รีวิวและความประทับใจจากผู้เข้าพักที่ Imperial Hotel, Kyoto

For lovers of small luxury

It seems that the only company to propose a Plan to build a Hotel while preserving the Yasaka Kaikan building was the Imperial Hotel. By meeting the height restrictions, this beautiful building with wonderful views has been brought back to life. Apparently, Obayashi Corporation still had the original blueprints from when it was first built, and the demolition, renovation, and extension were carried out superbly—surely drawing attention from architecture enthusiasts as well as fans of Important Cultural Properties. My spouse and I have previously stayed in Kyoto at Tawaraya Ryokan, The Westin Miyako Kyoto (Kasuien / Twin), The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Marufukuro, L’Hotel de Hiei, and Hoshinoya Kyoto. In most cases, our main purpose was staying at the Accommodation rather than sightseeing. This time, we learned that the interior design of the newly opened Imperial Hotel in Kyoto was handled by Mr. Tomoyuki Sakakida of Shinsozai Kenkyujo (New Material Research Laboratory), which immediately sparked our interest. Once inside, there was no stiffness at all; with generous use of stone and wood throughout, the interiors created a comfortable space that blends naturally with its surroundings. While being shown around by the concierge team, we were captivated by the beauty of the stone used in the pool area. It was my first time ever feeling an impulse to say, “I want to swim in this pool!” even though I’m not a strong swimmer—and in fact we ended up enjoying it almost as if we had it all to ourselves. We could truly feel how much everyone wanted to be helpful and make guests happy; not once did we feel uncomfortable. Thank you for your thoughtful hospitality. On our way out we took a taxi and recorded a video for our own memories; watching it later, we saw everyone waving in their own way and sending us off with wonderful smiles. Seeing this made us imagine that relationships and teamwork among staff must be working very well. Apologies if this sounds presumptuous—we look forward to seeing you again someday. The interiors are not flashy; rather than immediate visual impact at first glance, this Accommodation is recommended for those who appreciate refined quality pieces and contemporary art.