The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

5.0 star property
Luxury spa hotel, walk to Kawaramachi Street

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Tsukimi, Penthouse Suite, 1 King, Mountain view, Terrace, Non Smoking | Mountain view
Exterior
Grand Room, 2 Double Beds (2 Doubles, River view)
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Mountain view
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Explore the area

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Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0902
  • Popular LocationNishiki Market16 min walk
  • Popular LocationYasaka Shrine20 min walk
  • Popular LocationKiyomizu Temple4 min drive
  • AirportOsaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)96 min drive

Room options

Executive Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, River View (KAMOGAWA, 2 Doubles)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 126 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 62 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, River View (1 King, River view)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 55 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds (2 Doubles, River view)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Smoking, River View (KITA, Corner)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 100 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Tsukimi, Penthouse Suite, 1 King, Mountain view, Terrace, Non Smoking

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 140 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom (Ritz-Carlton)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 212 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking, Garden View

8.5/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Terrace Tatami, Suite, 2 Twins futon, Garden view, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 62 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Corner Tatami, Larger Suite, 2 Twins futon, City view, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 100 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Corner Minami, Larger Suite, 1 King, River view, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 115 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Kamogawa, Executive Suite, 1 King, River view, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 126 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Garden Terrace, Suite, 1 King, Terrace, Mountain view, Non Smoking

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 62 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kyoto

A luxury stay in Kyoto awaits you at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, a recipient of the prestigious Travel & Leisure 500 award in 2021. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at The Ritz-Carlton Spa can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, Mizuki, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to bike hire. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 5-property class Nakagyo Ward hotel include Nishiki Market and Shijo Street.

What's nearby

  • Pontocho Alley - 8 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 16 min walk
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 20 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 20 min walk
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 6 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 6 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Locanda - 1 min walk
  • カヌレ - 4 min walk
  • 鳳泉 - 3 min walk
  • つるや夷川 - 3 min walk
  • Bar K6 - 1 min walk

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

Luxury spa hotel, walk to Kawaramachi Street
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A fitness centre, spa services, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Kyoto hotel is smoke free.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa has 7 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (JPY 4,000 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: JPY 6,325 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Locanda
  • Mizuki
  • PIERRE HERMÉ BOUTIQUE
  • The Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests must be age 20 and older to stay in a smoking room.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 12000.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 6325 per person
  • Valet parking fee: JPY 4000 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 12000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Kyoto Ritz-Carlton
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Kyoto
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Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

As of 28 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto on 3 June 2024 start from AU$1,998.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Yep, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto has valet parking for JPY 4000 per day.

Is there a spa on site at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Yep, The Ritz-Carlton Spa is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto have a pool?

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto has a pool and an indoor pool.

What makes The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as Frette Italian sheets and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto.

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

No, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 219 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kyoto Ritz is a beautiful hotel. First class in every respect. Exactly what you would expect from a five star property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly exceptional- one of the best 5* hotels I’ve stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jed

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sucheta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service and staff were the absolute best! I will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. Great service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gio, Tokyo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just brilliant. service, restaurant, cafe, spa, everything is perfect. definitely I'm coming back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible hotel and location minutes away from all the subway and temples. Staff was exceptional. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aesthetics. Gorgeous decor, flawless. Great lighting.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kyoto
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019