Reaffirming its excellence in service and world-class amenities, Dusit Thani Kyoto has continued its success after recently receiving the prestigious “Michelin Key.”
Dusit Thani Kyoto, a luxury oasis in the heart of Kyoto, under the management of Dusit Thani Group – a leading Thai hotel and real estate development business – has won the prestigious Four-Star Award from Forbes Travel Guide for 2025, just one year after opening. This follows its recent recognition with the Michelin Guide’s One Michelin Key, further solidifying its position as one of the most exceptional premium hotels in Kyoto.
Mr. Makoto Yamashita, the General Manager of Dusit Thani Kyoto and Dusit Thani Residence Kyoto Shijo, remarked, “Receiving the Four-Star Award from Forbes Travel Guide in just one year of operation is a significant achievement. It reflects the commitment of Dusit Thani Group to provide an impressive experience with sincere and high-quality service. We are dedicated to continually raising the bar and making this hotel a warm, elegant, and meaningful place for all our guests.”
Forbes Travel Guide, founded in 1958 in the United States, is globally recognized for pioneering the five-star hotel rating system since 1953. Forbes’ anonymous inspectors assess hotels using over 900 standards to create a transparent and trustworthy benchmark of excellence in the travel industry. The Four-Star rating is awarded to hotels with exceptional service and outstanding facilities. Dusit Thani Kyoto received this honor following a stringent evaluation by Forbes’ inspectors, who stayed at the hotel as regular guests and paid for their own expenses to ensure a fair review.
Mr. Makoto Yamashita, the General Manager of Dusit Thani Kyoto
Previously, Dusit Thani Kyoto, the first and only Thai hotel in Japan, was selected to receive the prestigious “One Michelin Key” from the Michelin Guide 2024, a special symbol awarded to hotels that provide an excellent guest experience. The Four-Star Award from Forbes Travel Guide for 2025 further underscores the hotel’s world-class service excellence.
Dusit Thani Kyoto opened in September 2023 and is located in the tranquil former capital of Kyoto, just 900 meters from Kyoto Station. The hotel’s design blends Kyoto’s priceless cultural heritage with Thailand’s beautiful architecture, offering a perfect balance of timeless elegance and contemporary charm, which can be felt in its 147 rooms.
A major highlight of the hotel is its exceptional dining experience. Guests can indulge in special Omakase meals at Kōyō restaurant, where chefs select premium, fresh seasonal ingredients to reflect Kyoto’s 24 distinct seasonal changes. For those seeking a luxurious post-dinner experience, Den Kyoto bar offers handcrafted cocktails with Thai herbs. The hotel also features Ayatana, another Thai fine-dining restaurant, providing an elevated and creative Thai dining experience using seasonal ingredients from the Kansai region, as well as fresh herbs and vegetables grown on Dusit Thani Kyoto’s own organic farm, “Dusit Farm,” located in Ohara, northern Kyoto. The hotel also produces organic tea from its tea farm in Wazuka city.
Additionally, the hotel features luxurious event spaces that can accommodate up to 240 guests, and the signature Tevarun Wellness Center, where therapists offer a unique blend of traditional Thai massage and Japanese rituals, providing a truly relaxing experience.
For more information and reservations, visit Dusit Thani Kyoto’s website.
