Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Here’s the updated 5-star review with your requested opening line woven in naturally: 5.0 out of 5 stars – Ties for our favorite hotel ever (with the Four Seasons in Hawaii) We just wrapped up our stay at the Four Seasons Kyoto, and it genuinely ties with the Four Seasons in Hawaii as our absolute favorite hotel experience of all time. From the moment we arrived, the warmth and attention to detail were off the charts. Xienna greeted us at check-in with the kindest energy and personally walked us to our room—such a thoughtful touch that immediately made us feel at home. The hotel itself is beautiful, that serene garden setting right in the middle of Kyoto is pure magic, but it’s the people who elevated everything. Kathrine at the concierge deserves a medal. We have this family tradition of bringing my mom a Christmas ornament from every trip, and she came through in the clutch by finding us a perfect one when it seemed impossible. We were beyond grateful—she handled it like it was the easiest thing in the world. She also helped with incredible recommendations for dinner every night. Not once did her recommendations miss. Thank you Katherine! The spa was unreal. Amu and Yuko gave us the single best massages we’ve ever had anywhere. We left feeling completely renewed. Every single morning at breakfast and during the strawberry afternoon tea (which was incredible—those fresh seasonal treats were next-level), Tomomi took such good care of us. She was efficient, always smiling, and honestly one of the nicest, sweetest people we’ve ever met. We genuinely looked forward to seeing her every day. The guest experience team—Imena, Laura, and Nana—were always one step ahead, quietly making sure everything was perfect. Yuri, the front office manager, was so warm and on top of every detail. Even the valet team stood out. Shoki helped us with all our transportation and pointed out that the cab we took had one of those ultra-rare four-leaf clover emblems—apparently there are only four of them in the entire city, and they’re considered good luck. We definitely felt the luck on this trip! The entire staff made us feel truly cared for, not just served. Thoughtful, personal, and flawless from start to finish. If you’re going to Kyoto, this place is a must. We’ll be dreaming about coming back. Huge thank you to everyone—you made our stay unforgettable.

Our stay at the Four Seasons Kyoto was exceptional in every way.. From arrival to departure, the team made everything feel warm, seamless and genuinely personal. The concierge staff were incredibly helpful, even helping daily via What's App when we were visiting city. We especially appreciated the general manager taking time to greet at us breakfast and share thoughtful recommendations. Property is stunning with a beautiful Japanese garden. Cultural events at the hotel in the evening were a bonus. Extraordinary hospitality and unforgettable stay.

I visited the hotel solo while in Japan. I can’t say enough good things about the staff and facilities. Everything was top of the line. The staff didn’t know what more to do for me - shout out to the gm Fanny, Marius at the restaurant, Ben at the bar and Catherine at the concierge. They were the best! Highly recommend this hotel.

Opportunity to improve breakfast (scrambled eggs were gluggy and the porridge was like soup), but otherwise a great experience. Dinner at both the omakase restaurant and the main restaurant was excellent. The hotel is spacious, peaceful and beautiful, especially the garden. The rooms are older but quite nice and well designed. Some maintenance could be better such as cracked stone in the shower which might lead to water issues and mould on the grout in the basin and run off condensation pealing off the paint at the base of the windows.

Wow, how I wish I could turn back the clock to relive this stay. The Four Season Kyoto was luxury at its’ finest. A special shout out to Nana. In fact, a special shout to the entire time. From Concierge to housekeeping, to valet. Absolutely exceptional. The lobby, the spa, the gym, the comfort and curation of the rooms were absolutely splendid. Our meals at the hotel were beyond delicious. Make sure you book a tea time! The breakfast was pure perfection. Thank you, Four Seasons Kyoto. My family and I are grateful for our experience at your superb property. M.O.