รีวิวและความประทับใจจากผู้เข้าพักที่ The Westin Miyako Kyoto

A Murano architectural design utilizing the unique terrain of Higashiyama

I stayed in Kyoto for a 4-night, 5-day trip. One of the themes of this trip was staying at a Hotel designed by Togo Murano, and this was my second time utilizing such an accommodation. The main purpose of my visit was to stay at Kasuien the following day, so I planned to enjoy Murano's architecture by staying at this Hotel beforehand. I had reserved a Junior Suite with lounge access but was upgraded to a Heian-Kyo View room upon check-in. This room had an excellent view and was very satisfying—thank you! For meals, I chose dinner at Nanzenji Kikusui and only evaluated the breakfast buffet here. As is common in many Hotels in Kyoto, the buffet felt overcrowded and noisy, so I opted for Japanese-style breakfast on the following day instead. The bath facilities were reportedly renovated; however, some guests from certain countries were quite loud, making it difficult to relax. This raised some questions about how such facilities are designed (the bath experience at Kasuien the next day was exceptional). Overall hospitality felt somewhat disconnected from Murano's architectural elegance. Regarding Togo Murano’s architecture: This Hotel has been renovated while preserving symbolic designs by Mr. Murano as "heritage." Notable features include: - The spiral staircase in the West Wing: Known as "Murano Togo’s signature," it appears heart-shaped when viewed from below on the first floor and retains its original graceful curves and floating steps. - The lobby and banquet entrance: These areas feature curved walls and staircases that convey an elegant atmosphere reminiscent of their era. - Exterior design: The curved balconies blend seamlessly with Higashiyama’s landscape through its skyline silhouette—a hallmark of Murano's design. The architectural concept harmonizes with its sloped terrain in Higashiyama, creating overlapping structures that appear integrated into nature like part of a mountain itself. Design-wise, it embodies “Japanese spirit within Western style,” characterized by “graceful curves” and “humanistic elegance.” While employing Western modernist techniques like curved railings or lighting arrangements typical of Japan’s delicate aesthetics or flexibility are also incorporated. Preserving these elements during renovations reflects efforts similar across other Hotels valuing heritage—please continue managing this property with care!