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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

5.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Mountain view
Reception
Lobby lounge
Indoor pool
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
$1,174
Dec 17 - Dec 18

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Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0902
  • Place, Kiyamachi Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pontocho Alley
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)

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Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Corner) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Corner)

  • 1076 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Terrace) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Terrace)

  • 667 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View (Terrace)

  • 667 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Twin Beds, City View (Corner) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 2 Twin Beds, City View (Corner)

  • 1076 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Corner) | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, River View (Corner)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 1356 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 1506 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 699 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 538 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, River View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Suite, 2 Double Beds, River View

  • 1356 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

  • 667 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed, River View | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 592 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 2281 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

5-star hotel in Downtown Kyoto
A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto features an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, spa services, and a garden. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Mizuki - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
La Locanda - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Onsite venue #4 - This lobby lounge serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
PIERRE HERMÉ BOUTIQUE - Onsite delicatessen. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: JPY 8,223 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
A scheduled power outage will take place on February 12, 2025 from 2:00 AM to 4:45 AM, and February 13, 2025 from 2:00 AM to 4:45 AM.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 26 2026 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 12000 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately JPY 8223 per person
  • Valet parking fee: JPY 4000 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 12000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Kyoto Ritz-Carlton
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Kyoto
Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Hotel
The Ritz Carlton Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 242 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable. No better atmosphere, service or quality at any other hotel in Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel doesn’t have what other hotels have of this quality…they don’t have shuttles, they don’t have complimentary coffee or tea, or really Anything complimentary…this is a very formal hotel, we will not stay here again very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and property are beautiful. First time in Kyoto but location is perfect for gion and other areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley P

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
In the true Ritz-Carlton tradition, the R-C Kyoto upholds the highest standards of customer service and provides a 5 star facility. We asked for help from the concierge regarding a tour guide and what to see and he responded with great advice and helped us make a great connection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will rate this hotel as 4.5 stars rather than perfect 5 stars. The minor complaints are the breakfast and the location. The Japanese breakfast here is not as flavorful as the one I have in Tokyo (another 5 stars hotel). The location is far away from high end shopping malls and the surrounding area looks like a very average neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, coral gables

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omer

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kyoto

Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (shops and restaurants with 10-15min walk), great staff, and great hotel overall. The food was really good (sushi).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Getaway

While expensive, the food and comforts of the RC-Kyoto are great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018