The Screen

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Relax on the rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and umbrellas, taking in the city view.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and bench.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, seating area, and staircase leading to an upper level.
Dine in style with elegant table settings and modern artwork.
Relax in this stylish living space with a sofa, coffee table, and flat-screen TV.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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640-1 Shimogoryomae-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0995
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Nijō Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪47 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Designer's Suite - Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Designers Semi Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Designer's Executive Suite - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 72.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

Design Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Screen

Riverfront hotel with rooftop terrace and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a business centre.
The Screen offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Fridges, espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and free newspapers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Screen. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kawaramachi Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Imperial Palace and Teramachi Street
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Screen.

This 4-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
BRON RONNERY – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
SHOKI – This restaurant only serves dinner.
Sun-sun – This café serves lunch and dinner.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 3,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • BRON RONNERY
  • SHOKI
  • Sun-sun

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1980
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Hulu
  • IPod dock
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 9000.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for JPY 3000.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately JPY 3000 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 3000.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 9000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

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The Screen Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 297 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sajani, Norcross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful boutique hotel. Very unique rooms, love the decor. Really felt authentic Japanese with modern flare. Loved the amenities, the breakfast was amazing and the staff is very attentive. A bit of a walk from the closest train station but overall I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very late funky rooms. Close to public transport, restaurants and 7/11 type places. Staff were professional and so helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in Kyoto

The Screen is a small boutique hotel with each room with a different design/theme. Great welcome at check-in by staff & was shown around the hotel with amenities explained & also shown to room. Welcome drink provided. The Screen is very plush & situated in a quiet area of Kyoto. The room was large with king bed, lounge, bath, shower. Tea & coffee making facilities in room or in central area near reception. Had an 6 night stay at The Screen with Kyoto my base for daily sightseeing. Access to public transport , bus or train/subway , is walkable. There are a number of dining options in the area. The Screen has its own restaurant & cafe. Ate at the restaurant one night , the food was delicious & the service was top rate. The staff at The Screen were friendly & professional. Would recommend The Screen for a stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing boutique hotel with excellent service and very friendly staff. Conveniently located to the palace and old town. All with walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir, Isleworth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic hotel with 13 gorgeous rooms and a delectable restaurant. It’s opposite the imperial palace but the subway/metro is a bit of a walk. Having said that it was a short walk to ippudo and the buses to other places I was keen on like philosophers walk etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I ever return to Kyoto I am staying there again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful modern hotel in Kyoto

We had a great experience at the Screen. We were traveling with friends, and each of our rooms had a very unique design. Each had a large jacuzzi bath. The front desk was quite helpful, especially with restaurant reservations. The Japanese breakfast was delicious and well-portioned. Clearly the hotel is a wedding venue, as there was chapel seating on the top floor and a large rooftop deck for a reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Abhijeet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms and amazing breakfast included. Very friendly staff. Room was clean but could have been cleaner
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very thoughtful and accommodating . Room was very large for Kyoto and and very comfortable ! I have stayed there before and would go back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday treat.

とっても良かったです。ルームサ−ビスでは主人のわがままにも即座に対応して頂けました。感謝です。一つだけ言うなら、部屋のエアコンの温度調節があんまりできないので少し不便でした。
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jekaterina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay in the Screen. The room was great with wonderful design. Very attentive staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael, Palo Alto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist Mako was excellent- everyone was friendly and helpful. Felt like home!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at the Screen. The hotel was a short walk to Nishiki Market but on a nice quiet street away from the busy area. The room was very large and well designed. The best part of our stay was the hotel staff that were very kind and went out of their way to make sure that we enjoyed our stay. We would definitely return to the Screen for any future trips to Kyoto.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room design. Our room was music themed, and had venyl records and a record player. The hotel was very clean and the staff was very friendly. It was a great value.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed in February 2025. The Screen is a unique boutique hotel situated in a quieter part of Kyoto but still within walking distance to attractions like Gion. There are also some great restaurants and cafes nearby. From what I understand, the hotel offers 13 rooms, each designed by a different designer. I was in the orange room, which was super spacious with room for a king bed, a separate lounge/living area (complete with orange leather couch), full wall vanity and desk area, a full closet and bathroom. Despite the spaciousness, I found a couple things to be unusual within the room itself - firstly, I don't believe there was a built in ventilation fan in the bathroom and the staff asked me to use the dehumidifier unit supplied in the bathroom. Odd for a modern hotel but it wasn't a big deal. There was also what I perceived to be an odd electrical anomaly (or a ghost, if you prefer ;)) but the vanity light would flicker now and then for the briefest moment at random times. I also noticed that some of the surfaces in the room could use a little bit of a refresh with chipped paint and wallpaper starting to peel. Other than that, my stay was pleasant and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I left my watch behind as well and they notified me immediately. They also arranged to have it delivered to my next hotel. Overall, The Screen is a fine place to stay, with very helpful staff and plenty of space, which is a nice departure from more cramped accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Service and Beautiful Stay!

From beginning to end we received the best service. Everyone at The Screen were extremely accommodating and helpful! The room was huge and Japanese style. Perfect for any kind of visit. Would definitely recommend and will stay here again if travels bring us back to Kyoto!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly cordial; extremely accommodating in all aspects.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can wait to be back. The Screen is a must when staying in Kyoto. Spacious and the staff is great. Best deal in Kyoto and I’ve stayed in Kyoto many times at different locations, by far the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024