Kyoto, Honshu, Japan

With its opulently furnished rooms and grand lobby area, the red-brick, multi-storey Century has the look and feel of an international five star – only at midscale prices. Rooms range from business-oriented singles to more spacious suites with their own little bamboo-studded rock gardens. There are five fine dining options, and plenty of restaurants on your doorstep. Located a short stroll from Kyoto’s main railway station, the hotel is perfectly placed if you’re travelling by train and is thus a popular option among TransIndus clients on tailored private tours. It underwent a major refurbishment in the spring of 2016 and offers superb value.