UMEKOJI POTEL KYOTO, Kyoto – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Features
Umekoji Potel Kyoto offers 144 individually furnished rooms with air conditioning, free WiFi, and safes. Room types include Japanese-style spaces with Kitayama cedar beds, Western-style rooms facing Umekoji Park, and themed rooms showcasing Kyoto craftsmanship like Tango Chirimen dyeing and bamboo decor. Some rooms feature terraces with park views, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. Shared bathrooms include rainfall showers, Diptyque toiletries, and heated floors.
Dining & Cafe
The on-site restaurant serves charcoal-grilled meat and vegetable dishes in an open kitchen setting. Potel's Cafe offers coffee, tea, and terrine, with takeout options for Umekoji Park. Breakfast is available from 7:00-10:00, lunch from 11:30-15:00, and dinner from 17:30-21:00. A self-service drink station on the second floor includes draft beer, cold-brew tea, and original blend coffee.
Facilities & Activities
The hotel features a public bath (PoteYu), fermentation factory showcasing sake production, and themed spaces for books, records, and boardgames. The 'Awai no ma' area includes a tree-surrounded relaxation space (Moku) on the 5th floor. Guests can explore Kyoto bamboo crafts, foil stamping techniques, and participate in food waste reduction initiatives.
Location & Transport
Located next to Kyoto Aquarium along Umekoji Park, the hotel is 300m from Kyoto Railway Museum. JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station is a 5-minute walk, with direct trains to Kyoto Station (20 min walk). Bus routes 205, 206, and 208 stop at Nanajo Omiya (5 min walk). Kansai Airport is 75 minutes via Haruka Express.
Sustainability & Services
Water stations replace plastic bottles, with refillable pitchers in rooms. Room cleaning during consecutive stays is optional to reduce detergent use. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage. Public bath access includes shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. Safety features include smoke detectors, first aid kits, and window guards.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Table tennis
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Dinner
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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