Top 3 luxury hotels in Kyoto, Japan

Unlike Tokyo, which is awash in luxury hotels, Kyoto has a limited number of true luxury (international class) hotels. Fortunately, those that do exist are of a high standard and are very used to receiving international guests. So if you want a little comfort in Kyoto, have a look at the list below.

1.    Ritz-Carlton Kyoto

Address: Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0902 Japan

The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto had a “soft opening” in March 2014. This luxury hotel will be followed by the opening of the Four Seasons Kyoto in 2015. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto hotel sits serenely on the banks of the Kamogawa river, in a prime location with expansive views of the well-know Higashiyama mountains. Be considered as one of the most luxurious hotels in Kyoto, it is also close to the downtown districts of Kyoto, like Gion, Pontocho and Kawaramachi, and other convenient locations for both business and sightseeing.
Features & Amenities:

•    Daily housekeeping
•    Overnight shoe shine service
•    Evening turndown service
•    Honor bars
•    Complimentary newspapers upon request
•    Nespresso coffee machine and Nestle tea server
•    24 hour in room dining
•    47-50” LED TVs
•    Tivoli Audio
•    Blu-ray disc players
•    “Kyoto Shabon-ya” organic face soap and bath salts
•    600 fretted bed linen and featherbeds
•    Relaxing bathtub, rooftop rain-shower, double sinks
•     “Purple Water” bath amenities by Asprey of London
•    In-room safety box
•    18.5” LED mirror TVs at bathroom
•    Japanese “Imabari” robes and towels
•    Lighted makeup mirrors and hair dryers

2.    Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Address: 644-2 Sanjusangendo-mawari, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0941

The Hyatt Regency Kyoto is one if the best luxury hotels in Kyoto for tourists. It is a stylish design hotel situated in the historic and traditional area of Higashiyama Shichijo, within the heart of Kyoto, Japan. Just a few minutes away from JR Kyoto Train Station, Kyoto hotel features many spacious rooms and luxury suites which are suitable for leisure and business travellers alike.
Features & Amenities
•    189 spacious rooms & luxury suites
•    Luxury Hotel Amenities
•    Deep soaking Bathtubs
•    Multilingual Staff
•    Baby-sitting by Prior Arrangement
•    Touzan - Authentic Japanese Restaurant
•    Trattoria Sette Italian Restaurant
•    Japanese Garden
•    Touzan Bar – Cocktails, Liquor & Wine
•    Shopping in Kyoto
•    Ballroom for up to 530 guests
•    RIRAKU Spa Kyoto
•    Business Meeting & Conference Facilities
•    2 Junior Ballrooms
•    Fitness Centre

3.    Hotel Mume

Address: 261, Shinmonzen St., Umemoto-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan

An intimate boutique hotel on an attractive street in Gion, Mume might hit all the right notes. With less than about 20 minutes' stroll from Kawaramachi Railway Station, Hotel Mume hotel offers tourists and guest such a convenient base upon visiting Kyoto. Ideally, it is situated in a 10-minute walk of Gion-Shijo Train Station.

Hotel Mume is conveniently located for discovering Kyoto with the Yasaka Shrine within walking distance.
Features:
•    Bar / Lounge, Air Conditioned, Refrigerator, Hair Dryer, TV
•    Elevator / Lift, 24-Hour Reception
•    High-speed Internet is available at this hotel.
•    Check in from 3:00 PM
•    Check out prior to 12:00 PM

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