High CP Value New Hotel Near Kyoto Station: Ala Hotel Kyoto

Ala Hotel Kyoto is a very modern hotel that opened in 2022. It is about a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station. The design combines modern style with Japanese Zen, creating a comfortable and spacious environment with a unique and elegant atmosphere. The hotel is larger than expected, with about 50 rooms on each floor, totaling ten floors. Half of the tenth floor is a hot spring bathhouse, and there is a restaurant and gym on the second floor. Each floor also features a dry landscape garden. The hot spring is named "Natural Hot Spring Mikou no Yu," a beautiful name for a large pool. Both the men's and women's baths have indoor and outdoor sections, and you can catch a glimpse of the Kyoto Tower from certain angles through gaps in a louvered wall. After soaking, your skin feels smooth, and there is a large landscaped rest area where you can watch sports games. Overall, the quality of the bathing experience is good, not on the same level as a business hotel. The lobby of Ala hotel is an elongated L-shape, with wall reliefs of waves and LED-lit waterfall landscapes. The lounge area is specially partitioned off, adopting a modern classical style. To be honest, the entire first-floor corridor is very spacious but somewhat underutilized. However, this also creates a comfortable and spacious atmosphere. As for the price, if you book three months in advance and choose a non-refundable option, a standard double room without breakfast is $2000 per night. If you choose a room with a view of Kyoto Tower, it's only $4000, which is a great deal. The rooms are about 6-7 ping in size, with a square layout, equipped with a double sofa and a large bathtub. What's special is the bathroom, which has the bathtub, washbasin, and toilet divided into three separate spaces. Usually, only five-star hotels with more than 10 ping have such a design. You can enjoy the view outside while soaking in the tub without the need for curtains! Ala hotel's overall accommodation space and environmental quality are highly recommended. There is a barbecue restaurant right across the street, and the price is very reasonable if you book early. Even on weekends, you might be able to book at the weekday price of $2000. So I booked two more nights, and now the price has doubled to $4000!