HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL & SPA, Kyoto

Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa - A 5-star sanctuary with thermal springs, traditional gardens, and UNESCO World Heritage views

Located on the historic grounds of the Mitsui family estate, this luxury Kyoto hotel stands adjacent to the 17th-century UNESCO World Heritage Nijo Castle. The 161-room property features a dramatic black-walled thermal spring spa with onsen bathing pools, two exclusive Onsen Suites with private outdoor baths, and a 24-hour fitness center. Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto's dining venues include FORNI for Italian cuisine, a Garden Bar serving seasonal afternoon tea, and in-room dining until 11 PM. Each room offers premium bedding, laptop-friendly workspaces, air conditioning, and bathrooms with stone bathtubs. The Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa centers around a recreated traditional strolling garden with a weeping cherry tree, seasonal blooms, and a modern pond. The property sits 5 minutes from Nijojo-mae Station and 1 mile from Karasuma, with the 18th-century Kajiimiya Gate marking its entrance.

Pros

Daily complimentary Wellness Breathing sessions on tatami mats overlooking the garden

Dedicated team of ambassadors leads art tours throughout the property

Personal tea ceremonies performed in a modern tea room off the lobby

Specialized cuisine mixing French-Japanese techniques by Paris-trained Chef Tetsuya Asano

Staff arranges exclusive experiences like visits to historic wagashi sweet makers

Cons

Located 31 mile from Itami Airport

Some rooms face busy Horikawa-dori street