May 30, 2019, 9:14 am
Last edit by: bhrubin
Expert Review (posted to Luxury Forum) from May 2018:
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...-recovery-2624
https://www.flyertalk.com/hotel-revi...-recovery-2624
Ritz Carlton Kyoto, Japan [Master Thread]
Oct 9, 2019, 8:27 pm
#317
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 304
I wasn't charged anything. This was on the original reservation email:
"Using your points will cover your room charge and tax. Additional service charges, additional bed fees (such as crib, pack and play, or rollaway bed), or resort fees may apply where applicable."
"Using your points will cover your room charge and tax. Additional service charges, additional bed fees (such as crib, pack and play, or rollaway bed), or resort fees may apply where applicable."
Oct 9, 2019, 9:22 pm
#318
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 1,179
I wasn't charged anything. This was on the original reservation email:
"Using your points will cover your room charge and tax. Additional service charges, additional bed fees (such as crib, pack and play, or rollaway bed), or resort fees may apply where applicable."
"Using your points will cover your room charge and tax. Additional service charges, additional bed fees (such as crib, pack and play, or rollaway bed), or resort fees may apply where applicable."
Oct 10, 2019, 4:51 pm
#319
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: TLL
Programs: AY LUMO (500K+), Marriott Abassador, Hertz President Circle, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 214
I wasn't charged anything. This was on the original reservation email:
"Using your points will cover your room charge and tax. Additional service charges, additional bed fees (such as crib, pack and play, or rollaway bed), or resort fees may apply where applicable."
"Using your points will cover your room charge and tax. Additional service charges, additional bed fees (such as crib, pack and play, or rollaway bed), or resort fees may apply where applicable."
Oct 27, 2019, 6:43 pm
#321
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Ex-Bonvoyed, Hyatt, Hilton, BR, AC, AA
Posts: 1,298
Checked in last evening and this property has been nothing short of amazing. I came in with sky high expectations based on reviews from fellow FTers, and they've so far managed to exceed them all.
The staff, the food and the hardware are all simply perfect. This might become my favorite hotel that I've ever had the pleasure of staying at.
The staff, the food and the hardware are all simply perfect. This might become my favorite hotel that I've ever had the pleasure of staying at.
Nov 6, 2019, 1:01 pm
#322
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NC
Programs: AAConciergeKey/1MM, DL DM/2 MM, UA Gold,Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 11,978
Where do you find the bus from the train station to the hotel? Do you have to organize it in advance?
Nov 6, 2019, 11:56 pm
#323
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YYZ
Programs: Ex-Bonvoyed, Hyatt, Hilton, BR, AC, AA
Posts: 1,298
Nov 7, 2019, 3:45 am
#324
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NC
Programs: AAConciergeKey/1MM, DL DM/2 MM, UA Gold,Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 11,978
Nov 7, 2019, 8:43 am
#326
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 805
Nov 12, 2019, 8:59 am
#327
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 304
There is a car service mentioned on the website though:
A memorable stay in our suite room including a drop off car service and daily breakfast.
Nov 18, 2019, 8:14 am
#329
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 45
This is where the HR Kyoto trumps the RC Kyoto, with their multiple thoughtfulness of each point of the guest stay experience. Just stayed at the RC Kyoto for the first time, as expected, service should and is befitting RC standards for a very service-orientated society. Got upgraded to the Kamogawa Deluxe room as a Platinum and breakfast was included. Staff was wonderful and helpful, but as it should be for an RC in Japan and the price you pay. HR Kyoto still has the edge in my book as a Hyatt Globalist, though I will not hesitate to stay at the RC Kyoto again as a Marriott Platinum member if the opportunity presents itself. The Japanese breakfast was good at RC Kyoto though I felt the Japanese breakfast was better at HR Kyoto. But it was a lovely view in the hotel with Koyo season all around now.
Nov 18, 2019, 10:45 am
#330
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,267
With the room rates where they are at the RC, I would be amazed if there would be much of a demand for a shuttle bus to/from the train station amongst the clientele.
Plus, the RC is about 3x the distance from Kyoto Station compared to the HR.
Plus, the RC is about 3x the distance from Kyoto Station compared to the HR.