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Our top choices for Kyoto 5-star hotels

A modern hallway with a view of a garden.
A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.

1. Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Aviv
฿6,326
฿8,285 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Hilton Kyoto
A couple standing on a bridge over a pond with lush greenery and buildings in the background.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck overlooking a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.
A pool area with tiled walls and a heart-shaped decoration.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck extending over a pond, featuring tatami mats and wooden furniture.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United Kingdom
Samia
฿27,783
฿35,146 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
A modern building with a wooden entrance, a garden with rocks and greenery, and a patterned floor.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a bench, and a wooden cabinet.
A pathway leading to a building entrance with a wooden ceiling and stone walls.
A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a curved ceiling design.

3. Dusit Thani Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
Japan
SHINICHI
฿8,730
฿11,044 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Dusit Thani Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path and lanterns.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.
A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a landscaped garden with gravel paths and green grass.

4. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Gerardo
฿7,954
฿10,062 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.
A view through a window of a snow-covered outdoor area with a pond, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.

5. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
Central Kyoto
United States
Stephen or Michele
฿27,414
฿34,679 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
A spacious, modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, large windows, and a view of a garden.
A modern spa with a large window offering a view of rocky terrain and greenery.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, trees, and a stone pathway.
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone path, rocks, and a person holding a red fan.

6. Six Senses Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Shirley
฿24,404
฿26,845 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Six Senses Kyoto
A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.
A modern indoor pool with a glass bottom, stone walls, and lounge chairs along the side.
A hotel room with tatami flooring, a bed with white bedding, a view of a garden and mountains, and a traditional Japanese-style interior.

7. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Akeem
฿28,439
฿35,976 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
A modern building with a sign reading 'HYATT REGENCY KYOTO'.
A buffet with various food items and dishes displayed on shelves and counters.
A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a garden. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and patterned wall designs.

8. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Thomas
฿6,432
฿7,995 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
An aerial view of a residential area with traditional architecture, surrounded by dense forest and hills.
A wooden pavilion with a tiled floor, surrounded by a pond and a stone wall.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of a garden and outdoor seating area.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.

9. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Raul
฿31,596
฿34,756 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.
A modern interior with large glass windows, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a traditional pagoda.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a cityscape including a pagoda.
A modern room with a large window, a round table, a sofa, and a bed.

10. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Marcelo
฿42,175
฿53,352 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Park Hyatt Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.
A swimming pool with a stone wall, a metal ladder, and a tiled floor.
A reception area with a wooden panel and a logo, a polished floor, and a view of the sea.
A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.

11. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Gion
United States
Enkeleda
฿27,185
฿29,903 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
A traditional building with a curved roof, a water feature in front, and a view of the interior through a large window.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, sliding shoji doors, and a central tatami mat bed.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a bathtub, and a marble wall.
A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, and sliding shoji screens.

12. Capella Kyoto

Capella Kyoto
Gion
฿33,740
฿42,682 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Capella Kyoto
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a stone lantern, and a well-maintained garden with gravel paths and a small pond.
A spacious room with a view of a lake, wooden beams, and a traditional Japanese-style ceiling light.
A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and a pagoda-style building.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a lantern, and a bamboo fence.

13. Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Arashiyama
United States
Helen
฿18,346
฿23,208 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a bed, and a mirror reflecting the room.
A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.
A traditional Japanese-style interior with a central bonsai tree, wooden beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

14. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Kita Ward
Australia
BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD
฿19,021
฿26,297 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.
A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed photograph on the wall.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

15. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamo Residences by Reflections
Central Kyoto
United States
Marc
฿19,048
฿20,953 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Kamo Residences by Reflections
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.
A dining area with tables set for service, chandeliers, and a large floral arrangement.
A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.
A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

16. Hotel Chourakukan

Hotel Chourakukan
Gion
United States
Philip
฿15,954
฿17,549 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Hotel Chourakukan
A traditional Japanese house with a wooden door, a small window with vertical bars, and a mailbox.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a large window with paper patterns.
A bedroom with two beds, wooden beams on the ceiling, a window, and a nightstand with a lamp.

17. Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly

Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
Nakagyo Ward
United States
Robert
฿7,649
฿8,414 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
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What are the best 5-star hotels in Kyoto?
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa and Park Hyatt Kyoto are among the top 5-star hotels in Kyoto, according to reviews by our customers. These swanky hotels rate highly for things like their location, amenities and guest service standards. Choose your favourite and enjoy the best of everything.
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