The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Experience the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Kyoto, offering spacious rooms, an indoor pool, fitness center, and exquisite dining, all nestled by the picturesque Kamogawa River.
Opened in February 2014, The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto provides exceptional service and some of Kyoto's most spacious guestrooms. During your stay, enjoy complimentary access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness center. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
The hotel is ideally situated along the Kamogawa River, offering iconic Kyoto views. Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station is a mere 3-minute walk away, and JR Kyoto Station is a 10-minute subway ride. The World Heritage site of Nijo-jo Castle is also just a 3-minute subway ride from the hotel.
Each room blends traditional Kyoto aesthetics with sophisticated elegance, featuring a large flat-screen TV, a Blu-ray player, and a Nespresso coffee maker. The en suite bathroom includes a refreshing rain shower, a relaxing bath tub, and a mini LED TV.
For your well-being, the hotel offers massage treatments at the spa and a 24-hour gym for workouts. A 24-hour front desk and concierge services are available, as is a 24-hour business center.
Dining options include La Locanda restaurant, serving vibrant Italian dishes made with carefully selected international ingredients. Mizuki restaurant offers delicately prepared Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals and sushi. For a sweet treat, visit Pierre Hermé Paris for delicious French sweets, including macaroons.
Spa facilities at this hotel
Indoor swimming pool Free!
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
Wellness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Guest reviews· 9.0/10 (50)
Guests consistently laud The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto as a truly exceptional and memorable destination, with many expressing an eagerness to return. The hotel's inherent beauty and the overall experience are frequently highlighted as outstanding. Families, in particular, seem to find the hotel very accommodating, with children and multiple generations thoroughly enjoying their stays.
The hotel's attentive service is a recurring positive, with guests often thanking the Ritz-Carlton team for contributing to their memorable visits. While specific amenities like the indoor swimming pool, spa and wellness center, and the on-site coffee house are mentioned, the overarching sentiment revolves around the high quality of the experience provided. The option for breakfast in the room and the wake-up service/alarm clock are noted practical features.
Although the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, specific concerns or negative feedback are largely absent from this collection. The emphasis on local attractions such as Kansai International Airport, Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, and the Kyoto Railway Museum suggests a convenient location, implicitly adding to the guest experience. The presence of Tatami flooring indicates a blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics within the luxury setting.
What guests rated
- Cleanliness
- 9.3
- Staff
- 9.4
- Location
- 9.2
- Comfort
- 9.1
- Value for money
- 8.0
- Breakfast
- 10.0
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- 5 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Breakfast