Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

We spent three nights at the Four Seasons during our visit to Kyoto, and the experience was outstanding. The property is simply beautiful and exudes a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The registration and lobby area feels elegant yet inviting, setting the tone for the rest of the stay. We had two rooms for our family of five, and both were impressively spacious. Even with our three adult children sharing one room, it didn’t feel overly cramped. The rooms were immaculate, thoughtfully designed, and very well appointed. We’re such fans of the Four Seasons bedding that we ended up purchasing a set for our home. Bathrooms were exceptionally large, and our rooms overlooked the gardens and koi pond—a serene and stunning view to wake up to each morning. Breakfast was included in our stay, and the buffet here was the best we had out of the four hotels we visited in Japan. The selection was extensive, with something for everyone (and then some), making it the perfect way to start each day. The staff deserves special praise—kind, attentive, and professional in a way that truly elevates the experience, though it’s exactly what you’d expect from the Four Seasons given the rates. The only drawback was the location. There wasn’t much within walking distance, so we relied on taxis/Uber to get around. Not a major inconvenience, but we typically enjoy having shops or restaurants nearby. That said, I’m not sure any other luxury hotel in Kyoto would have matched this overall experience. Everything is a trade-off, and knowing this in advance will help set expectations.

Writing a review is something I do not do regularly, but the staff at Four Seasons Kyoto are well worth it. This hotel made sure that whenever I have the choice between any hotel or Four Seasons, I will absolutely without a doubt choose Four Seasons as my place to go. What a welcome, great food, personal care, and a warm atmosphere… Thank you Four Seasons Kyoto, you made our stay magical, and we hope to see you again! P.s. do not skip the Tea Ceremony

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We have stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel in Tokyo before, and we was impressed by its service and attentiveness, we chose the Four Seasons Hotel in Kyoto this time. The hotel's service, catering and decoration are as perfect as those of a high-end hotel. After leaving the hotel, we found our clothes in the room the next day. When we returned to the hotel, the service staff immediately recognized the anxious wife and gave her help. While waiting, they also gave my wife, who was sweating in the hot weather, a bottle of mineral water. Finally, they found the clothes left in the room. What surprised us was that after entering such a big hotel, they recognized us and said a kindly words, "Welcome back." Even though it was just a cool bottle of water and a warm "Welcome back" may seem small, but we believe they make a meaningful difference. Thank you for giving us unforgettable memories. We will back soon.

This is my second stay in a Four Seasons hotel faster my first stay with them in Egypt. I did not know what to expect, specially after my somewhat unpleasant stay there. The atmosphere is superb, the staff are super friendly and helpful, and the management pend backward to accommodate guests requests. Example: 1. when we checked in we had six suitcases and a lot of carry on luggage. It seams there was an oversight from the porter, and there was a 10 minutes delay in delivering the carry on. We spent the following two days getting apologies from the porter, Receiption staff, and I assume some of the management (since we did not recognize their faces). 2. In our room we had a bundle of charging wires plugged in, and to our surprise we found them wrapped in a wire clipping devise done by room service staff. 3. We asked if they offer special dietary requirements (Halal prepared food for some of our group), and they asked for our dinning schedule in the hotel and based on it they got halal food for our group (which was really fabulous and unexpected) 🌹.