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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

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Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Mountain View (Garden) | Terrace/patio
Mountain view
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Mountain view

Overview of The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

5.0 star property

9.4/10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
Map
Kamogawa Nijo-Ohashi Hotori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 604-0902

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationKawaramachi Street4 min walk
  • Popular LocationKyoto Imperial Palace20 min walk
  • Popular LocationYasaka Shrine20 min walk
  • AirportOsaka (ITM-Itami)60 min drive

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About this area

Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is located in Central Kyoto, a neighbourhood in Kyoto, and is near a metro station. National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto and Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi and Pontocho Alley. Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Funaoka Thermal Bath are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Guests appreciate the hotel's quiet location.

What's nearby

  • Kawaramachi Street - 4 min walk
  • Heian Shrine - 14 min walk
  • Nishiki Market - 15 min walk
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 20 min walk
  • Yasaka Shrine - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Jingu-marutamachi Station - 6 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 6 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • 赤垣屋 - 3 min walk
  • La Locanda - 1 min walk
  • カヌレ - 4 min walk
  • CHAPTER THE GRILL - 3 min walk
  • HOUSE of KI NO BI - 4 min walk

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

5-star luxury hotel located in Central Kyoto
Located close to Kawaramachi, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto provides a cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage and a body scrub at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Mizuki, features Japanese cuisine. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and a ballroom
  • Wedding services, laundry services and a lift
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the breakfast and quiet location
Room features
All 134 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the quiet, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

Awards and affiliations

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Languages

English, Japanese

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (JPY 4000 per day)
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: JPY 6325 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Mizuki
  • La Locanda
  • The Bar
  • PIERRE HERMÉ BOUTIQUE

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests must be age 20 and older to stay in a smoking room.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 12000.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200–1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately JPY 6325 per person
  • Valet parking fee: JPY 4000 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 12000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Kyoto Ritz-Carlton
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Kyoto
Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Hotel
The Ritz Carlton Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Kyoto
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at ?

As of 25 Mar,2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 25 Apr,2023 start from S$2,255.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Valet parking is available for JPY 4000 per day.

What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM - midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Kiyamachi Street and Kawaramachi. Kyoto University and Nishiki Market are also within 2 miles (3 km). Shiyakusho-mae Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sanjo Keihan Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto and receive a full refund?

Yes, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 207 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 81%
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 207 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 11%
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 207 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 6%
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 207 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 2%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 207 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 0%

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.1/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.5/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. Great service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gio, Tokyo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just brilliant. service, restaurant, cafe, spa, everything is perfect. definitely I'm coming back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible hotel and location minutes away from all the subway and temples. Staff was exceptional. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aesthetics. Gorgeous decor, flawless. Great lighting.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kyoto
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (shops and restaurants with 10-15min walk), great staff, and great hotel overall. The food was really good (sushi).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend Getaway
While expensive, the food and comforts of the RC-Kyoto are great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018