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Hyatt Regency KyotovsThe Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Hyatt Regency Kyoto scores slightly higher than The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. Hyatt Regency Kyoto comes in at #1 in Kyoto with approval from 13 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
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644-2 Sanjusangendo-mawari, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0941
From $195/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This March 2006 addition to Kyoto's hotel scene raised the bar (and a few eyebrows) with its stunning public spaces and guest rooms fashioned by the trendy Tokyo-based firm SuperPotato."
Travel + Leisure "Super Potato is one of the designers behind the 189-room hotel with traditional flourishes—kimono fabric headboards; washi paper lampshades—in the Higashiyama Shichijo district. ." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler77.8
"Japan’s most historically and culturally significant city has never had the sort of upscale Western-style hotel it deserves." Full review
Time Out "Readers of Conde Nast Traveller voted the Hyatt Regency the best hotel in Kyoto (and Japan’s second best), and it’s very easy to see why: the gorgeous interior." Full review
Star Service "This gem of a boutique-hotel offers respite as soon as guests enter the towering bamboo forest at its entrance and continues inside with a stunning interior created by Super Potato." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Located in historic Higashiyama Shichijo and a seven-minute drive to Kyoto Station, the Hyatt Regency Kyoto is a 189-room luxury hotel with minimalistic decor inspired by traditional Japanese design." Full review
Jetsetter "Kyoto’s top Western-style hotel deftly integrates touches of Japan’s ancient capital with thoroughly modern comforts." Full review
Fodor's "The central location and friendly staff make the Hyatt Regency the city's best luxury hotel." Full review
Gayot "Japanese style influences and Hyatt hospitality traditions create a serene escape in historic Kyoto."
Wallpaper "Given it’s usually the Park Hyatt properties that are better known for their luxury design-led offerings within the Hyatt Hotels brand, Kyoto’s Hyatt Regency comes as a pleasant surprise." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Frommer's Star Service Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet Wallpaper Fodor's
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Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-0902, Japan
From $717/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Its downtown location right beside the Kamo River complete with a small landscape garden, is the best feature of this 40-year-old property." Full review
Star Service "While not in the heart of town, this new property, based on a Japanese genji novel, sits on the banks of the Kanogawa River overlooking the Higashiyama Sanju Roppo mountains." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Opened in late 2014." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The brand-new Ritz-Carlton is an oasis of luxury that commands perhaps the finest views of any hotel in the city." Full review
Wallpaper "One of the most beautiful cities in the country, best-known for its architecture, history, ancient temples and peaceful zen gardens, Kyoto is top of the list for anyone visiting Japan." Full review
Fodor's "Along the scenic Kamo River with views of the Eastern Mountains, the Ritz-Carlton provides world-class luxury in a Japanese milieu." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Inspired by the concept of a ‘luxury ryokan’ (a traditional Japanese inn), this hotel is likely to attract Western visitors who want a taste of cultural Kyoto without having to sleep on a futon on the floor." Full review
Jetsetter "Streamlined modern gem in the heart of the Imperial City, with authentic Japanese dining and a truly Zen spa." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Elegant hotel conveniently located on the banks of the Kamogawa River, within walking distance of the Imperial Palace and the Gion geisha district." Full review
Michelin Guide "This low-rise luxury hotel near the Kamogawa River blends in with the beauty of the ancient city." Full review
