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HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

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A The Luxury Collection hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO offers a truly unique luxury experience where Kyoto's rich heritage meets contemporary elegance. Located on the historic site of the Mitsui family residence, adjacent to UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nijo-jo Castle, the hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in the essence of Kyoto through refined Japanese hospitality, the natural "Thermal Spring Spa", Innovative Kyoto French cuisine at "TOKI", and thoughtfully curated cultural experiences. Every stay is designed to create meaningful and unforgettable connections with the spirit of Kyoto.

284 Nijoaburanokoji-cho, Aburano-koji St. Nijo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, 604 0051 Kyoto, Japan
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HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa
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Stays until Sep 27, 2026 · Book by Sep 27

About HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa

Insider tip

Treat yourself to an Onsen Suite with a private, outdoor natural spring bath. Soak in the mineral-rich water while admiring your Japanese tsubo-niwa garden with stone lanterns.

In the hotel’s own words

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is a luxury hotel located beside Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nijo Castle. Built on the historic site of the Mitsui family residence. The 160-room hotel features 2 restaurants, including the Innovative Kyoto French TOKI; Thermal Spring Spa sourced from an on-site natural spring; and a modern tea ceremony room. The hotel presents an ambiance of refined sophistication and serves as a cultural gateway to discover Kyoto.

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・The first property in Japan to earn a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating in its opening year inspection and has retained that distinction for five consecutive years; in 2026, its Spa also achieved Five Star status.

・Received Three Michelin Keys since it's lauched year for 2 consecutive years.

・Selected for The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Marriott STARS benefits, included

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Marriott STARS is Marriott's 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. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

10 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Deluxe Room
Available in King Bed or Two Double Beds
463 ft²
2Premier Room
538 ft²
3Garden Room
Members only
4Nijo Room
Nijo-jo Castle view · Available in King Bed or Two Double Beds
Members only
Suites
Size
5Deluxe Suite
Members only
6Executive Suite
Members only
7Garden Suite
Members only
8Nijo Suite
Members only
9Onsen Suite
Courtyard view · Available in King Bed or Two Double Beds
Members only
10Presidential Suite
Nijo-jo Castle view · 1 King
Members only

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 Marriott STARS 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 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.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

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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