Located along Sanjo Dori, one of Kyoto's main streets, [Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier] is a hotel offering the highest quality of service among the hotel chain [Mitsui Garden Hotels]. The hotel features a chic exterior with a brick tile motif designed to blend in with the streetscape of Sanjo Dori, a street with atmospheric modern architecture from the Meiji era onward.

Omote, facing Sanjo Street, has an open restaurant that blends in with the bustle of the city, while Oku, past the approach, reveals a private space that can be enjoyed only by guests.

The lobby and lounge, which is so open and deep that it is hard to imagine from the exterior, overlooks a courtyard and has a modern atmosphere, yet it is a calm space that feels somewhat Kyoto-like. The hotel offers a full range of facilities, including a large public bath and a private bath with a sitting area.

There are 185 guest rooms in total. The lobby area and guest room floor are separated by a door, so you can feel the excitement of stepping into a special space. A wide variety of room types are available, including junior suites designed around a garden and equipped with a washing machine. The superior twin room we stayed in this time was over 30 square meters and spacious enough for relaxation. With a table set next to the bed, the room could be used not only for sightseeing but also for business. The guest rooms, coordinated with furniture and interior design using traditional Japanese techniques, have a relaxing atmosphere.

In addition to the standard in-room amenities such as an air purifier with humidifier, safety deposit box, and electric kettle, there are also tableware, cutlery, and wine glasses to make your hotel stay more enjoyable.

Except for toothbrushes and slippers, other amenities are available at the amenity bar in the lobby, where you can take what you need. Hairbrushes, cotton swabs, cotton buds, and skin care sets are available, so you can freely pick up what you need when you want to use it.

In addition to the full range of amenities, we were even more pleased to see the "ReFa" hair dryer, a popular item among women, installed in the guest rooms and public baths. I was able to spend a more fulfilling bath time by being able to easily use an item that I had wanted to try once.

The first basement floor is equipped with a large public bath, fitness room, laundry, and other facilities. The spacious 90m² bathhouse has an atmosphere reminiscent of a cave, with several large walls in the bathtub blocking the view of the surroundings, allowing guests to enjoy a sense of privacy while soaking in the hot water at their leisure. Private baths (for a fee) can also be reserved for guests, limited to three groups per day. You can enjoy special time with your family and friends in the bathhouse.

Gourmet food is one of the best parts of a hotel stay. ［The Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier has an Italian restaurant "curd" under the supervision of Kyohei Nishi, a Bib Gourmand winner in the Michelin Guide Tokyo for five consecutive years, and a Japanese sake bar "Y-BAR" featuring rare brands from the Takeno Sake Brewery in Tango, Kyoto.

［The 3,300 yen breakfast served at [curd] is a buffet-style meal that includes a choice of five main plates, a colorful deli inspired by Italian, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine, and freshly made cheeses from the on-site laboratory. The buffet is a great place to enjoy freshly made cheeses from the on-site laboratory.

The freshly made cheese in the buffet corner is so light and fresh in flavor that you could eat as many as you like. The fromage blanc pancakes we selected are slightly sweet with the perfect amount of salt from the bacon and cheese, and the fluffiness of the pancakes and crispy chewiness of the bacon are a delight to enjoy. The open space overlooking the atrium courtyard makes you feel luxurious in the morning. It is also pleasant to eat on the terrace when the weather is nice.

In the evening, we recommend enjoying drinks at the sake bar, which is a hideout. Y-BAR is located on the east side of the hotel, just behind the hotel on Sanjo Street. The bar offers sake from the Takeno Sake Brewery, which is highly acclaimed in overseas markets such as France, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, Thailand, and Taiwan, and has won numerous awards at numerous competitions.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier] with its excellent location is recommended not only as a base for sightseeing in Kyoto, but also for long-term stays for business and other purposes. The hotel is a sophisticated space where you can enjoy a sense of the extraordinary, but it is also comfortable and relaxing, and I was able to heal from my daily fatigue. The late check-out time of 12:00 p.m. is also a great point to be able to prepare slowly in the morning. Take a break from everyday life and enjoy a relaxing hotel stay at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier.