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Ace Hotel Kyoto

Design Lifestyle Hotel with Full Dog Program, Up to 2 Dogs Welcome at Karasuma Oike

Karasuma, Kyoto

Kyoto's most design-forward dog-friendly hotel, directly connected to Karasuma Oike Station. Up to 2 dogs per room (under 15kg) with a full in-room kit — cage, bed, bowls, deodorizing spray, and air purifier — plus dog treats at the front desk and dogs welcome at Stumptown coffee.

Condition details

Pet policy: Up to 2 dogs per room, under 15kg each. A pet waiver must be signed at check-in. Rabies vaccination certificate (issued within the past year) required at check-in. Dogs cannot be left unattended in the room without a cage; guests must return within 2 hours if leaving the dog alone. No cats. In-room pet amenities provided: cage, dog bed, food and water bowls, toilet supplies, deodorizing spray, disinfectant wet wipes, humidifying air purifier, and pet hair remover. Dogs are welcome at the Stumptown Coffee Roasters and the rooftop bar during lunchtime. Pet fee: approximately ¥14,300/night per pet (confirm exact fee at booking — see caution notes). For larger or non-standard pets, contact Ace Hotel Kyoto directly.

Key highlights

Up to 2 dogs per room (under 15kg) with full in-room pet amenity kit | Dog treats at front desk — dogs welcome at Stumptown coffee and rooftop bar at lunchtime | Deep soaking bathtub and rainfall shower in every room — all bathing private | Directly connected to Karasuma Oike Station (Karasuma and Tozai Lines) | Free luggage storage before check-in | 4 dining/drinking options including rooftop bar and Stumptown Coffee | Pet fee approximately ¥14,300/night per pet

Best for

Dog-owning travelers who want Kyoto's best design hotel experience — the Ace Hotel dog program is genuinely culture-forward, with an in-room kit, dog treats at reception, and dogs welcomed at the coffee bar and rooftop terrace.

Access

Directly connected to Karasuma Oike Station South entrance (Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line and Tozai Line). 10-minute walk to Nishiki Market. Walking distance to Pontocho Alley, Fushimi Inari access (by subway). 10 minutes by car from Kyoto Station (Shinkansen). 90-120 minutes from Kansai International Airport. No parking on-site — staff can direct to nearby options.

Luggage

Free luggage storage at the front desk before check-in. Front desk can assist with luggage delivery services to/from the hotel. Bike (Tokyo Bike) rental also available first-come-first-served for luggage-free city exploration.

Kitchen

No in-room kitchen. Refrigerator in all rooms. Multiple dining options: Kōsa (all-day restaurant, breakfast/lunch/dinner), Mr. Maurice's Italian (3F), Mr. Maurice's Rooftop Bar (panoramic views, craft cocktails), PIOPIKO (Bar & Taco Lounge), and Stumptown Coffee Roasters.

Bath

Every room has a private deep soaking bathtub and separate rainfall shower — all bathing fully private. No communal bath, onsen, or shared bathing exists at this property. In-room bathtubs are entirely private — no restrictions of any kind apply.

English support

Ace Hotel is an American design hotel brand with English as its primary communication language. Full English official website at acehotel.com/kyoto with English FAQ. Staff praised in guest reviews for helpfulness and English proficiency. 24-hour front desk. Booking available in English on official site and all major OTAs.

Rules

Dogs only (no cats). Under 15kg, up to 2 per room. Rabies vaccination certificate required. Pet waiver signed at check-in. Dogs may be left alone in a cage max 2 hours. Non-smoking (¥37,290 penalty for violations). Damage deposit ¥15,000 at check-in (refunded at check-out). Check-in from 3:00 PM, check-out by noon. No parking on-site.

Good to know

Pet fee discrepancy: the official local FAQ states ¥11,000/night, while the Ace Hotel chain-wide pet page, BringFido, Booking.com, and IKYU all cite ¥14,300/night. The higher figure (¥14,300) is more likely current — confirm the exact fee when booking. A damage deposit of ¥15,000 is collected at check-in and refunded at check-out. Dogs cannot be left alone without a cage, and guests must return within 2 hours. For dogs over 15kg or non-dog pets, contact Ace Hotel Kyoto directly to check — the FAQ says they will try to accommodate. No parking on-site — plan to arrive by train or arrange nearby parking in advance.

Verified notes

Pet policy (dogs under 15kg, up to 2/room, waiver required) confirmed on official acehotel.com/kyoto/frequently-asked-questions. In-room pet amenity kit (cage, bed, bowls, deodorizing spray, air purifier, wet wipes, hair remover) confirmed IKYU official plan. Rabies vaccination requirement confirmed Booking.com and IKYU. No cats confirmed BringFido. Dogs welcome at Stumptown and rooftop bar (lunchtime) confirmed IKYU. Deep soaking bathtub + rainfall shower in all rooms confirmed BringFido. No communal bath confirmed. Station connection (Karasuma Oike) confirmed official FAQ. Free luggage storage confirmed official FAQ. Non-smoking policy with ¥37,290 fee confirmed official FAQ.

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