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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Rialto Score 8.5+

A Four Seasons hotel. Rialto is a Four Seasons Preferred Partner agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto’s 123 luxury rooms and suites, and 57 residential suites – featuring open kitchens and the city’s largest in-suite entertaining spaces – are designed to maximize kutsurogi, the art of relaxation. Accessed by a glass bridge, the real stunner is the traditional tea house, Shakusui-tei, which hosts evening sake tastings. Indulge at the spa, indoor pool, or fitness center after a long day of city exploring.

445 3 Myohoin Maekawa Cho, Higashiyama-ku, 605-0932 Kyoto, Japan
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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
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3rd Night Free
Stays until Dec 31, 2030

About Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Insider tip

The clued-in, multilingual concierges can create such unique cultural encounters as a pottery class, maiko makeover, or Zen meditation session with a monk at the Shoden Eigen-in temple.

In the hotel’s own words

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, ranked #100 for “Travel + Leisure” World’s Best Awards 2023, welcomes you to our contemporary oasis nestled around Shakusui-en, an 800-year-old heritage pond garden. Located in the serene and well-preserved Higashiyama district, our Hotel puts many of Kyoto’s key attractions within easy reach. Every season unveils new splendours, providing an unrivalled setting for cultural rituals, wellness experiences and culinary explorations. Immerse yourself in the city’s authentic living history while still enjoying the modern luxury and bespoke service synonymous with Four Seasons.

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Kyoto, Japan’s former Imperial capital with more than one thousand years of exquisitely preserved history is home to two thousand temples and shrines, complete with authentic Japanese gardens and a kaleidoscope of festivals, ceremonies and rituals year-round. Seventeen are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, living evidence of golden age Japan. Yet, the city is also modern, pulsing with up-to-the-moment arts, design and culture.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits, included

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Four Seasons Preferred Partner is Four Seasons' invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below.

  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100-200 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

20 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Deluxe Room, King Bed, Courtyard View, Tub & Shower
A serene sitting area beneath seasonal scenes painted on the bed's headboard, with a window that opens to the courtyard breeze.
527 ft²
1 King
2Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View, Soaking Tub & Shower
One of the largest standard guest room categories, with a serene sitting area and an openable window to the courtyard.
527 ft²
2 Doubles
3Premier Room, King Bed, Floors 3-5, City or Courtyard View, Soaking Tu
A contemporary room with a living area and work desk, overlooking Kyoto city or the hotel's courtyard.
Members only
1 King
4Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, Floors 3-5, Tub & Shower
A contemporary room with a living area for two, overlooking the courtyard.
Members only
2 Doubles
5Premier Heritage Garden Room, King Bed, Floors 1-5, Soaking Tub & Rain
Minimalist, contemporary design with views of Shakusui-en, the hotel's 12th-century pond garden.
Members only
1 King
6Premier Heritage Garden Room, 2 Double Beds, Floors 1-5, Soaking Tub &
A contemporary room with a seating area, overlooking Shakusui-en, the hotel's 12th-century pond garden.
Members only
2 Doubles
7Four Seasons Heritage Garden Room, King Bed, 4th Floor
A fourth-floor room with a private balcony over Shakusui-en, the hotel's 12th-century pond garden, and views of the mountains beyond.
Members only
1 King
8Four Seasons Heritage Garden Room, 2 Double Beds, 4th Floor
A fourth-floor room with a private balcony overlooking Shakusui-en pond garden and the mountains beyond.
Members only
2 Doubles
Suites
Size
Bed options
9One Bedroom Suite, King Bed, Floors 1-5, Courtyard Views
Blends traditional and modern design with a dining room, living area, and separate bedroom.
Members only
1 King
10One Bedroom Premier Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Floors 1-5, Courtyard View
Ample space for relaxation and entertainment with an elegant living area, ideal for a family stay.
Members only
2 Twins
11One Bedroom Heritage Garden Suite, King Bed, Floors 1-5
A spacious suite ideal for business trips, with a marble-topped desk and views of the courtyard or garden.
Members only
1 King
12One Bedroom Premier Heritage Garden Suite, King Bed, Floors 1-3
A large suite with distinct living and sleeping spaces overlooking Shakusui-en pond garden; some rooms have a private balcony.
Members only
1 King
13One Bedroom Premier Heritage Garden Suite, 2 Double Beds, Floors 2-4
Living and sleeping areas overlooking Shakusui-en pond garden, illuminated by natural light; some rooms have a private balcony.
Members only
2 Doubles
Residences
Size
Bed options
14One Bedroom Residence, King Bed, Courtyard or Myoho-in Temple View
A full residence with a dining area, kitchen, and private balcony, in royal purple and olive green tones.
Members only
1 King
15One Bedroom Residence, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard or Myoho-in Temple Vie
A full residence with dining area, kitchen, and a separate kids' bedroom, in royal purple and olive green tones.
Members only
2 Doubles
16One Bedroom Heritage Garden Residence, King Bed
Private balcony views of Shakusui-en pond garden, with separate living and sleeping rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a walk-in closet.
Members only
1 King
17One Bedroom Heritage Garden Residence, 2 Double Beds
Separate living and sleeping rooms with a fully equipped kitchen and private balcony overlooking Shakusui-en pond garden.
Members only
2 Doubles
18Two Bedroom Tatami Residence, King and 2 Double Beds
A main bedroom plus an authentic Japanese tatami room, offering a culturally immersive stay for families or close friends.
Members only
1 King + 2 Doubles
19Two Bedroom Heritage Garden Residence, King and 2 Double Beds
Spacious living and dining areas for family and friends, with a private balcony overlooking Shakusui-en pond garden.
Members only
1 King + 2 Doubles
20Two Bedroom Kyoto Residence
The hotel's largest residence, with floor-to-ceiling city skyline views, two private balconies, and a dining table for six.
Members only
1 King + 2 Doubles or 2 Kings

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Four Seasons Preferred Partner always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100-200 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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