Kyoto - The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto

Ritz Carlton Kyoto
Kyoto

A spectacular new addition to Kyoto's hotel scene opened only two months.  Wonderful location overlooking the Kamogawa River which runs thru the heart of Kyoto.  Outstanding Japanese design, and apparently no expense spared.  And with the hotel only recently opened, service was at times a little spotty.  But an excellent staff and attitude.  Give them another a six months and they should be great.

Reception.

And a Pierre Hermé Paris haute patisserie in the lobby.

4th floor.

Our room.

With great views of the Komagawa River and Higashiyama Mountains.

After a quick lunch in the lobby restaurant...

...back to the room to relax and nap, before heading back downstairs for a drink and late dinner at Lo Locanda, a beautiful Italian restaurant designed after and on the site of a traditional Meiji house and courtyard.

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