Dusit Thani Kyoto, KyotoDusit Thani Kyoto in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 31 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $402 a night (cached, not a live quote).Dusit Thani Kyoto is a five-star hotel that opened in September 2023 in the Hanganji Monzen-machi district of Kyoto, a short distance from Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street. It has 147 air-conditioned rooms and suites that combine Thai hospitality with Japanese design. Facilities include a fitness centre, the Devarana Wellness spa with sauna and Jacuzzi, a swimming pool, a garden, secure parking and room service. The signature restaurant, Ayatana, serves Thai cuisine with local Kyoto influences. It suits couples and families wanting a quiet, well-equipped base close to the station, and business travellers can use the business centre. Rates start around $402 a night, so it is a considerable investment compared with mid-range options in the city.What stands out

Blends Thai and Japanese design

Spa, sauna and swimming pool

Walkable to Kyoto Station and sights

Family friendly with parking

Watch out for

Nightly rates start around $402

Google rating of 7.5 is modest

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