Detailed review & photos “The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto”

The building is in harmony with the city of Kyoto.

There was a lake with lanterns place here and there at the entrance and it felt as if I was visiting a Japanese garden. The lanterns were lit up at night, creating a different atmosphere as the day time.

There was a large bonsai tree in the lobby. Although this is a luxury hotel, I was able to walk in casually.

Lobby floor elevator hall

Inside of the elevator

There was a beautiful flower on display in front of the elevator on the guest room floor.

Guest room floor corridor

The design on the door was interesting.

The room had an interesting structure with an independent sink in near the entrance and a cafe corner next to it. There was also a closet and a bathroom on the left. The room was very clean and it looked as if it was built yesterday. It was a Western style room incorporating Japanese designs here and there.

There were two double beds in the room. It was big enough for me to role over without falling off the bed. The mattress was also very comfortable and I was able to sleep very well.

A big sofa that you can lie down on as well.

A TV diagonally across the bed.

There was also a table and two armchairs by the window, so you can sit at the table while enjoying the view of the river. There was also a bonsai tree next to the window.

The room seen from the window.

The hotel is built right by Kamo River. The miniature bonsai in the room further complemented the view.

I had a nice cup of coffee while watching people passing by. The view would have been nicer if it was sunny, but it was still wonderful.

The bathroom had a bathtub and a washing area next to it. There were cherry blossoms drawn on the wall and it was a Japanese style bathroom. There was an overhead showers and a removable hand shower, and the water pressure was strong enough for both. The temperature was also easy to adjust.

Shampoo, conditioner and body soap were prepared in the bathroom. It was “Asprey,” a brand used by the British royal family.

The bathtub was big enough to stretch my legs and relax.

There was a sink across the bathtub. The center part of the mirror is an LED mirror TV, and I was able to watch TV while soaking in hot water.

The double sink was spacious. The LED light on the mirror brightened the sink.

There was a hair dryer, Asprey’s body lotion and Ritz-Carlton custom-made “Kyoto Shabonya” soap and bath salt. There were two types of bath salt scents: hinoki and yuzu.

The toilet was separated form the bathroom.

There was a closet at the entrance.

There were 12 hangers, two yukatas and a luggage stand.

There was also a safe in one of the drawers.

There was a coffee machine, tea server, electric kettle, ice bucket, and four free bottles of mineral water prepared on a counter. The coffee machine and tea server were filled up with water from the beginning.

Cups and cutlery

Mini bottles of champagne, sake (Ling Festival), beer (Kirin, Asahi), water, several soft drinks, fruit juice (orange, mango, cherries, pears), wine (California) and whiskey were prepared in the fridge.

There were several restaurants in the hotel, but this time I ate at “La Locanda” located on the lobby floor.

It was a modern Japanese style restaurant.

The wine seller was very stylish.

Kyoto style craft beer that was recommended.

For breakfast had a French toast made with Pierre Hermé recipe.

The most popular dish is the Pierre Hermé croissant. It was once said to be the best croissant in the world.

A store selling “Pierre Hermé” goods. This shop is very popular and the macaroons were very delicious.

The gym and spa were on the second basement floor. I didn’t use the spa, but the gym is open 24 hours a day. You can even borrow gym wear.

This is the banquet hall where you can hold events and meetings.

You can have a wedding ceremony at this hotel.

Kawaramachi Sanjo that is within walking distance.

There were many couples and families staying at this hotel. There seemed to be more foreigners staying than Japanese. Since it is a 5-star hotel everyone was well mannered.

Kawaramachi Sanjo is within walking distance.