Kyoto
Glamorous Franco-Japanese maximalism. Think Parisian boutique hotel crashed into a Kyoto townhouse — pink and gold everywhere, impeccably groomed staff, pastry counter on the ground floor. Not minimalist. Not wabi-sabi. Deliberately theatrical.
Guests staying in Suites or the Fauchon Suite get FAUCHON Lounge access, which includes evening drinks (sparkling wine, FAUCHON beer, sake, whisky, KI NO BI gin) and savoury snacks — essentially a private happy hour
Why It Matters
The only hotel in the world combining the full FAUCHON brand ecosystem — Gourmet Bar stocked daily with complimentary FAUCHON treats, a Grand Café, a Salon de Thé, a Pâtisserie & Boutique, Le Bar, and the world's first FAUCHON spa — under one roof. Opened in 2020, it rapidly became one of Kyoto's most talked-about luxury addresses.
FAUCHON L'Hotel Kyoto is the world's second FAUCHON-branded hotel and the first outside Paris — a 59-room, five-star property sitting along the Kamo River (Kyoto's answer to the Seine) that pulls off an audacious dual identity. The design palette is unabashedly French: magenta, black, and gold everywhere, with a Roche Bobois Gourmet Bar custom-crafted by designer Sacha Lakic in every room. But look closer and you'll find black painted bamboo on the walls, Sakura petal motifs woven into the fabrics, and Washi paper above each headboard. The food program is serious — five distinct dining and drinking venues under one roof, including a rooftop restaurant with panoramic Higashiyama Mountain views and a penthouse tea salon doing a genuinely inventive take on the Japanese tea ceremony.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Classic Room
The entry-level room at FAUCHON Kyoto, and still very much a statement. Parisian-style in design with a king-sized bed, dressed in the brand's pink, white, black, and gold palette. Black bamboo accents on walls and Washi paper above the headboard signal you're in Kyoto, not the 8th arrondissement. The Roche Bobois Gourmet Bar — FAUCHON's reimagined minibar — is complimentary and restocked daily with champagne, treats, and teas.
King · 35 sqm
Deluxe Room
At 45 sqm this is where the room starts to feel genuinely roomy rather than just well-designed. The same theatrical FAUCHON aesthetic but with more breathing space. Good pick if you're spending extended time in Kyoto and want a proper home base rather than just somewhere to sleep.
45 sqm
Fauchon Suite
The top accommodation at the property — 61 sqm with a separate living room, bedroom, bathroom, and a walk-in closet. Previously called the Prestige Suite. This is the room with the traditional Shigaraki-ware bathtub, a Japanese ceramic tradition that turns the bath into a genuinely special experience. Lounge access included. Note that some guests have mentioned the ceiling height in the suite can feel lower than expected.
King · 61 sqmSuite
A proper suite with a separate living room and bedroom — 56 sqm total, which reads as genuinely spacious for central Kyoto. The design goes full FAUCHON: pink, white, black, and gold on Japanese fabrics and textiles, bedside lighting modeled on the French mille-feuille pastry, Sakura petal designs on fabrics. Suite stays include access to the FAUCHON Lounge with evening drinks and savoury snacks. The Gourmet Bar contents are all complimentary and restocked daily.
56 sqmSuperior Room
Steps up from the Classic with more floor space, making it workable as a pied-à-terre for a few nights of Kyoto exploration. Fits up to 3 guests with an extra bed. Same FAUCHON design language throughout — the signature pink cabinet housing all those complimentary treats is front and center.
38 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Penthouse tea salon experience blending Japanese tea ceremony traditions with FAUCHON's Parisian pastry artistry. Served with the exclusive 'One Night In Kyoto' tea blend (green tea with cherry, pear, and tangerine notes) and seasonal creative pastries. Reservations required.
A seasonal steakhouse pop-up that takes over Le Bar FAUCHON in spring, featuring premium beef with sommelier-curated wine pairings. Returns annually.
Every room and suite features the iconic FAUCHON Gourmet Bar — a pink cabinet custom-crafted by Roche Bobois and designer Sacha Lakic. Inside: a curated selection of FAUCHON sweet and savory treats, flavored teas, champagne, a Nespresso coffee maker, and high-grade silverware. All complimentary, restocked daily.
Street-level boutique selling Paris-imported FAUCHON macarons and teas, the exclusive 'One Night In Kyoto' tea blend, and hotel-made pastries including the lip-shaped 'Bisou Bisou' pound cake and butter financiers. Open to non-guests.
A special package add-on featuring an in-room flower bubble bath experience. Popular for romantic stays and anniversary celebrations.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property, including all guest rooms.
Wedding planning and event services available.
On-site gym accessible 24 hours a day.
Exclusive lounge access for Suite and Fauchon Suite guests, with an evening selection of alcoholic beverages (sparkling wine, two FAUCHON beers, red and white wine, sake, whisky, KI NO BI gin, vodka) and savoury accompaniments.
All rooms equipped with Smart TVs with streaming services.
In-room Bluetooth speakers in guest rooms.
No swimming pool on property.
Small on-site market available for basic purchases.
Luggage storage available for guests.
Professional laundry and dry cleaning available. Note: no self-service laundry machines on property, and laundry service is priced at a premium.
In-room dining available with chefs presenting dishes in the room. An exclusive FAUCHON room service menu guides guests through the hotel's cuisine.
Round-the-clock front desk with concierge service and multilingual staff.
The hotel does not have a parking lot. Guests are advised to use public transportation, taxis, or car services.
World's first FAUCHON spa with 3 treatment rooms, open by appointment 11:00–22:00. Open to hotel guests and non-guests. Award-winning (Personalised Spa 2024, 2025).
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