Kyoto
A to Z
MOGANA
“Monochrome machiya sanctuary”
Moksa Rebirth Hotel
“Riverside sauna sanctuary”
Moku Kyoto
“Minimalist full-floor bolthole”
Momoyama Onsen Tsukimikan
“Riverside onsen cocoon”
Moxy Kyoto
“Playful industrial stage”
MUNI Kyoto
“Arashiyama riverside sanctuary”
Nanzenji Sando Kikusui
“Historic garden lodgings”
Nazuna Higashi Honganji
“Carpenter machiya revival”
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho Hotel
“Wagashi townhouse hideaway”
Node Hotel
“Brutalist art salon”
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
“Audiophile craft quarters”
Noku Kyoto Hotel
“Palace-side craft outpost”
Park Hyatt Kyoto
“Terraced hillside residence”
RAKURO Kyoto Hotel
“Botanical craft refuge”
ROKU Kyoto
“Artisan foothill hideaway”
Sakura Terrace The Gallery
“Open-air courtyard oasis”
Seikoro Ryokan
“Edo-era wooden quarters”
Six Senses Kyoto
“Higashiyama wellness den”
Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto
“Skyline footbath oasis”
Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Bettei
“Rooftop thermal perch”
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel
“Riverside ryokan sanctum”
Tamao
“Courtyard townhouse retreat”
The Celestine Hotel Gion
“Contemporary sukiya sanctum”
The Hiramatsu Kyoto
“Restored machiya showpiece”
The Hotel Higashiyama Kyoto Tokyu
“Contemporary courtyard retreat”
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
“Restored schoolhouse sanctuary”
The Junei Hotel Kyoto Imperial Palace West
“Intimate artisan jewel-box”
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
“Riverside artisan retreat”
The Screen Hotel
“Bespoke designer curio”
The Shinmonzen
“Modernist riverside retreat”
The Villa Higashiyama Roji Kazeno Heritage
“Sukiya tea sanctuary”
Tune Stay Kyoto
“Literary cinema bolthole”
Yoshida Sanso Hotel
“Imperial hillside sanctum”
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.
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.
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.