The elegant rooms include free internet access and 47-inch LED TVs at the tranquil Ritz-Carlton in Kyoto where the spa pampers guests with treatments a steam room and a gorgeous indoor pool. The five-story Ritz-Carlton soothes guests with its serene Zen-like atmosphere. The mostly non-smoking 134 rooms exude a refined luxury and feature high-end bedding 47-inch LED TVs free internet access rainshowers bathrobes and TVs in the bathrooms. Practical pluses include minibars and coffeemakers. Guests indulge with 24-hour room service while reading complimentary daily newspapers. The two main restaurants offer Italian and Asian cuisine and you'll find a lounge in the lobby and a bar that is popular at night. Check with the concierge for local excursions and stay on track using the 24-hour business center and fitness room. Additional amenities include a kids' club available parking and laundry service. In downtown Kyoto the Ritz-Carlton sits on the banks of the Kamogawa River and is less than 10 minutes by foot from the train station and the subway. This historic city has more than 2000 religious sites notably the Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kinkaku-ji Temple each less than 20 minutes away. Check out the gardens at the Shugakuin Imperial Villa also 20 minutes from the hotel or stay closer to home with a visit to Nijo Castle two miles west. Other attractions include the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum the Kyoto Minami-za Theatre and the Kyoto Botanical Garden each less than three miles away. The hotel is 63 miles from Kansai International Airport. The Ritz-Carlton offers trademark luxurious touches such as two on-site restaurants an indoor pool and 24-hour room service.