A courtyard waterfall murmurs and koto music gently glides through the air, creating an environment of total hospitality. "santeloi", kyoto's first urban health spa offers separate saunas, massage rooms, lounges and locker rooms for men and women as well as an 18x6.5m swimming pool and sunlamps.(0906nn).

the hotel is a white modern-looking building. it is surrounded by houses which actually hide part of the building.

all rooms are quite spacious and clean. they have a modern touch. bathrooms are quite spacious and are kept in excellant condition.

there are 7 restaurants and bars in the hotel. guests are suggested to try the japanese restaurant, 'unkai' which serves traditional food from kyoto.

the lobby is large with a large check-in counter. there is a coffee lounge connected to the lounge. there are two sets of staircases. one staircase leads to restaurants on a lower floor, and then a second set leads to banquet rooms on the second floor.

this hotel is located a 10-minute car ride from kyoto station. the hotel can also be accessed by subway. it is located right next to nijo castle. guests who have rooms facing the castle will enjoy the lit up night view of the castle.