EMPTYJET Recommend
Aman Kyoto
Kyoto · Japan
81.4EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$$from ~$2,725 / night
- Wellness
- wellness
- couples
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #343
Hotel The Mitsui
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
1,551 guest reviews analysed
Japan, 〒604-0051 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nijoaburanokojicho, 284
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Among the world's finest
Global excellence index
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
76.7 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,551 guest reviews across Google, Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- couples
- city breaks
- food & wine
About Hotel The Mitsui
Hotel The Mitsui is located in Kyoto, Japan, and holds the EMPTYJET designation. The property has received a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026 and is ranked number 46 on The World's 50 Best Hotels list for 2025. It also appears in the La Liste Top 1000 for 2026, with a score of 92.5 out of 100.
This collection of international recognitions marks Hotel The Mitsui as a notable choice for travellers seeking a distinguished stay in Kyoto.
Why it stands out
Hotel The Mitsui is listed for its EMPTYJET tier and a strong record of accolades, including a Forbes Five-Star rating for 2026, a place in The World's 50 Best Hotels for 2025, and a high La Liste score. Its central Kyoto location further supports its status in the catalogue.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Type
- City
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Multiple restaurants — evidence: Our restaurants and bar facilities consist of 4 distinct sections: TOKI, FORNI, THE GARDEN BAR and SHIKI-NO-MA
- Bar — Our restaurants and bar facilities consist of 4 distinct sections: TOKI, FORNI, THE GARDEN BAR and SHIKI-NO-MA
- Afternoon tea — evidence: Kyotamba Chestnut Afternoon Tea: Celebrating the Bounty of Kyotamba and the Flavours of Autumn
Wellness
- Spa — THERMAL SPRING SPA facilities at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO are a haven for relaxation
- Fitness centre — evidence: SPA Treatments Thermal Spring Private Onsen Gym
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
- MICHELIN GuideThree Keys2026
- The World's 50 Best HotelsList · #462025
- La ListeTop 10002026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
35.0135, 135.7534Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial4 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider7 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
- WikidataEncyclopedia6 fields
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