HYATT REGENCY KYOTO, Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto - A 5-star hotel with traditional Japanese design, spa services, and three restaurants in historic Higashiyama

Located in the historic Higashiyama Shichijo district, this 189-room Kyoto hotel features minimalistic decor inspired by traditional Japanese design. The property houses three on-site restaurants, including Toucan, designed like a classic Kyoto home with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a Japanese garden, and Touzan, specializing in Japanese cuisine. The RIRAKU Spa offers yoga classes, Japanese acupuncture, and shiatsu massage treatments. Guest rooms include 32-inch flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, tea kettles, work desks, and laptop-compatible safes. The Hyatt Regency's lobby showcases decorative white-lattice walls and a circular staircase. A 24-hour concierge, souvenir shop, and babysitting services are available on-site. The property stands 0.3 miles from Sanjusangendo Temple and Kyoto National Museum, with Yasaka Shrine 1 mile away.

Pros

Japanese garden features mossy steps, a koi pond, and a traditional Zen rock garden

On-site bar decorated with distinctive stacked-book walls and dark lighting

Comprehensive safety features including carbon monoxide detectors and window guards

Free shuttle service available

Cons

1.5-2 hour journey to Kansai International Airport

Restaurant prices are relatively high