Luxury Travel Advisor - February 2008 - (Page 22) HOTELS Hyatt Regency KYOTO The Hyatt Regency Kyoto (www. kyoto.regency.hyatt.com) has thrilled discerning travelers with its sexy, sophisticated and often surprising blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese hospitality since opening last March. There, the atmosphere is very Zen, exuding a kind of sleek, minimalist luxury that complements spiritual Kyoto while soothing the weariness that can accompany long-distance travel. As accommodations go, luxury is felt not by the room size but through the refinement of materials, attention to detail and quality of service, all revered 22 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | February 2008 Japanese concepts. The kimono features prominently: In the lobby, latticework uses traditional kimono patterns, and in each of the 189 rooms, kimono fabrics are displayed above the bed. All bathrooms feature gorgeous, deep wooden bathtubs. Couples seeking a more physical experi- ence of Japanese culture can ask for the Regency Executive Suite with a tatami bedroom, where they will sleep upon the floor on futons as the locals do. Large families can select the Regency Suite, which has two rooms, or one of the connecting deluxe rooms in the property. http://www.kyoto.regency.hyatt.com http://www.kyoto.regency.hyatt.com
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