Fauchon Hotel Kyoto  

In Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, a luxury boutique hotel a short walk from Kawaramachi Street and about 10 minutes on foot from Nishiki Market. Nearby sights include Yasui Konpiragu, Kodai-ji, Kenninji Temple, Gojō and Shoseien Garden.

A Paris-meets-Kyoto gourmet concept with a colorful macaron boutique and food-forward design. The hotel has 59 guestrooms with stocked 'gourmet' minibars, flat-screen TVs, bidet-equipped bathrooms, slippers, safes and daily housekeeping.

Full-service spa and massage room, plus a fitness center for active stays. Enjoy the bar/lounge and the top-floor Grand Café where chefs rework local ingredients Fauchon-style, plus concierge, elevator, laundry/dry-cleaning and complimentary Wi‑Fi—wake up to pastry aromas from the on-site boutique.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk. Multilingual staff and concierge services assist with local arrangements.

Grand Café Fauchon serves French cuisine with Kyoto ingredients, while a coffee shop and pastry boutique offer colorful macarons and signature pastries. Full breakfast is served daily (7:00–10:30, for a fee), and limited room service is available.