Suiran, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
Ryokan-inspired luxury. Think ink-black lacquerware trays, iron teapots, handmade yuzu soap wrapped in rice paper, and moss-carpeted gardens. It is thoroughly Japanese in aesthetic, but without the language barrier anxiety that some traditional inns bring.
Book a ground-floor room with a private garden if you want the most ryokan-like feel; upper-floor rooms have balconies and better views but feel more Western hotel.
Why It Matters
Holder of a 2025 Michelin 1 Key award and a 2023 Condé Nast Readers' Choice Award. One of very few true onsen hotels in the Marriott portfolio globally — 17 of its 39 rooms have private open-air hot spring baths. The entire property sits on grounds steeped in aristocratic Kyoto history, with three dining venues housed in 100+ year-old Meiji-era structures.
Suiran is a 39-room onsen hotel on the banks of the jade-green Hozu River in Arashiyama, the forested western flank of Kyoto. Part of Marriott's Luxury Collection, it blends genuine ryokan sensibilities — tatami touches, cedar onsen baths, yukata robes — with the reliability of a five-star international hotel. The restaurant and café both operate out of restored Meiji-era buildings over a century old, which gives the property a sense of history you can actually eat dinner in.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
AKATOKITSUYU Executive Suite
A 62 sqm corner suite with mountain views, king bed, and private open-air onsen. The corner layout means panoramic windows on two sides. Named for the Japanese concept of 'dawn and dew' — apt, given the mountain light at sunrise.
King · 62 sqm
GYOKUTO Garden Terrace Suite
The top-floor garden suite at 71 sqm. Twin beds, private open-air onsen, outdoor terrace, and garden views. Connecting rooms available, making it usable for small families. The outdoor terrace is a serious asset for morning tea.
Twin · 71 sqm
KYOTSUKIKOTO Larger Guest Room
The only true ryokan-style room in the hotel at 65 sqm. Twin futon beds on tatami flooring, a private garden with a wooden deck, and garden views. Sleeps up to 4. No private onsen bath, but the garden and futon setup make it feel the most authentically Japanese of all room types.
Twin Futon · 65 sqmSHIROSUMIRE Premium King Room
59 sqm with a king bed, Arashiyama views, and a private open-air onsen bath. White-themed decor with large windows flooding the room with natural light. One of the most popular room types for couples — it hits the sweet spot between space, views, and onsen.
King · 59 sqmSUIGETSU Moderate Room
The most affordable room type at 40 sqm with twin beds. Garden-oriented. Comfortable and well-appointed in the Suiran style, but no private onsen and no balcony. Best for solo travelers or value-conscious couples.
Twin · 40 sqmSUIRAN Presidential Suite
The flagship at 94 sqm. King bed, private open-air onsen bath with Arashiyama views, and a balcony over the Hozu River and mountains. Bespoke furnishings — dark floors, jade-green chairs, black and gold coffee tables — and a living area that feels like a private villa. The biggest and most impressive room on the property.
King · 94 sqmTOGETSU Executive Suite
Named for the iconic Togetsukyo Bridge visible nearby. 60 sqm with twin beds, river and mountain views, and a private open-air onsen. Great for two friends or couples who prefer separate beds. The Hozu River view at dusk is genuinely spectacular.
Twin · 60 sqmTSUKINONE Superior Guest Room
The entry-level room and still genuinely lovely. At 39 sqm, it looks up at the Arashiyama ridgeline from a balcony. Twin or king configuration. No private onsen bath — you'll use the bookable shared spa rooms instead. Good value entry into the property.
King or Twin · 39 sqmYUZUNOHA Deluxe Room
A 38 sqm ground-floor room with a private open-air onsen bath and a small private garden with a wooden deck. King or twin. The garden setting gives it a tucked-away feel, though it trades big views for that intimacy.
King or Twin · 38 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Every evening from 5:00–7:00 PM, Café Hassui hosts a complimentary free-flow champagne and wine hour overlooking the Hozu River and Arashiyama hills at dusk. One of the best complimentary perks at any hotel in Kyoto.
A complimentary guided tour of the hotel's historic sites, Meiji-era architecture, and art works within the property grounds.
Every Friday morning at 7:30 AM, the concierge leads a guided poem-tracing activity at Café Hassui, retracing the 8 Meiji-era poems composed in that very space by poets over 100 years ago. Complimentary and genuinely unique.
One-way complimentary rickshaw ride from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station or Keifuku Arashiyama Station to the hotel. Must be reserved at least 3 days in advance. A memorable arrival experience.
Two private open-air onsen rooms set in a secluded Japanese garden — one bamboo-themed, one stone-and-boulder classic — fed by the natural Arashiyama hot springs. Bookable by all guests. Reserve in advance.
A self-guided stroll through the hotel's Tokinoyuka Garden, landscaped with seasonal plants, flowers, and the sounds of the Arashiyama bamboo. Free to all guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Approximately 100 sqm of meeting space (1 meeting room), capacity up to 98 people.
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members when booking direct. Available throughout the property.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
Includes an evening tray on the bed with tea and a small wooden gift box of seasonal dried fruits.
Available prior to arrival and during stay. Can arrange transportation, restaurant reservations, and activity bookings.
Daily rate ¥3,300. Reservation required.
The hotel does not have electric vehicle charging stations.
24-hour gym available on-site. Noted by guests as basic relative to the hotel's overall caliber.
Two private bookable open-air onsen baths fed by Arashiyama hot springs. 17 of 39 rooms also have in-room onsen baths.
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