Hyatt Regency Kyoto has been named to the newly established "Triple Crown" collection by luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, announced on June 2, 2026. The hotel is located at 644-2 Sanjusangendo-mawari, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, and is one of only eight properties in Japan to receive this recognition — and one of three in Kyoto.
The Triple Crown is a special collection recognizing hotels that have been selected across all three of Condé Nast Traveler's major annual hotel awards: the Hot List, the Gold List, and the Readers' Choice Awards. Only hotels that have maintained outstanding hospitality and consistently high recognition over many years are included. As Hyatt Regency Kyoto marks its 20th anniversary in 2026, the award reflects the hotel's long-standing reputation with guests from Japan and around the world.
General Manager's Comment
General Manager Timothy O'Driscoll shared his thoughts on the recognition: "It is a great privilege to be selected for the inaugural Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown. This recognition is not the result of a momentary achievement, but a testament to the outstanding hospitality we have built over many years — made possible by the dedication of our hotel staff who welcome guests every day, and the trust our guests have placed in us. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Condé Nast Traveler and to all guests who continue to support us."
Hyatt Regency Kyoto: Where Kyoto's Quiet Elegance Meets International Comfort
Condé Nast Traveler describes Hyatt Regency Kyoto as "a hotel that combines modern comfort with the essence of Kyoto."
Located in the tranquil Higashiyama district of eastern Kyoto, the hotel blends the city's distinctive, unhurried atmosphere with internationally recognized hospitality standards, offering a stay experience rooted in Kyoto's history and culture. The hotel sits adjacent to Sanjusangen-do Temple and is convenient for visiting major cultural institutions including the Kyoto National Museum. While serving as an ideal base for exploring the city's leading historical sites, the hotel also benefits from a slightly removed position away from the busiest tourist areas, providing a quieter environment for guests.
Guest rooms are designed as calm, understated spaces that evoke a Japanese sensibility. The minimalist aesthetic draws on Kyoto's traditional beauty and interprets it through a contemporary lens, creating a comfortable retreat that keeps guests connected to the character of the city.
The hotel offers a range of dining options spanning breakfast through to dinner, catering to different moments throughout the day — whether guests are looking to refuel between sightseeing or unwind at the end of an evening.
The in-house RIRAKU Spa and Fitness draws on Japan's wellness traditions, with treatments including acupuncture as well as distinctive experiences such as a fermented wood bath using hinoki cypress powder sourced from Nara Prefecture.
The hotel's staff, experienced in welcoming a diverse international and domestic clientele, offer attentive and adaptable service tailored to individual guests, along with recommendations for sightseeing and dining around Kyoto.
About Condé Nast Traveler
Founded in 1987, Condé Nast Traveler is one of the world's leading luxury travel magazines. It is widely recognized as an influential voice in the travel industry, covering hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruises, and destinations across the globe. Its awards — including the reader-voted Readers' Choice Awards and the editorially selected Gold List — serve as established benchmarks in the industry.
About the Triple Crown
The Triple Crown is a special collection by Condé Nast Traveler recognizing only those hotels that have been selected across all three of its major award categories: the Hot List, the Gold List, and the Readers' Choice Awards. More information is available at: https://www.cntraveller.com/triple-crown-asia
