“A chic contemporary hotel set in the heart of historic Higashiyama district. Spacious rooms and suites are a fresh take on traditional design using plenty of glass, ash wood, and local artwork. A small spa offers Kyoto-inspired therapies and there are three standout restaurants too. Luxury defined.”

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Set in the historic Higashiyama district it is surrounded by old wooden machiya townhouses, temples, tea shops and shrines
  • Contemporary

    • A chic modern take on Japanese architecture with minimalist interiors, ash wood, clean lines, and large expanses of glass
  • Views

    • Floor to ceiling windows offer fabulous views across the city's skyline
  • Intimate

    • For a Hyatt, this is an intimate stay with just 70 rooms
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The hotel offers several cultural experiences including a tea ceremony and a rickshaw ride
  • Restaurant

    • There are three very good restaurants including a French and a Japanese
  • Yoga

    • Take a yoga class with panoramic views of the Kyoto city streets
  • Sights nearby

    • Walk to the next door Kodai-ji temple or countless others nearby
  • Spa

    • The spa has a bathhouse and a range of Kyoto-inspired therapies
  • Cooking classes

    • Learn to cook traditional vegetarian Buddhist cuisine
  • Child friendly

    • Children are provided with dedicated amenities
  • Luxury

  • Air conditioning

  • Disabled access

  • 5* Luxury

  • Gym

  • Chic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    70 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    There are three very good restaurants including a French and a Japanese
  • Spa

    The spa has a bathhouse and a range of Kyoto-inspired therapies
  • Child friendly

    Children are provided with dedicated amenities
  • Massage

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • Concierge

  • Babysitting

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Hot Tub

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Gym

Activities

  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The hotel offers several cultural experiences including a tea ceremony and a rickshaw ride
  • Yoga

    • Take a yoga class with panoramic views of the Kyoto city streets
  • Sights nearby

    • Walk to the next door Kodai-ji temple or countless others nearby
  • Cooking classes

    • Learn to cook traditional vegetarian Buddhist cuisine

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Other reviews

Park Hyatt Kyoto Review

Park Hyatt Kyoto brings a discreet touch of contemporary luxury to the historic Higashiyama district of the ancient capital, with its staggered hillside buildings, minimal expanses of light wood, modern ikebana displays, centuries-old tearooms – and scene-stealing views across Kyoto’s skyline...

Originally published by The Telegraph

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