HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO has earned Condé Nast Traveler's newly established 'Triple Crown' award in June 2026, given only to hotels selected across all three of the magazine's prestigious lists. Eight Japanese hotels were honored.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, located opposite the World Heritage Site Nijo Castle in central Kyoto, has won the inaugural 'Triple Crown' award from Condé Nast Traveler, announced in June 2026. The accolade is reserved for hotels appearing on all three of the magazine's landmark lists: the Hot List (editor-curated top new openings), the Gold List (global editors' gold-standard picks), and the Readers' Choice Awards (voted by hundreds of thousands of readers). Eight hotels from Japan were selected. Opened in November 2020 on the former Mitsui family estate, the 160-room property features three restaurants and bars, a natural hot-spring spa, and carries the brand concept 'Embracing Japan's Beauty.' It holds three Michelin Keys for two consecutive years, ranked 46th in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025, and has earned Forbes Travel Guide five-star status for five straight years. A sister property, HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE, is set to open in Hakone-Kowakidani in 2026.
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FAQ
What is Condé Nast Traveler's Triple Crown award?
It is a new honor given only to hotels selected across all three of the magazine's lists: Hot List, Gold List, and Readers' Choice Awards, recognizing the best of the best in global hospitality.
How many Japanese hotels received the Triple Crown?
Eight hotels from Japan were among those selected for the inaugural Triple Crown award announced in June 2026.
Where is HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO located?
It stands on the former Mitsui family estate opposite Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Nakagyo-ku, central Kyoto. It opened on November 3, 2020.
What other major accolades has the hotel earned?
It holds three Michelin Keys for two consecutive years, Forbes Travel Guide five-star rating for five straight years, and ranked 46th in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025.
What is the hotel's brand concept?
The brand concept is 'Embracing Japan's Beauty,' celebrating Japanese traditions in culture, architecture, craftsmanship, and cuisine to deliver exceptional guest experiences.