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A modern hallway with a view of a garden.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a bar.
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

1. Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Sonya
$402 nightly
$441 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Hilton Kyoto
A couple standing on a bridge over a pond with lush greenery and buildings in the background.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows offering views of a forested area, and a central seating area with tables and chairs.
A pool area with tiled walls and a heart-shaped decoration.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck overlooking a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
ALVIN
$1,447 nightly
$1,719 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.

3. Dusit Thani Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
Japan
SHINICHI
$528 nightly
$581 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 dining area with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low wooden ceiling, and large shoji screens.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.

4. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Christopher
$484 nightly
$535 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.
A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, framed by stone pillars, and a sign above the door.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.

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

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
Central Kyoto
United States
Mary
$1,614 nightly
$1,777 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
A modern building with a sign reading 'HYATT REGENCY KYOTO'.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and two dark chairs.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and patterned wall designs.
A modern living room with a large window offering a view of a garden. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

6. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Thomas
$375 nightly
$412 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Hyatt Regency 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 rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

7. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Gion
United States
Enkeleda
$1,138 nightly
$1,259 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LA LOCANDA' and a pathway leading to a reception area.
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.

8. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Akeem
$1,577 nightly
$1,735 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
A spacious, modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, large windows, and a view of a garden.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large dining table, and a view of the garden through glass doors.
A modern bathroom with a large window, dark tiles, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern spa with a large window offering a view of rocky terrain and greenery.

9. Six Senses Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Mads
$1,069 nightly
$1,176 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Six Senses Kyoto
An aerial view of a residential area with traditional architecture, surrounded by dense forest and hills.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.
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.

10. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Darren
$1,259 nightly
$1,386 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of traditional architecture.
A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, a bathtub, and a marble wall.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, sliding shoji doors, and a central tatami mat bed.
A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, and sliding shoji screens.

11. Capella Kyoto

Capella Kyoto
Gion
$1,834 nightly
$2,020 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Capella Kyoto
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.
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.
A modern house with a large open patio, a dining area, and a kitchen with a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

12. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
Taiwan
yushuo
$1,510 nightly
$1,661 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Park Hyatt 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 wooden deck with a hot tub, a lantern, and a bamboo fence.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a thatched roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of a lake with boats.
A traditional Japanese garden with a koi pond, stone lanterns, and a pagoda-style building.

13. Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Arashiyama
United States
Helen
$954 nightly
$1,051 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
A multi-story hotel with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A room with a large window offering a view of a residential area with houses and autumn foliage.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central bonsai tree.
A modern hotel with a reflective pool, surrounded by trees and buildings.

14. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Kita Ward
United States
Zeina
$933 nightly
$1,036 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.
A bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.
A grand staircase with red carpeted steps and ornate woodwork, leading to a landing with a chandelier and a view of the street outside.
A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.

15. Hotel Chourakukan

Hotel Chourakukan
Gion
United States
Philip
$981 nightly
$1,080 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hotel Chourakukan
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.
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.
A modern outdoor seating area with a round table, a bottle of champagne, and a plate of fruit.

16. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamo Residences by Reflections
Central Kyoto
United States
Marc
$696 nightly
$766 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Kamo Residences by Reflections
A traditional Japanese house with a wooden door, a small window with vertical bars, and a mailbox.
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.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.

17. Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly

Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
Nakagyo Ward
United States
Robert
Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
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Based on Expedia guest reviews, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa and Park Hyatt Kyoto are among the leading 5-star hotels in Kyoto. Featuring top-of-the-line amenities and exemplary service, you can expect an opulent and memorable stay.
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