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A modern hallway with a view of a garden.
A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern indoor pool area with a long, narrow pool and lounge chairs along one side.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

1. Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United Kingdom
John
$317 nightly
$348 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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 traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden deck overlooking a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.
A pool area with tiled walls and a heart-shaped decoration.

2. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Eduardo
$1,598 nightly
$1,758 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a wooden exterior and large windows, surrounded by a garden with a gravel path and lanterns.
A modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by a landscaped garden with gravel paths and green grass.
A dining area with a view of cherry blossoms through large windows.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative ceiling.

3. The Westin Miyako Kyoto

The Westin Miyako Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United Kingdom
Liron Ben
$334 nightly
$369 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
A modern building with a wooden entrance, a garden with rocks and greenery, and a patterned floor.
A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a curved ceiling design.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A pathway leading to a building entrance with a wooden ceiling and stone walls.

4. Dusit Thani Kyoto

Dusit Thani Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward
Japan
SHINICHI
$392 nightly
$432 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Dusit Thani Kyoto
A traditional Japanese-style building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a cobblestone pathway.
A modern building with a large entrance, a stone lantern, and a well-lit interior visible through the doors.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, framed by stone pillars, and a sign above the door.
A modern interior with a seating area, wooden furniture, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

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

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
Central Kyoto
United States
Stephen or Michele
$1,199 nightly
$1,321 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
A person in a pool with a stone wall and plants in the background.
A modern indoor pool with a glass bottom, stone walls, and lounge chairs along the side.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'LA LOCANDA' and a pathway leading to a reception area.

6. The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Downtown Kyoto
United States
Akeem
$1,155 nightly
$1,271 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
A modern building with a sign reading 'HYATT REGENCY KYOTO'.
A stone staircase surrounded by lush greenery, leading up to a traditional pagoda.
A buffet with various food items and dishes displayed on shelves and counters.
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, seating areas, and patterned wall designs.

7. Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Thomas
$428 nightly
$471 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
A spacious, modern lounge area with a central seating arrangement, large windows, and a view of a garden.
A modern spa with a large window offering a view of rocky terrain and greenery.
A traditional Japanese garden with a stone path, rocks, and a person holding a red fan.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a large dining table, and a view of the garden through glass doors.

8. Six Senses Kyoto

Six Senses Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Shirley
$943 nightly
$1,037 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Six Senses Kyoto
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the city.
A spa area with a stone wall, a pool, and seating.
A rooftop terrace with a sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.
A reception area with a wooden panel and a logo, a polished floor, and a view of the sea.

9. Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Gion
United States
Enkeleda
$760 nightly
$841 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Imperial Hotel, 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.

10. Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
United States
Raul
$1,059 nightly
$1,167 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
A traditional building with a curved roof, a water feature in front, and a view of the interior through a large window.
A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, sliding shoji doors, and a central tatami mat bed.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of traditional architecture.
A traditional Japanese-style living room with tatami flooring, low wooden beams, and sliding shoji screens.

11. Capella Kyoto

Capella Kyoto
Gion
$1,889 nightly
$2,080 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Capella Kyoto
A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a cityscape at dusk.
A modern house with a large open patio, a dining area, and a kitchen with a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
A modern room with a large window, a round table, a sofa, and a bed.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of a cityscape including a pagoda.

12. Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto
Higashiyama Ward
Taiwan
yushuo
$1,598 nightly
$1,884 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 spacious room with a view of a lake, wooden beams, and a traditional Japanese-style ceiling light.
A traditional Japanese-style building with a thatched roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of a lake with boats.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a lantern, and a bamboo fence.

13. Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Arashiyama
United States
Helen
$618 nightly
$681 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
A modern spa area with a water feature, snow-covered plants, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A modern indoor space with a round table, two chairs, and a view of a garden through a glass wall.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a bed, and a mirror reflecting the room.
A traditional Japanese-style interior with a central bonsai tree, wooden beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

14. ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Kita Ward
Australia
BRANSKI RENTALS PTY LTD
$767 nightly
$853 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring columns, a green dome, and a balcony overlooking a forested hillside.
A circular window with a view of a tree trunk and surrounding foliage.
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 bathtub with a view of a lake and mountains.

15. Hotel Chourakukan

Hotel Chourakukan
Gion
United States
Philip
$588 nightly
$655 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hotel Chourakukan
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery and a sailboat.
A modern living room with a large window, a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a framed photograph on the wall.

16. Kamo Residences by Reflections

Kamo Residences by Reflections
Central Kyoto
United States
Marc
$817 nightly
$898 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
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 compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a refrigerator.
A hallway with a wooden door and a wall-mounted panel.

17. Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly

Yuhi House Kyoto Dog Friendly
Nakagyo Ward
United States
Robert
$340 nightly
$376 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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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