.jpg?q=79&w=1920&h=685)
The Screen Hotel opened in Kyoto in February 2008, and is the first boutique hotel in the city. A member of the Design Hotels group, the 13 rooms at Screen have been individually conceptualized by Japanese and international designers, each in a unique style.
All rooms are spacious and fascinating, and the decor throughout the hotel echoes the contemporary style of the guest rooms. Rooms include REN cosmetics, flat-screen TVs, espresso machines, iPod docks, Bose DVD players and Jacuzzi bathtubs.
The lobby houses a small boutique store, selling designer items and local goods from Teramachi street, on which the hotel is located. Tea and sweets from generation-old Teramachi tea merchants are served in a traditional 'macha' tea ceremony in the lobby, by the hotel's gracious kimono-clad manager, Mika-san.
There is a roof terrace for relaxing, or evening cocktails, and a stylish French fusion restaurant. As part of the hotel's energy-saving eco-luxe concept a 'Candle Night' is hosted weekly in the lounge. Much of the furniture and decoration has been made using recycled or local materials.
The staff is very attentive, sometimes a little too much when the hotel is not at capacity perhaps, but the service is excellent nonetheless.
OUR OPINION:
A great and quite unique option in Japan where hotel chains reign, the Screen offers a very pleasant short stay in Kyoto. Some of the rooms can be quite dark but your specialist will always try to recommend a 'brighter' room where possible.
Speak to someone
who's been there
who's been there
Start planning your tailor-made trip by contacting one of our Japan specialists
- 617-223-4705
- Make an inquiry
Photos of Screen Hotel
Rooftop bar
Hotel Screen, Kyoto
Hotel Screen, Kyoto
Room 304 Tanaka
Hotel Screen, Kyoto
Roof terrace
Rooms
All of the 13 rooms are individually designed by local and foreign artists, each with their own take on contemporary art. Each has the usual up-to-date mod-cons with speaker docks, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines and humidifiers.
Semi-suite rooms range between 38-47 sq m and most are either full kingsize beds or hollywood twin bed set-ups. Suite rooms are bigger at between 52-67 sq m and often have separate bed and rest area.
Executive suite rooms number only two of the total rooms (72 and 78 sq m). The first, the Saito suite is designed by kimono designer, Jotaro Saito, and in keeping with his passion and the city's most famous market, this room comes complete with a Nishiki textile wall. The second, the Iga suite, is much more modernist in style with clean fresh white lines and polished materials used throughout.
Location
Sitting in the heart of Teramachi, or the area where most of Kyoto's shops and restaurants are, the Screen is well placed for exploration after a day of sightseeing temples.
Food and drink
The Bron Ronnery Restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, serves up a mix of local fresh ingredients with a twist of French culinary ideas. In the summer, the top terrace is open where you can enjoy fine wines, apéritifs and some light snacks in the Sho-ki Lounge.
Facilities and activities
One of the hotel's highlights is the Sky Lounge on the 5th floor with great views over the city. It's open for you to use during the day for a spot of relaxation or sunbathing, and decked out at night with candlelight.Tour ideas in Kyoto
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Screen Hotel as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
-
Dinner with Maiko performance ![A Maiko and a Geiko during the Geisha Night at the Gion Hatanaka]()
Dinner with Maiko performance
Dinner with Maiko performance
Maiko are trainee Geisha (Geiko in Kyoto dialect) who train for six years before becoming fully fledged Geisha. They learn skills such as dance, singing, instrument playing as well as how to entertain guests with conversation.
View details -
Geisha district walk ![Romon Gate, Fushimi Inari, Kyoto]()
Geisha district walk
Geisha district walk
Explore around the Gion district and other parts of Kyoto to help shed some light on the exclusive and mysterious world of the Geisha and other aspects of Japanese culture.
View details -
Kyoto cultural experience ![Kimono]()
Kyoto cultural experience
Kyoto cultural experience
Take the opportunity to learn more about a traditional Japanese pastime of your choice. These courses are instigated and run by the Women's Association of Kyoto and you will visit the home of one of the members.
View details
Kyoto and nearby places
- Nara 38 kilometers away
- Osaka 43 kilometers away
- Mount Koya 94 kilometers away
- Kinosaki Onsen 110 kilometers away
- Tottori 150 kilometers away
- Tokushima 154 kilometers away
- Shirakawago 174 kilometers away
- Naoshima 175 kilometers away
- Takamatsu 175 kilometers away
- Tsumago 178 kilometers away