came to this hotel for a biz trip, very modern, very western. Except for the food they service and the polite staff, it's hard to believe I'm in Kyoto because the western style. Room is spacious, and view - to the west, is magnificent! You can see the Buddha head from the hill on your right side window. Try the buffet lunch on 17th floor, is delicious! Japanese people are super polite and respectful, this is probably the quietest buffet I have ever tried. Image I just came back from Vegas ;-) no one fights for food, people are patient. What makes this hotel special is also the location, in the middle of city center easy access with public transportation - walking distance to a long shopping street and the Nishiki fish market, a plenty of GOOd restaurants nearby. If I will come back to Kyoto, I will still stay with Okura.