Josephliyen
Family · November 202510/10
I have stayed at 5 ritz carltons so far, and for a long time, ritz maldives was the top spot for me. I mean, who can challenge their heavenly backdrop and the amazing suites bestowed upon my family du...I have stayed at 5 ritz carltons so far, and for a long time, ritz maldives was the top spot for me. I mean, who can challenge their heavenly backdrop and the amazing suites bestowed upon my family during our stay? Well, ritz kyoto certainly did with not just their facinating facility, but much more importantly, their gracious ladies and gentlemen.
Prior to arriving, the concierge team worked tirelessly booking us a few michelin starred restaurants, and gave us many great recommendations. I knew this hotel itself is quite special, and booked an onsite art tour and a guided bike tour around gion as some of the complimentary activities Ritz Kyoto offer.
Starting at the check in, I loved the sit down, much more personal and relaxed setting. Marin brought me some tea and snacks to start the check in process, then walked me up and introduced me to an upgraded kamogawa view room. Her professionalism, along with her warmth and friendliness, really showcased the soft touch of ritz carlton kyoto.
The room is a treat in itself. A very large room by Japanese standard, it featured a full stone bathtub and beautiful washroom, of course accompanied by the highest end toto wash washlet. The sencha served in the room, along with a few different tea snacks, enabled me to sit by the window to unwind from a long shinkansen ride from shigoku earlier that day, while absorbing the serene sense of the kamogawa.
Our bike tour started early in the mornign at 6:30. Our host is Gabriel from the Phillipines whom has a tremendous passion for Japan. His knowledge of both the bike and art tours were impeccable. His attentiveness during our bike tour, where he automatically stops for us anticipating good photo spots, and moved my bike for me just to make sure it was convient for me, nonetheless demonstrated ritz carlton's legendary hospitality. I felt he exhibited Japanese's amazing attentiveness to service, and truly appreciated his attention to us as guests.
Finally, the breakfast is very well prepared at this Ritz-Carlton. It may not have the biggest number of dishes selection, but between the western and Japanese offerings their quality and taste certainly is top notch. I very much enjoyed their signature eggs benedict which featured a thick slice, but not overly fatty bacon.Show More
