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Our top choices for Kyoto 5-star hotels

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.
A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

1. Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Aviv
€203
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Hilton Kyoto
A couple standing on a bridge over a pond with lush greenery and buildings in the background.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck extending over a pond, featuring tatami mats and wooden furniture.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck overlooking a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.
A pool area with tiled walls and a heart-shaped decoration.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
Canada
Jagjeet Singh
€915
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
A modern building with a wooden entrance, a garden with rocks and greenery, and a patterned floor.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a bench, and a wooden cabinet.
A pathway leading to a building entrance with a wooden ceiling and stone walls.
A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a curved ceiling design.

3. Dusit Thani Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
Japan
SHINICHI
€279
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Dusit Thani Kyoto
A buffet with various food items and dishes displayed on shelves and counters.
A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a garden. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

4. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Thomas
€220
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path and lanterns.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.
A dining area with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.
A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a landscaped garden with gravel paths and green grass.

5. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Gerardo
€286
3 Sept - 4 Sept
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.
A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, framed by stone pillars, and a sign above the door.
A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

6. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
Central Kyoto
United States
Stephen or Michele
€818
2 Sept - 3 Sept
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
A spacious, modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, large windows, and a view of a garden.
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone path, rocks, and a person holding a red fan.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large dining table, and a view of the garden through glass doors.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, trees, and a stone pathway.

7. Six Senses Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Shirley
€686
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Six Senses Kyoto
A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.
A modern indoor pool with a glass bottom, stone walls, and lounge chairs along the side.
A hallway with a sign reading "LA LOCANDA" leading to a well-lit interior space.

8. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Akeem
€887
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
An aerial view of a residential area with traditional architecture, surrounded by dense forest and hills.
A wooden pavilion with a tiled floor, surrounded by a pond and a stone wall.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a garden and outdoor seating area.

9. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Raul
€888
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.
A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.
A reception area with a wooden panel and a logo, a polished floor, and a view of the sea.
A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

10. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Gion
United States
Enkeleda
€765
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.
A modern room with a large window, a round table, a sofa, and a bed.
A modern house with a large open patio, a dining area, and a kitchen with a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a cityscape including a pagoda.

11. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Marcelo
€1,363
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Park Hyatt Kyoto
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone lantern, and a well-maintained garden with gravel paths and a small pond.
A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and a pagoda-style building.
A spacious room with a view of a lake, wooden beams, and a traditional Japanese-style ceiling light.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a thatched roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of a lake with boats.

12. Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Arashiyama
United States
Helen
€613
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A traditional Japanese-style interior with a central bonsai tree, wooden beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a bed, and a mirror reflecting the room.
A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.

13. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Kita Ward
Australia
BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD
€672
8 Sept - 9 Sept
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
A traditional building with a curved roof, a water feature in front, and a view of the interior through a large window.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, sliding shoji doors, and a central tatami mat bed.
A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, and sliding shoji screens.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of traditional architecture.

14. Capella Kyoto

Capella Kyoto
Gion
€1,023
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Capella Kyoto
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.
A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.
A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.
A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.

15. Hotel Chourakukan

Hotel Chourakukan
Gion
United States
Philip
€448
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Hotel Chourakukan
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.

16. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamo Residences by Reflections
Central Kyoto
United States
Marc
€535
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Kamo Residences by Reflections
A traditional Japanese house with a wooden door, a small window with vertical bars, and a mailbox.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a large window with paper patterns.
A hallway with a wooden door and a wall-mounted panel.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

17. Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly

Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
Nakagyo Ward
United States
Robert
€221
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Kyoto?
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa and Park Hyatt Kyoto are some of the top 5-star hotels in Kyoto, based on our customer reviews. These swanky hotels rate highly for things such as their location, amenities and service standards. Choose your favourite and experience all the luxury trimmings.
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What makes a hotel 5 stars in Kyoto?
From fine dining restaurants and 24/7 fitness centres to pools and the finest bedding, the 5-star experience in Kyoto is all about indulgence and comfort. But it calls for more than just top-notch amenities to earn a 5-star rating. Accommodation also have to deliver superior guest-centric services like massage treatments, laundry and dry cleaning and room service any time day or night.

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