Kawaramachi Kyoto, Japan
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
FauchonParisian gourmet quarters
Bold magenta accents and playful pastry culture merge Parisian glamour with Kyoto calm across the hotel's lively salons and tasting counters.
“French brand Fauchon Hotel Kyoto... marries the romance of Paris with the tranquility of Kyoto;”
What it’s good at
Notable
Monochrome Art Deco geometry meets hot pink accents, origami washi headboards, and pastry-inspired bedside lighting.
Notable
Bespoke Roche Bobois cabinetry brimming with daily sweets pairs with Shigaraki ceramic tubs in the suites.
Listed
Top-floor tea salons, an intimate cocktail bar, and a street-level patisserie welcome casual afternoon visitors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
The rooms are stunning, with hot pink accents against a monochrome Art Deco–inspired backdrop.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Positioned along Kawaramachi-dori near the Kamo River, the property places Shimogyo shopping and historic Gion within a short walk.
The rooms
Every room features a custom pink Gourmet Bar cabinet stocked with pastries, while select suites add deep Shigaraki ceramic tubs.
The spa
Treatment rooms are wrapped in soft pink, where therapists use KOS Paris skincare and signature Fauchon beauty oils.
Gym and baths
The second-floor fitness studio has checkered floors and Technogym cardio machines. Suites offer deep soaking tubs.
Restaurant
Grand Café FAUCHON
The tenth-floor dining room serves Kyo-French dishes under crystal ceiling fixtures, looking out toward the Higashiyama Mountains.
At the table
Salon De Thé brews house teas with soft local groundwater, and the top-floor bar pours chilled champagne.
How it began
Celebrating 50 years of the gourmet brand in Japan, this 2021 opening became Fauchon's first hotel outside Paris.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.