The GrandWest Arashiyama
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.54 out of 5 (135 reviews). This 10-room suite hotel, which opened in 2017, sits in Arashiyama a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station. Families praise the elegant layouts, with every room 53 sq m or more and room to settle in comfortably even for parties of 4 or more. Guests also single out the concierge-like hospitality and the breakfast plate at kyocafe chacha, a much-talked-about Arashiyama café. It makes a convenient base for exploring Arashiyama as well.
Kids Facilities
Japanese-Western Standard Family Room
Japanese-Western Standard Family Room
A 52 sq m Japanese-Western room with two single beds plus a tatami space. Lay out futons on the tatami and it sleeps up to 5, making it a good choice for families with young children. The beds use GELTEX mattresses from the German maker Schlaraffia.
Kids' tent on the rooftop terrace
Kids' tent on the rooftop terrace
The rooftop terrace has a free-use space built around a proper tent, which is especially popular with children. The rooftop is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and you can eat, drink or nap surrounded by plenty of soft cushions.
Children's items available to borrow
Children's items available to borrow
Guest rooms are stocked with children's items such as a diaper pail, toys and a Bumbo seat. Kids' tents, diapers (pants type and tape type) and bicycles with a rear-mounted child seat are also available to borrow.
- •Some of these items carry a fee, and numbers are limited, so reserving in advance is recommended.
Breakfast at kyocafe chacha
Breakfast at kyocafe chacha
A prix fixe breakfast is served at kyocafe chacha, the café attached to the hotel, with a choice of handmade waffles or bread from Shinshindo, a long-established Kyoto bakery. Children ages 6 and over are served the adult breakfast, and guests with a milk, egg or wheat allergy can switch to rice.
- •Allergy arrangements require notice by 3 days before the stay.
- •Without advance notice, the change to rice may not be possible.
Summer nagashi somen
Summer nagashi somen
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
Nagashi somen (flowing noodles) is held in summer, free and open to everyone. It is a seasonal event that takes the edge off the summer heat, and children can join in, so the whole family can enjoy it together.
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Overview
The GrandWest Arashiyama is a 10-room hotel in Arashiyama where every room is a generous 53 sq m or more. The Japanese-Western Standard Family Room has a tatami space where futons can be laid out, sleeping up to 5 guests, and children can stay by co-sleeping from age 0. Children's items such as a diaper pail and a Bumbo seat are available to borrow, and the rooftop has a tent space that is a hit with kids. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station, but there is no elevator, so getting around means using the stairs.
Rooms
All 10 rooms, across 4 types, are a spacious 53 sq m or more. The Japanese-Western Standard Family Room is 52 sq m, with two single beds plus a tatami space; lay out futons there and it sleeps up to 5. The Superior Family Room is also 52 sq m, with three single beds and one double bed, and sleeps up to 5. The Junior Suite and Dining Suite are 63 sq m, with two king beds and a mini kitchen, and sleep up to 4. The beds use GELTEX mattresses from the German maker Schlaraffia, which families with children speak well of. The washroom is roomy enough for two adults to get ready at once, so you can brush your teeth alongside your child in the morning.
Dining
Breakfast is served prix fixe at kyocafe chacha, the café attached to the hotel, with a choice of handmade waffles or bread from Shinshindo, a long-established Kyoto bakery. Children ages 6 and over are served the adult breakfast. Guests with a milk, egg or wheat allergy who cannot eat the waffle or bread main can switch to rice, but the hotel must be notified by 3 days before the stay; without advance notice, the change may not be possible.
Baths
Guest rooms have a deep, roomy bathtub. It is not an onsen, but a 6-minute walk away is Fufu no Yu, the only public onsen bathhouse in Arashiyama, where you can enjoy an open-air bath and a sauna. Shampoo and body soap are provided, so you can walk over in a yukata carrying nothing but a towel.
Family-Friendly Features
Children can stay by co-sleeping from age 0, using futon bedding or a king-size bed. If a child under elementary school age will use their own bedding rather than co-sleeping, an extra futon can be added at the child rate. Guest rooms are stocked with children's items such as a diaper pail, toys and a Bumbo seat. Kids' tents, diapers (pants type and tape type) and bicycles with a rear-mounted child seat are also available to borrow; some carry a fee and numbers are limited, so booking ahead is recommended. The rooftop terrace has a free-use space with a proper tent, which is especially popular with children. The rooftop is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and guests can eat and drink, do yoga or take a nap there. In summer the hotel holds nagashi somen (flowing noodles), free and open to everyone. There is no elevator in the building and the front desk is on the second floor, so you will need to go up and down stairs, but staff can help carry luggage and store strollers.
Access
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station. Free parking for 4 cars is available to staying guests on a first-come, first-served basis, a 4-minute walk from the hotel; when it is full, you will need to use pay parking in the neighborhood.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 48 Arashiyama Kamikaidocho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 616-0016 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station. |
| trainNearest station | Arashiyama Station (Hankyu) |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking for 4 cars on a first-come, first-served basis, a 4-minute walk from the hotel. When it is full, there is pay parking nearby. |
| callPhone | +81-75-863-1010 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.grandwest.kyoto/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is The GrandWest Arashiyama best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at The GrandWest Arashiyama?
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Parking: Free parking for 4 cars on a first-come, first-served basis, a 4-minute walk from the hotel. When it is full, there is pay parking nearby.
How do you get to The GrandWest Arashiyama?
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About a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station.
Can we borrow items for our children?
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Bulky children's items are available to borrow from the hotel, and kids' tents (1,500 yen) and diapers in both pants and tape types are also provided.
Can we rent a bicycle with a child seat?
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Yes. Bicycles for getting around Arashiyama are available to borrow, and bicycles with a child seat are provided too, so parents and children can enjoy cycling together.
How do co-sleeping and children's rates work?
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Children can stay by co-sleeping from age 0, using futon bedding or a king-size bed. If a child under elementary school age will use their own bedding, a futon can be added at the child rate.
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