Dusit Thani Kyoto earns two Four-Star Ratings in 2026 Forbes Travel Guide

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Hotel and Devarana Wellness recognised for service excellence and integrated well-being experience

Dusit Thani Kyoto has been awarded two Four-Star Ratings in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards, recognising both the hotel experience and its integrated wellness offering within the same evaluation cycle. The hotel secured its second consecutive Four-Star Rating following its initial recognition in 2025, while Devarana Wellness received a Four-Star Rating for the first time.

Opened in September 2023 as Dusit’s first luxury property in Japan, Dusit Thani Kyoto positions itself as a serene urban retreat combining Thai-inspired hospitality with Japan’s tradition of omotenashi. The property emphasises thoughtful design, personalised service, and an approach that integrates well-being and sustainability into the guest experience.

Recognition across hospitality and wellness

The dual recognition highlights the hotel’s operational model, which places the stay experience and wellness offering on equal footing. Devarana Wellness blends traditional Thai therapies with Japanese healing rituals, reflecting the property’s cross-cultural concept.

“These latest distinctions reflect the steady progress our team has made in delivering service that feels thoughtful and personal across both the hotel stay and our integrated well-being experience,” said Makoto Yamashita, Cluster General Manager, Dusit Thani Kyoto and ASAI Kyoto Shijo. “For us, modern luxury is not about excess. It is about care, cultural understanding, and the confidence to act with intention.”

Culinary philosophy rooted in seasonality

The hotel extends its experience-led concept to dining. Culinary offerings focus on seasonality and craftsmanship, including the omakase experience at Kōyō and the signature Thai restaurant Ayatana. Mindful sourcing forms part of the operational philosophy, supported by collaborations with Ohara Farm and the hotel’s tea farm in Wazuka.

Expanding presence in Japan

Beyond Dusit Thani Kyoto, the group operates ASAI Kyoto Shijo. Dusit’s footprint in Japan is set to grow further with the planned opening of WE Hotel Lake Toya – Dusit Collection in Hokkaido, marking the brand’s first Dusit Collection property in the country.

The Forbes Travel Guide recognition builds on previous international distinctions, including Michelin Key acknowledgements and rankings in regional luxury hotel awards.