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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto

Rialto Score 8.5+

A Four Seasons hotel. Rialto is a Four Seasons Preferred Partner agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

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, 2028

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.

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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
One of the hotel's largest standard rooms, with a serene sitting area beneath the courtyard-facing window.
527 ft²
1 King
2Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View, Soaking Tub & Shower
One of the hotel's largest standard rooms, with a soaking tub and courtyard views.
527 ft²
2 Doubles
3Premier Room, King Bed, Floors 3-5, City or Courtyard View, Soaking Tu
A contemporary room on floors 3-5 with expansive city or courtyard views and a soaking tub.
Members only
1 King
4Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, Floors 3-5, Tub & Shower
Members only
2 Doubles
5Premier Heritage Garden Room, King Bed, Floors 1-5, Soaking Tub & Rain
Wakes up to 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 &
Members only
2 Doubles
7Four Seasons Heritage Garden Room, King Bed, 4th Floor
A fourth-floor room with a private balcony overlooking the heritage pond garden and mountains beyond.
Members only
1 King
8Four Seasons Heritage Garden Room, 2 Double Beds, 4th Floor
Members only
2 Doubles
Suites
Size
Bed options
9One Bedroom Suite, King Bed, Floors 1-5, Courtyard Views
A blend of traditional and modern design with a dining room and living area.
Members only
1 King
10One Bedroom Premier Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Floors 1-5, Courtyard View
An elegant living area for relaxation and entertainment alongside two twin beds.
Members only
2 Twins
11One Bedroom Heritage Garden Suite, King Bed, Floors 1-5
A marble-topped desk beside floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the heritage garden.
Members only
1 King
12One Bedroom Premier Heritage Garden Suite, King Bed, Floors 1-3
Distinct living and sleeping spaces illuminated by natural light, overlooking the heritage garden.
Members only
1 King
13One Bedroom Premier Heritage Garden Suite, 2 Double Beds, Floors 2-4
Members only
2 Doubles
Residences
Size
Bed options
14One Bedroom Residence, King Bed, Courtyard or Myoho-in Temple View
A dining area, kitchen, balcony and separate kids' bedroom.
Members only
1 King
15One Bedroom Residence, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard or Myoho-in Temple Vie
Members only
2 Doubles
16One Bedroom Heritage Garden Residence, King Bed
A private balcony opening to changing seasonal views of the heritage pond garden.
Members only
1 King
17One Bedroom Heritage Garden Residence, 2 Double Beds
Members only
2 Doubles
18Two Bedroom Tatami Residence, King and 2 Double Beds
A main bedroom with two beds plus an authentic Japanese tatami room with a king-size futon.
Members only
1 King + 2 Doubles
19Two Bedroom Heritage Garden Residence, King and 2 Double Beds
Tailor-made for family and friends, with spacious living and dining areas overlooking the heritage garden.
Members only
1 King + 2 Doubles
20Two Bedroom Kyoto Residence
The hotel's largest residence, framed by floor-to-ceiling views of the Kyoto city skyline.
Members only
1 King + 2 Doubles or 2 Kings

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

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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.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT with our AI hotel booking MCP server and ask for rates. You finish the booking instantly on a secure Rialto page, direct with the hotel. 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.

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.

What room types does Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto offer?

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto lists Deluxe Room, King Bed, Courtyard View, Tub & Shower, Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View, Soaking Tub & Shower, Premier Room, King Bed, Floors 3-5, City or Courtyard View, Soaking Tu, Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, Floors 3-5, Tub & Shower, Premier Heritage Garden Room, King Bed, Floors 1-5, Soaking Tub & Rain, Premier Heritage Garden Room, 2 Double Beds, Floors 1-5, Soaking Tub & and 14 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

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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