Ace Hotel Kyoto

Ace Hotel Kyoto occupies part of ShinPuhKan, a red-brick building complex originally constructed in the mid-1920s as the Kyoto Central Telephone Office and later redeveloped into a retail, dining and hotel destination in central Nakagyo Ward. The setting gives the hotel a distinctive architectural identity unlike any other property in the city, combining the building's original Taisho-era brickwork and structure with the Ace Hotel brand's design-forward, creative-community approach seen in its other global locations. Rooms range from Standard and King categories to Tatami Suites that incorporate traditional Japanese elements within the brand's characteristic minimalist styling. The in-house restaurant, developed with input from a respected Kyoto chef, along with the lobby lounge and record library, function as gathering spaces for both hotel guests and the local creative community, extending the hotel's identity beyond typical overnight accommodation. Rooftop and courtyard areas make use of the historic building's original layout for outdoor space uncommon in this dense central neighborhood. There is no traditional spa or pool. Free WiFi covers the property. Service is casual but attentive, in keeping with the brand's culturally engaged approach, suiting design-conscious travelers who want a distinctive, centrally located stay woven into Kyoto's contemporary creative scene.