Hotel The Mitsui, Kyoto

Serenity oozes from the walls of the Mitsui Kyoto. Its low-rise architecture welcomes you into its elegant spaces, where a refined style of modern luxury fuses with traditional artwork. The 250-year heritage of the hotel is reflected through its artisanal style, diverging from complete minimalism through its choice of textiles and décor.  

The Mitsui offers 161 rooms, each with its own distinct flavour, allowing you to personalise your stay in Kyoto. The accommodations take inspiration from traditional Japanese teahouses and are accented by expensive silk, and walnut furnishings and splashes of muted colours. 

Inner peace is easily accessed during a stay in the Mitsui Kyoto, as a gentle ambience washes through its communal spaces. However, the hotel’s state-of-the-art Spa brings something more than this.  

Accessing the mind, body and soul, Mitsui’s expansive spa utilises treatments focused on the Ying/Tang balance and the five elements, pulling inspiration from traditional Japanese Amma Massage.  

Included in this experience is the hotel’s gorgeous thermal spring, which is nestled 1000m below your room. Discover the meaning of calm, dipping into the natural onsen pool, in the company of the ones you love.  

The dining experience at Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto reflects the diversity of Kyoto’s culinary offerings, as the hotel clearly champions its surrounding communities. Indulgent breakfasts begin every day at the Mitsui, amalgamating a range of colourful, fresh ingredients. 

Celebrating the beauty of its Japanese garden, the Mitsui offers fine wines and nibbles in its Garden Bar, where candlelight and soft music accommodate romantic evenings.  

Nourishing you during your stay in the hotel, two restaurants offer a taste of home for those travelling from Europe. “Forni” is an Italian restaurant, whilst “Toki” offers a fusion of regional Japanese and French cuisine. Enjoy the innovative takes on food brought by Mitsui’s head chef Asano.