SIX SENSES Kyoto

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Diamond Inner Circle Royal Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Superior King Room, received Deluxe King City View

How are the rooms?
42sqm. The only difference with Superior Rooms is the presence of a terrace. 60 inch SONY LCD TV, Marshall Bluetooth Audio, Sofa set, Nespresso, and Spacious bathroom. No workstation. Wall finishing is not a wall paper, but a Japanese Plaster. (This is so money spent finishing.) Bath amenities don’t have Razors. No toothpaste, but haveａpaper style one (horrible!)

View is not so attractive, especially for the City View. Courtyard View does not get as much natural light. Garden View is not a true garden of the hotel, it was a part of Shrine that located the next to the hotel.

Video of the Deluxe King City View

Photos

Which Signature Amenity did you choose and how was it?
You can choose a 50-minutes body massage treatment or a 100 USD dining credit. I choose the latter one. Considered current exchange rate situation, I believe this is the best choice.

How was the mini-bar?
Very small selection. 1x demi bottle of Champagne, 2x Craft Beer, 2x Canned Gin Tonic, 2x Japanese Sake, 2x Ginger Ale, 2x Sparkling Water. and snacks. Soft drinks and snacks are free of charge.

What was your welcome gift?
Savory snack assortment and mixed fresh juice.

How was the free breakfast?
Excellent quality, many of selections. (No bacon or sausage though)

What was good?
++++++++++ Guest recognition
++++++++++ Lot of activities to entertain the guests (at the Earth Lab and Alchemy Bar)
++++++++++ Comfortable room
++++++++++ Product qualities of food and beverage
+++++ So many Japanese artworks in the hotel such as wall printings and ornaments

What was bad?
- - - - - - - - - - WiFi speed (less than 30Mbps!)
- - - - - - - - - - In-room dining (ordering system is so complicated. Menu is not so attractive, moreover no beverage menu)
- - - - - - - - - - Paper style toothpaste (Just a sugar sheet!)
- - - - - No Razor in the amenities option.
- - - - - View (not so good as other hotels in kyoto. Crowne Plaza is much better)

Value for $ or Rewards Club Points?
Yes (Expensive though)

Would you return?
Yes

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Entrance -> Reception -> Lobby Lounge

Function Room - Kyomurasaki

Fitness Centre -> Yoga Studio

Bathhouse

Pool

Hotel Boutique and Alchemy Bar

Biohacking Recovery Lounge -> Spa Treatment Room -> Japanese and Herbal Tea Lounge

Grow With Six Senses Kids Club

The Earth Lab

Café Sekki / ALL-DAY-DINING Sekki

Bar Nine Tailes

Sushi Oga Higashiyama

Rooftop Bar (Project Pending)

Courtyard

In-room Amenities