(TAN): Marriott International has opened Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, in Kyoto, Japan. The property is located at the center of Kyoto and has its own hot spring.
“We are delighted to celebrate the expansion of The Luxury Collection here in Japan with the opening of Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto as the brand’s second iconic property in Kyoto, in partnership with Mitsui Fudosan Group,” said Rajeev Menon, president, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Marriott International. “The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts are an ensemble of unique hotels across the world that celebrate authenticity and indigenousness in every destination. Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto is a wonderful addition to this very special collection.”
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Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto blends tradition with modernity. The hotel’s 161 guest rooms and suites feature natural materials shaped by traditional artisanal skills. Each room represents the luxury of traditional Japanese tea-rooms, and bathing areas in every room feature spacious bathtubs hewn from stone. Two Onsen Suites feature separate living rooms, private gardens and outdoor hot spring baths for a highly memorable experience of Japanese onsen traditions in complete luxury and privacy.
“Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto represents the essence of Japan, as framed by the narrative of its history, culture, architecture, crafts and cuisine. We seek to express this essence in our brand concept of “Embracing Japan’s Beauty”,” said Jennie Toh, vice president, Brand, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. “We have merged tradition and modernity across all aspects of our hotel design, culinary offerings and service. We look forward to welcoming guests to our hotel, and to usher them into a world of luxury inspired by the beauty and traditions of Japan.”
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Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto features two restaurants, a bar and lounge and a private dining space, all of which showcase Japanese and international epicurean experiences.
The hotel’s Italian restaurant Forni features an okudosan, a traditional Japanese cooking range with a wood-burning oven for pizzas and roasts. The garden bar offers the perfect space to enjoy afternoon tea, drinks and cocktails and Shiki-No-Ma provides a dining venue, ideal for private events.
The hotel also features a thermal spring spa for over 1,000 square meters of space including an onsen spring, two private onsen facilities, four spa treatment rooms and a fully-equipped gym. Guests can choose from an extensive menu of shiatsu massages, facials and traditional Chinese medicine treatment options.
