[The Hotel Seiryu Shimizu Kyoto] Enjoy the taste of a well-established bistro in Paris for over 100 years in Kyoto

2020.08.18

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Shimizu is an accommodation plan under the supervision of Ducas Paris, established by Alain Ducasse located in a separate building on the hotel site, to secure a seat by the window with a view of Benoit Kyoto on August 15, 2020 ( Sold from (Sat).

With this plan, you can enjoy the taste of a long-established bistro in Paris while enjoying the scenery and heritage (heritage) architecture unique to Kyoto, such as the Hokanji Yasaka Tower and the illuminated hotel exterior. The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Shimizu and Benowa Kyoto provide services that accommodate new lifestyles, and provide customers with peace of mind in their hotel stays.

Period: Saturday, August 15, 2020~
Room: Twin room or king room of each grade
Check-in 3:00 PM Check-out 12:00 NOON.
Contents: Half board
Breakfast-Kyo no Kyoiku Breakfast-
Dinner Dinner at Benoit Kyoto (with a toast aperitif)
Guaranteed seating by the window where you can enjoy the appearance of Yasaka Tower and the Heritage Hotel
Guest lounge Free during the stay (7:30A.M.~10:00P.M.)
Price: 1 room for 2 people 1 room from ¥92,358
*A separate accommodation tax will be charged for 2 rooms each day.

Benoit Kyoto

Business hours 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. (L.O. 8:30 P.M.) *Please come to the store by 8:30 P.M.

Recommended by Antony Chef Full course of carefully selected ingredients
・Toast aperitif (non-alcoholic drinks available)
・Amuse / Appetizer / Fish dish / Meat dish / Avan Dessert / Dessert / Coffee / Minardies
*Subject to change depending on the season and ingredients

We assure you the window seats where you can enjoy the view of the Heritage Hotel over the Hokanji Yasaka Tower and the courtyard.

Benoit is a well-established bistro that opened in Paris in 1912 and has been in operation for over 100 years, and has been loved by customers in Paris as a warm and comfortable restaurant. Since 2005, Ducas Paris, which operates Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, has taken over and introduced a new style to traditional stores, while spreading its spirit to Tokyo and New York.

Benoit Kyoto was born as a warm and authentic Parisian bistro as a meeting place for Japanese-French culture with contemporary and Japanese architecture. A black wall of traditional French Boisley surrounds the kitchen, imposing an entrance and a counter leading to the dining room. Alan Ducasse will also decorate the wall with antique posters of his own choosing. Dining furniture, counters and bar counters also use antiques selected by the flea market in France.

In addition, Karl Hansen’s chairs create a contemporary atmosphere. You can also see the Yasaka Tower, which is a symbol of the Higashiyama area, from Benoit Kyoto, which stands on the hotel grounds with a panoramic view of Kyoto city.

◆Contact
Reservation Section TEL: 075-532-1130 (Reception hours 9:30A.M.-6:00P.M.)

From Moto-Shimizu Elementary School to Heritage Hotel


*A video of the hotel stay image can be viewed.

It was founded in 1869 as “Shimogyo 27th Program Elementary School”, and ended in 141 years in 2010.
Later, in the former Shimizu Elementary School site utilization plan, the historic building was preserved and utilized, and it was renovated to the current hotel. It has been reborn as “The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu” with the concept of “making memories and connecting to the future.”

The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Shimizu's efforts to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections

■ Strengthening of employee hygiene system
Before starting work, we will thoroughly guide you through temperature measurements, hand washing/gargling, and disinfection, and wear a mask.
In addition, we will distribute portable antiseptic solutions to all employees and strengthen education on hygiene management to protect the health of each individual and strive to provide hospitality to customers.

■Customer health confirmation
・All guests visiting the hotel
When you enter the hotel, we ask that you cooperate with disinfecting your hands, measuring the temperature, and wearing a mask.

・Guests staying
Please fill out the “self-check sheet” at check-in.

・Customers using the restaurant
When you enter the restaurant, we ask that you cooperate with the disinfection of your fingers.

■Promotion of cleaning and disinfection
We thoroughly sterilize parts that are frequently touched by an unspecified number of people, such as restaurants and guest room equipment.

・Installation of disinfectant
Disinfectant solution will be provided for all tables in the hall, including the entrance.

・Thoroughly sanitize the restaurant seats
The restaurant cleans and disinfects tables, sofas, chairs, and fixtures every time a customer is replaced.

・Introduction of “Safety seal”
“Safety seal” is affixed to the doors of rooms that have undergone thorough cleaning and disinfection, so that they can be used in rooms after cleaning and disinfection.
We will make it clear that there are no people in the room so that you can enter the room with peace of mind.

■ Thorough measures to prevent splashes
・Installation of splash prevention screen
Acrylic screens, etc. should be installed in areas such as the front desk and restaurant cashiers that come into contact with customers.
We will install it.

・Securing social distance
We will keep at least 1 meter between restaurant tables.

Access

[Taxi] About 10 minutes from Kyoto Station
[City bus] About 15 minutes from Kyoto Station, get off at “Kiyosu” bus stop, about 5 minutes, get off at “Gojozaka” bus stop, about 10 minutes on foot
[Keihan train] Get off at “Shimizu Gojo” station, about 20 minutes on foot
[Car] 15 minutes from Kyoto Minami IC on Meishin Expressway
About 15 minutes from the Kamogawa Nishi IC on the Hanshin Expressway
*There is no parking lot at the hotel.

[Access from the hotel to surrounding facilities]
Kiyomizu Temple 8 minutes walk, Saningzaka 3 minutes walk
13 minutes walk from Yasaka Shrine, 13 minutes walk from Kenninji Temple

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