Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select

4-star music-themed hotel in central Kyoto with free drink tokens and public baths

Amenities

Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select offers spacious public baths and a hot tub, a facility not commonly found in city hotels. Guests receive one token per person per night for a free drink at the bar, which features a vinyl record collection. The hotel also provides coin-operated laundry machines and secure luggage storage, making longer stays convenient.

Rooms

The air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle with green tea bags. Some rooms include a separate shower booth, and all offer slippers and a hairdryer. The king-size beds are wider than average and comfortable, as noted by guests.

Location

The hotel is a five-minute walk from Kawaramachi Train Station and a ten-minute walk from Shijo Station. It sits opposite Nishiki Market, giving guests direct access to Kyoto's famous food hub and shopping street. Cultural sites like Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle are within a short train or taxi ride.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves a breakfast buffet, with a nutritionist-designed menu offering a well-balanced meal. Guests also receive complimentary rice soaked in green tea, a traditional Japanese treat. The lounge bar provides free drink tokens and a selection of wine, beer, or sake.

Entertainment & Theme

The hotel's decor and ambiance are inspired by composer Johann Sebastian Bach, with music playing in public areas. A lounge features a collection of vinyl records and listening stations where guests can enjoy private music sessions. The bar area is a social space where guests can use their drink tokens and interact with others.

• Location: Opposite Nishiki Market, 5 min walk from Kawaramachi Station
• Rooms: King-size beds, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles
• Dining: Breakfast buffet, complimentary rice with green tea, free drink tokens
• Wellness: Public baths and hot tub
• Theme: Bach-inspired music theme with vinyl records