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Dusit Thani Kyoto named Four-Star Hotel in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Star Awards
Dusit
Thani Kyoto, a luxury urban oasis operated by Dusit International, one of
Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has built on its
recent One Michelin Key recognition by earning a 2025 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star
Award—further cementing its reputation as one of Kyoto’s most exceptional
hotels.
Founded
in the United States in 1958, Forbes Travel Guide (formerly known as Mobil
Travel Guide) is a globally respected authority in luxury hospitality, renowned
for pioneering the five-star rating system in 1960. Its anonymous inspectors
evaluate hotels based on more than 900 objective standards, ensuring a trusted
benchmark of excellence in the travel industry.
The
Four-Star rating is awarded to properties that demonstrate exceptional service
and outstanding facilities. Dusit Thani Kyoto earned this distinction through
rigorous, undercover assessments by Forbes Travel Guide’s inspectors, who
experienced the hotel just as a typical guest would—paying their own way to
ensure impartiality.
Opened
in September 2023, Dusit Thani Kyoto is set in the peaceful Hongwanji
Monzen-machi district, just 850 metres from the city’s bustling Kyoto Station.
Operating under Dusit’s luxury Dusit Thani brand, the hotel seamlessly blends
Thai-inspired gracious hospitality with Japan’s deep-rooted culture of omotenashi
(wholeheartedly looking after guests) and features 147 meticulously designed
guest rooms that balance timeless elegance with contemporary comfort.
The
hotel also serves as a hub of gourmet dining experiences. Guests can embark on
an interactive omakase journey at Kōyō, which showcases Kyoto’s 24
micro-seasons through the finest ingredients. Den Kyoto elevates mixology with
handcrafted cocktails infused with Thai herbs, while Ayatana, the hotel’s
signature Thai fine-dining restaurant, delivers an exquisite celebration of
Thai flavours and culinary artistry. Committed to sustainability, Ayatana
sources premium seasonal ingredients from the Kansai region, including fresh
herbs and vegetables from Ohara Farm and organic tea leaves from its own tea
farm in Wazuka.
Alongside
versatile event spaces that accommodate up to 240 guests, the hotel also boasts
a signature Devarana Wellness centre, where expert therapists blend ancient
Thai massage therapies with traditional Japanese healing rituals, ensuring a
truly restorative experience.
“Receiving
Forbes Travel Guide’s distinguished Four-Star Award just over a year after our
opening is a remarkable achievement and a testament to our unwavering
commitment to excellence, heartfelt service, and creating truly memorable
experiences for our guests,” said Makoto Yamashita, Cluster General Manager,
Dusit Thani Kyoto and ASAI Kyoto Shijo. “Inspired by this accolade and our One
Michelin Key status, we remain committed to raising the bar, delivering
exceptional service, and ensuring our hotel continues to be a place of warmth,
elegance, and meaningful connections for all who visit.”
For
more information about the hotel, please visit Dusit Thani Kyoto.
Image
Credit: © Dusit International
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