Nijo Kyoto, Japan
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottPlayful industrial stage
Guests check in at the buzzing lobby bar, where communal work tables, classical poetry card walls, and regular DJ sets create an energetic hub.
What it’s good at
Listed
Playful industrial interiors with peg-rail wall systems, foldaway Stellar Works furniture, neon signs, and under-bed motion lighting.
Listed
A twenty-four-hour lobby bar doubling as reception, featuring craft beers, communal work tables, and regular DJ sessions.
Listed
Kyoto motifs including a Hyakunin-Isshu poetry card wall, a dry rock garden, and breakfast rice porridge.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Moxy’s guests appreciate modern touches like 50-inch televisions and a casual bar and all-day restaurant featuring occasional DJ sets.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Positioned in Nakagyo Ward, the property sits a three-minute stroll from Nijo Station and within easy walking distance of historic Nijo Castle.
The rooms
Compact quarters make smart use of space with open peg-rail walls, foldaway furniture, motion-activated under-bed lighting, and walk-in showers.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness room has cardio machines, exercise balls, and free weights for round-the-clock training.
Bar Moxy
The central bar pours local craft beers and mixes cocktails. Morning brings breakfast trays with Kyoto-style rice porridge.
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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.