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Hotel Monterey Kyoto is designed around the Arts & Crafts movement of Scotland in northern England and the historic city of Edinburgh. Kyoto and Edinburgh are sister cities, and they share many similarities as beautiful ancient capitals in Europe and Asia, with historic streetscapes and traditional lifestyles and culture. The design is based on a shared culture of craftsmanship.

Newly opened in Kyoto, where a thousand years of history lives on, our Hotel offers an intimate luxury stay that lets you experience Kyoto’s “now,” where tradition meets innovation. Step inside and you’ll find refined contemporary design brought to life with Kyoto-inspired details and art throughout. Each guest room features a spacious bathroom to soothe travel fatigue and a minibar stocked with drinks. In your private space, savor every moment of indulgence at your leisure. With traditional streetscapes and temples nearby—along with popular restaurants and galleries all within walking distance—our location makes it easy to explore Kyoto’s many charms freely. A special experience found only here awaits guests from around the world. Discover a new kind of luxury in Kyoto.

A designated Tangible Cultural Property of Kyoto City, this traditional Kyoto townhouse (the former Ban Residence) has been carefully preserved and renovated, and redesigned as a lounge.While retaining the original character of a classic machiya, we offer a stay that lets you experience living in Kyoto.

A single private Room occupying an entire floor, offering a spacious 60 square meters with large windows for a bright and open atmosphere. The unique interior design focuses on colors and textures, featuring Room wear, furnishings, and amenities centered around the Jürgen Lehl/Babaghuri brand—an experience exclusive to MALDA. For breakfast, enjoy seasonal organic vegetable dishes, passed down from the Jürgen Lehl staff cafeteria, served in your Room. Take your time to relax and reflect, free from the distractions and clutter of daily life, in the heart of Kyoto.