Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto

Name: Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto
Address: 7 Seikanji Ryozan-Cho, Higashiyama-Ward, Kyoto, jp

Location: 7 Seikanji Ryozan-Cho, Higashiyama-Ward, Kyoto, jp

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience 5-star luxury at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, offering beautifully air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and elegant decor.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion Shijo Station, the hotel offers easy access to Kyoto's cultural sites and transportation hubs.

Exceptional Services
Enjoy personalized concierge services, room service, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto.

Book now to indulge in an unforgettable stay at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto and discover the perfect blend of luxury and tradition in the heart of Kyoto.

Important Information

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Car hire
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Kid meals
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
24-hour security
Security alarm
Key card access
Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Spa tub (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
Japanese garden
Health or beauty spa nearby
Vegetarian menu options available
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Banyan ONSEN retreat King Room

This double room's special feature is the hot tub. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Grand ONSEN retreat Twin Room

This twin room features a hot tub. The spacious twin room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Serenity King Room

The hot tub is a top feature of this double room. The spacious double room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Serenity Twin Room

Guests will have a special experience as the twin room offers a hot tub. The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Grand Serenity King Room

This double room's standout feature is the hot tub. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Grand Serenity Twin Room

This twin room features a hot tub. The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The twin room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Wellbeing Sanctuary King Room

Guests will have a special experience as this double room features a hot tub. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Wellbeing Sanctuary Twin Room

Guests will have a special experience as the twin room features a hot tub. The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The twin room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
ONSEN retreat King Room

This double room features a hot tub. The spacious double room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a bath. The double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
ONSEN retreat Twin Room

This twin room's special feature is the hot tub. The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The twin room offers soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Grand ONSEN retreat King Room

Guests will have a special experience as the double room offers a hot tub. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The double room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Pajamas
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Key card access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Guest Reviews

columba (10/5): - The service was very personalized. The location is great, very close to Gion area too. Loved the room layout & hotel food. Nothing.
Matthew (10/5): We had a brilliant time and were able to take walking tours of the market and catch Ubers wherever needed. The hotel is - It was a beautiful Hotel and they made sure we were absolutely catered for in respect of the meals. The staff were very friendly and the hotel is situated perfectly. Nothing
Kathryn (10/5): Fabulous - Fabulous hotel in old Kyoto with fantastic views and beautifully appointed rooms. Wonderful staff and amazing choice of à la carte breakfasts. Onsen facilities in the hotel and Yukata provided. Fab!
HYESUN (9/5): -
Henrietta (10/5): - Everything
Mirac (3/5): - Location Staff, Restaurant
Sebastien (1/5): - Ils ont chargé des montant indus . Booking n’a pas aidé du tout.
Andre (10/5): -
Siobhan (10/5): Fabulous hotel, facilities, location and landscape. Thank you for a fantastic holiday. - Fabulous Japanese breakfasts
Sangkyun (8/5): -
Christopher (10/5): -
SEUNG EIY (6/5): - 일단 비좁다ᆢ 리조트는 아니니 이해할만하나 바 라운지 없고 ᆢ그나마, 자질구레한 문제, 예로 슬리퍼는 발가락에 들어가지도 않고, 로션 샴프병 꼭지도 원활치 않다ᆢ여기 직원들은 알면서 이런걸 방치 하나? 한국말하는 직원이 있어 좋다ㆍ 투숙객 대부분이 한국인이어서 그렇다네요ᆢ 방 문짝이나 창문등 자재는 최상급 인데 ᆢ글헤 5성,4성?ᆢ이기엔 가성비 편의성은 떨어집니다ㆍ
Omnia (10/5): One of the best hotels I’ve stayed on - Everything about this property was perfect starting from the moment we entered to the moment we left we were very well taken care of :) The onsen was amazing and the room was very spacious and comfortable Nothing
Hsi Hung (10/5): -
Aritz (10/5): -
Emma (10/5): - Everything at Banyan Tree was phenomenal from the food to the staff to the gorgeous room and property. My partner's birthday occurred during the stay and the staff went above and beyond to celebrate him quietly. We were so sad to leave - can't wait to return to a Banyan Tree property sometime in the future! Everything was wonderful.
MASARU (9/5): - 閑静の場所にあり、設備ともに文句なし。ただ、コンビニ、買い物などをする場合、移動には車が必要なのでその点が気にならなければ問題ありません。僕は喫煙者で、喫煙所が外にしかないので冬は寒いです。雨が降ったら喫煙者にはかなり厳しい条件です
Nguyen (10/5): -
Serdar (6/5): Average - Room was good in room dining experience is bad
Rashed (10/5): Perfect - Everything is clean and worth it, and if I return to Kyoto, I will stay at this hotel again. “It’s in a high place, but the view is worth the effort because it’s at the highest area in Kyoto.”
salvatore (10/5): A divinely luxurious stay in Kyoto. - Everything about this hotel was perfect: the location, the staff, the room and the amenities. The onsen available for the guest until late was a bless after a long day of walking around. The breakfast divine. Hard to find a negative but perhaps we were expecting a bigger outdoor space based on the description of the hotel.
Abdulla (10/5): If you like japan heritage you have to try it here - The location and the facilities Nothing
Максим (9/5): -
Nicolas (6/5): -
Danilo (9/5): - Красивый вид, большой номер Завтрак
Olivia (8/5): - L’hôtel est magnifique mais le restaurant ne vaut pas son prix…
Elena (8/5): - Breakfast was served as a menu, not a big choice
Kim (10/5): - The property and room were beautiful and the staff were very attentive and helpful
Jack (10/5): -
Elena (10/5): -
Turki (10/5): -
Stephane (10/5): -
Rebecca (10/5): It met my expectations. The location was ideal, away from the madding crowd. Loved the bamboo forest - Food was excellent! service was superb.
Dongwook (10/5): - The property is impeccably designed and constructed, with an outstanding location. Nevertheless, the most memorable aspect of our stay was the exceptional service provided by the hotel staff. Every member of the team greeted us warmly, demonstrated genuine friendliness, and consistently went out of their way to ensure guests were comfortable and well cared for. Our experience at this hotel surpassed expectations, and I look forward to returning soon with my mother. Thank you very much for your wonderful hospitality.
Sergei K (9/5): Trully unforgetable and unique experience! - My wife and I had an amazing experience at Banyan Tree Hotel Kyoto! The entire hotel was spotlessly clean and beautifully designed. The food was absolutely delicious, and we especially enjoyed the Japanese breakfast each morning. The staff were mostly incredibly responsive and empathetic, which made us feel truly welcomed. We were pleasantly surprised to be served food late in the evening, even though it was supposed to be unavailable at that time - a thoughtful gesture we really appreciated. Overall, it was an unforgettable stay - calm, elegant, and run at the highest level of quality. Highly recommended! There was just one exception - a staff member at the reception who didn’t quite understand an unusual situation with our onsen booking and kept following the script. Thankfully, someone later clarified everything over the phone, and it was resolved smoothly.
Rafał (10/5): -
saud (10/5): - Exceptional overall experience
Barbara (8/5): -
Okada (10/5): -
Guillaume (10/5): Perfect ! -
Michelle (10/5): - The staff treated us like VIP the moment we got out of the taxi and checked in. The check-in staff served us matcha and very fresh mochi confectionaries. The concierge, Yumi, in particular, went above and beyond to help us arrange our bullet train transportation after our stay to make our upcoming journey as seamless as possible. We could not be more grateful for her assistance. Our Grand Serenity room was beautiful. We appreciated the additional treats that were provided during turn down service. We also loved the essential oil selections to enhance the smell of our room. The bed in our room was the most comfortable we had on our 2 week trip in Asia. My husband and I felt like we were in zen heaven during our entire stay. The complimentary Japanese kaiseki breakfast at the onsite restaurant Ryozen was also a treat!
Luis (10/5): - muy bien ubicada y el servicio de primera
Anya (10/5): Zen hotel perfection - Everything was delightful. The rooms were large, elegant. The onsen bath was heavenly. The staff was perfect. The hotel was immaculate, a zen delight!!! Could have stayed there for a month. Surpasses Four Seasons. Nothing.
laurent (6/5): - Difficult access Close to cimetière
laurent (6/5): -
Johanna (9/5): On s’y sent très bien mais manque de personnel qui parle anglais -
Anneliese (10/5): Ein Wohlfühlhotel - Die Aussicht von unserem ersten Zimmer war furchtbar, wir übersiedelten einen Stock höher, das war dann besser.
Patrick (10/5): - INCREDIBLE PEOPLE AND SERVICE.
Luz (10/5): Beautiful location, incredible service. - Everything! Beautifully designed, very welcoming. Smells wonderful. Nothing!
Kevin (10/5): - Amazing staff. Great location. Nice and new.
Loukia (9/5): Superb -
Xueli (10/5): Exceptional -
Daniil (4/5): nice pictures but mismatching staff and level of service + poor breakfast - location is very nice and interiors are great. Onsen - lack of staff - very poor English skills - very disappointing breakfast - very barebones fitness - in-room dining until 9 pm only and not serving most food between 2 and 5
Heesung (10/5): Exceptional - clean. kind staffs. best onsen need round trip shuttle ride service to near by
Martins (10/5): Everything was excellent. - A modern hotel with a stylish design and an excellent breakfast. Everything was excellent.
Koji (8/5): 景色最高、ルームサービスダメ - ルームサービスが最悪メニューが少ない、おいしくない、遅い
Verified traveler (2/5): 4박 후기 - 최근 오픈한 호텔로, 반얀트리 브랜드에 대한 기대치를 충족하기에는 다소 부족한 부분이 있었습니다. 직원들은 대체로 친절했으나, 5성급 특급 호텔에서 기대되는 세심하고 전문적인 서비스 수준과는 거리가 있었습니다. 레스토랑의 식사는 무난한 편에 그쳤으며, 인룸 다이닝 메뉴는 선택의 폭이 매우 제한적이었습니다. 리조트형 시설이 아닌 만큼 공용 온천장은 크기가 작고 다만 객실과 온천장 이동은 편리한 동선이였습니다. 온천 객실은 일반 객실과 구분되니 예약시 사전 확인이 필수적입니다. 피트니스 센터 역시 공간이 협소하고 답답하게 느껴졌습니다. 넓은 로비 공간 외에는 눈에 띄는 특징이 없었으며, 객실 수가 적어 조용하긴 하지만 호텔 내부 공간이 전반적으로 좁아 여유로운 분위기를 기대하기 어려웠습니다. 객실은 지나치게 건조하여, 가습 효과를 위해 욕조에 물을 받아도 큰 효과가 없었고, 난방기를 꺼도 여전히 건조했습니다. 특히 숙면 후 목이 따가울 정도로 불편함이 있었습니다. 호텔의 가장 큰 장점은 청수사 인근에 위치해 고즈넉한 분위기를 즐길 수 있다는 점이지만, 다른 지역으로의 접근성이 떨어지고, 주변에 편의시설이 부족해 불편했습니다. 또한, 교토 택시 기사들조차 위치를 잘 몰라 Park Hyatt를 기준으로 설명해야만 찾아갈 수 있었습니다. 다만, 오픈 초기 호텔답게 모든 시설이 매우 깨끗하고 청결했던 점은 인상적이었습니다.
david (10/5): A gem perfectly placed along a bamboo forest - My favorite part of my 21 day journey was Kyoto and the Banyan Tree Higashiyama. The hotel was perfectly located and the check in was enjoyable. My room was stunning and a wonderful refuge after spending the day waking and hiking around the sacred temples of Kyoto. I liked how I could customize my room with the screens and the different lighting options in the room. Breakfast was perfectly presented each morning.
Murtaza (8/5): Very good -
Stephanie (6/5): - This is a newer hotel. The location is a little difficult for walking to or from- taxis do not come by so we had to walk down to them each time. Think they haven’t found this hotel in the map yet. Room was lovely with fabulous views. The staff was what brought our rating of this hotel down, from the minute we arrived we felt unwelcome and staff was spotty the entire stay. I could say more, but we stayed at 2 other hotels during our visit to Kyoto and their service was impeccable. This hotel, from a service prospective, was far from a 5 star experience; or an experiences we’ve had at other Banyan properties
Julija (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful, new and clean. Staff is very attendant.
bita (8/5): - Beautifully designed property
Sedrak (10/5): - Amazing property.