It’s hard to actually find peerless hotel experiences these days—everyone claims to have a classy restaurant, top-notch amenities, and attentive service. Yes, the Granvia Hotel in Kyoto a short walk from Kyoto Station and 3 km from the renowned Kiyomizu-dera temple, may actually over-deliver on those points. Superlative rooms, 500+ in number, offer free Wi-Fi, complementary water bottle, locker, hair dryer, flat-screen TV and sitting areas, and some rooms have additional living space. Indulge in a spacious shower and a host of toiletries. Don’t walk out of the hotel for breakfast, lunch or dinner; your package includes scrumptious Continental and Japanese breakfast and there are 9 restaurants and 3 bars offers refined delicacies. There’s also an indoor pool, a gym, a hot tub and a sauna. Non-smoking floors and rooms for the physically challenged are also available on advance request.