Detailed review & photos “Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa”

The hotel is located across the road from Nijo Castle East Otemon, and is located on the site of the Mitsui General Family, which has existed for over 250 years. Since it is a hotel built in a historic place, the exterior looks like a mansion, and the impressive gate at the entrance seems to have been restored and reproduced from the Kajii Miyamon, which was once owned by the Mitsui family.

If you go down the gate, you will find the hotel entrance.

The entrance has a double door, and as soon as you enter, there is a reception counter on your right, and the staff will guide you.

The lobby lounge is an open space overlooking the courtyard with a lot of sofas and tables, and it was crowded during the time, so first I was guided to have tea and relaxed check-in procedure.

Large fresh flowers of autumn leaves are displayed in the center of the lounge, and it was the season of the beginning of autumn leaves, so it was a nice atmosphere familiar with the courtyard that began to color.

The windows of the lounge could be fully opened and closed on arrival, but the next morning when the weather was nice and warm, it was open and it was a comfortable open-air space directly connected to the courtyard.

There was a library space.

There was also a tea room on the other side.

Lobby floor elevator hall.

Guest room floor elevator hall.

Hallway leading to other elevator that will take you to the elevator for the guest rooms.

There is a door in the guest room area on the 1st floor, and it opens when you hold the card key over the sensor.

Artwork at the elevator hall.

Guest room floor corridor.

Guest room entrance door.

The entrance seen from the inside.

There was no notice that shoes were strictly prohibited, but the entrance had a separate floor and a shoe rack was placed.

Slippers were also provided, so I took off my shoes at the entrance and entered the room.

There is a spacious baggage rack on the right, and the back of the door on the left is connected to the bedroom side by a bathroom and a closet.

The room has a modern design that incorporates the traditional beauty of Kyoto, with high-quality interiors, and is a cozy space where you can feel the calm dignity and warmth.

There was a king size bed.

The mattress was made by Simmons Co., Ltd., it was soft enough not to sink too much, and it was comfortable to sleep on. The pillows were also big and fluffy.

The headboard had a light switch, a curtain open/close switch, a USB port and a universal outlet. There was also an alarm clock, phone and notepad.

There was also a lighting switch, a USB port, and a universal outlet on the other side. There was also a Bluetooth speaker.

A TV is installed on the wall at the foot of the bed. It includes apps such as YouTube, Abema, and radiko, and members can also use content such as Netflix and Hulu.

There is a spacious desk by the window. There are chairs on both sides, so it could be used as a table for two people. The chair on the window side was a bench sofa, and it was a comfortable place to relax.

There was an outlet, a USB port, and a universal outlet on the wall next to the desk.

The window overlooks the courtyard.

The bathroom is connected from both the bedroom and the entrance. Both have sliding doors.

The bathtub, toilet and sink were separated.

The wash basin is a double sink, so even two people can use it together.

There was a toothbrush, hairbrush, razor, mouthwash, hair elastic, emery board, cotton, shower cap, body lotion and so on prepared as amenities.

Soap and cups were also prepared.

A fluffy bathrobe.

The bathtub was made of stone and had a luxurious feel. It is large and spacious, and has a bath pillow, so you can stretch out and take a relaxing bath.

Loofah sponge and bath salts.

There were two types of showers, both of which had sufficient water pressure. The hand shower has a large shower head and the water flow can be switched.

Overhead shower

PARFUM SATORI shampoo, conditioner, body soap and makeup remover.

The toilet was next to the bathroom.

A toilet with a washlet function.

The closet is a walk-in closet connected to the bathroom.

There was a safe in one of the drawers under the luggage stand.

This is the cafe corner.

Free mineral water, green tea, roasted tea, teacups, kyusu, coffee machine.

Free coffee capsules and tea, alcoholic beverages as a paid minibar.

The drawer below was a refrigerator, and alcohol and drinks were prepared as a minibar.

Electric kettle and ice pale.

The bar & lounge “THE GARDEN BAR” on the 1st floor is connected to an Italian restaurant, and it was a chic space surrounded by soft lighting.

The restaurant and bar was built around the courtyard, and you could enjoy a drink while looking out at the illuminated courtyard from the large windows, and enjoyed a relaxing and comfortable time.

There is a wide variety of drinks, and they also have Yamazaki whiskey that is hard to find.

Gastronomy iron plate on the 1st floor “Toki-TOKI-.”

Breakfast was served at the “FORNI.”

Breakfast was served as a set, and this is the Japanese set.

You can choose from 3 types of sets, and I chose Western food.

You can order egg dishes to your liking.

The “Four Seasons” which faces the courtyard can be used not only as a place for hospitality such as tea parties and entertainment parties, but also as a private room for the restaurant.

There is “Thermal Spring SPA” on the 1st basement floor.

“Thermal spring” which uses a natural hot spring that springs in the basement of the hotel grounds, can be used by wearing a swimsuit. It’s about the size of a small pool, the lighting is dark and the lights swaying on the surface of the water are comfortable, especially since I aimed for a small number of people, there is only one other group, a quiet space where only the sound of water echoes. I was able to relax in the hot spring.

The hotel’s original menu, SPA treatments, and private hot springs are also available on the first basement floor.

The gym is spacious and equipped with a variety of machines.

There was a library space in the lobby with a computer.

You can have tea here.

The hotel has a garden of approximately 1,300 square meters surrounded by the hotel. There is also a large basin in the garden where you can go out freely. I was able to take a walk in the garden, which has a Kyoto-like atmosphere integrated with the building, and I was able to spend a relaxing time.

It was lit up at night, and I enjoyed the beautiful scenery different from the daytime.

Nijo Castle East Otemon

Nijo Castle seen from the other side.