Dusit Thani Kyoto Earns Prestigious Four-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide 2025

Dusit Thani Kyoto Earns Prestigious Four-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide 2025

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on February 18, 2025

Dusit Thani Kyoto, a luxury urban oasis by Dusit International, has received the prestigious Four-Star rating in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Star Awards. This honor comes just after the hotel was recognized with a One Michelin Key, further solidifying its place among Kyoto's finest hotels.

Forbes Travel Guide, founded in the U.S. in 1958, is globally recognized for its authoritative luxury hotel rating system. The Four-Star rating is awarded to hotels that demonstrate exceptional service and top-tier facilities. To earn this rating, Dusit Thani Kyoto underwent rigorous, undercover assessments by Forbes inspectors, who paid for their own stays to ensure impartiality and evaluated the hotel based on more than 900 objective standards.

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Opened in September 2023, Dusit Thani Kyoto is situated in the tranquil Hongwanji Monzen-machi district, just a short distance from Kyoto Station. The hotel combines Dusit’s signature Thai-inspired hospitality with Japan’s tradition of omotenashi, creating a seamless fusion of two rich cultures. With 147 meticulously designed guest rooms, the hotel offers an elegant and comfortable escape that blends timeless beauty with modern luxury.

In addition to its exceptional rooms, Dusit Thani Kyoto offers gourmet dining experiences at its three restaurants. Guests can explore Kyoto’s seasonal flavors at Kōyō, experience Thai-inspired mixology at Den Kyoto, and enjoy the finest Thai cuisine at Ayatana. The hotel is also committed to sustainability, sourcing local ingredients from the Kansai region, including organic produce from the hotel's own tea farm in Wazuka.

The hotel also boasts versatile event spaces that can accommodate up to 240 guests, as well as the signature Devarana Wellness center. Here, expert therapists blend Thai and Japanese healing traditions for an unparalleled rejuvenating experience.

"Receiving the Four-Star Award from Forbes Travel Guide is a tremendous achievement for us, and we are truly honored," said Makoto Yamashita, Cluster General Manager of Dusit Thani Kyoto and ASAI Kyoto Shijo. "This recognition, coupled with our Michelin Key status, reflects our unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional service, heartfelt hospitality, and memorable experiences for all our guests."

Dusit Thani Kyoto continues to raise the bar for luxury hospitality, offering a tranquil sanctuary in Kyoto with a unique fusion of Thai and Japanese culture.


Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort Bengaluru Introduces “The Weekend Affair” Stay Experience

Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort Bengaluru Introduces “The Weekend Affair” Stay Experience

By Hariharan U

Published on August 8, 2026

Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort, Bengaluru has introduced “The Weekend Affair”, a specially curated weekend stay experience designed for guests seeking a relaxing escape that combines comfort, leisure, dining, and recreation in a resort setting.

Created for couples, families, and small groups, the new offering provides travellers with an opportunity to disconnect from everyday routines while enjoying a convenient getaway close to the city. The package brings together accommodation, dining experiences, wellness activities, and recreational facilities to create a complete resort experience.

Guests staying under The Weekend Affair can enjoy a range of inclusions such as a welcome drink on arrival, flexible early check-in and late check-out options as per applicable terms, along with complimentary buffet dinner and breakfast at the hotel’s all-day dining venue.

The experience has also been designed with families in mind, offering complimentary stay and dining for two children up to 12 years. Guests can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, explore resort facilities, join guided yoga sessions, and enjoy cycling around the resort track for both adults and children.

Adding to the leisure experience, visitors can access the resort’s jacuzzi and swimming pool, creating opportunities for relaxation and recreation throughout their stay.

With its combination of wellness, entertainment, and culinary experiences, The Weekend Affair aims to provide travellers with a wholesome weekend retreat where they can unwind, reconnect, and create memorable moments with loved ones.

The initiative reflects Ramee Guestline Hotel & Resort Bengaluru’s focus on developing experience-led stays that cater to the evolving preferences of modern travellers looking for convenient and meaningful leisure escapes.


Ramee Group of Hotels Unveils Special Independence Day Stay Package

Ramee Group of Hotels Unveils Special Independence Day Stay Package

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on August 6, 2026

Ramee Group of Hotels has announced a specially curated Independence Day stay package, available from 1st to 19th  August 2026 across its properties, except Udaipur. Designed for leisure travellers and families, the limited-period offer combines festive touches with signature hospitality to create a memorable holiday experience.

Guests booking the package will be welcomed with a signature tricolour beverage on arrival, along with an exclusive Independence Day amenity. The stay also includes complimentary early check-in and late check-out, as well as a complimentary upgrade to the next room category, all subject to availability.

To make the celebration even more enjoyable, guests can savour a chef-curated three-course meal once during their stay, along with complimentary evening snacks. They can also enjoy 20% savings on food and beverages across participating hotel outlets.

Families travelling together will benefit from the offer, with up to two children below 12 years staying complimentary when sharing the existing bedding.

Available for a limited period, the Independence Day package reflects Ramee Group of Hotels' commitment to creating thoughtful and comfortable guest experiences, bringing together festive celebrations, dining, and family-friendly benefits under one offering.


ELIVAAS Expands Jim Corbett Portfolio with Five New Hospitality Launches

ELIVAAS Expands Jim Corbett Portfolio with Five New Hospitality Launches

By Hariharan U

Published on August 6, 2026

ELIVAAS has strengthened its presence in Jim Corbett with the launch of five new hospitality experiences Farm Naturelle, Sylvaara, Puvalgarh Farms, Aranya Library, and Dhela Jungle Retreat, expanding its portfolio in one of India's fastest-growing wildlife and leisure destinations.

The expansion reflects the evolving preferences of modern travellers, who are increasingly seeking immersive, experience-led holidays over conventional hotel stays. Together, the five properties offer diverse accommodation formats ranging from luxury farm stays and boutique retreats to private villas and full-service resort experiences, all underpinned by ELIVAAS' focus on personalised hospitality.

Farm Naturelle is an eight-acre farm retreat surrounded by orchards, organic farmland, and lush green landscapes, offering guests a luxury villa experience inspired by slow rural living.

Sylvaara has been designed as an intimate boutique retreat, catering to couples, families, and small groups looking for contemporary luxury amidst nature.

Puvalgarh Farms combines the charm of an English countryside estate with the serenity of Jim Corbett's wilderness. The property features a four-bedroom villa and a cottage-style suite, making it ideal for exclusive family holidays and group getaways.

Aranya Library introduces thoughtfully designed row villas featuring landscaped surroundings, dedicated reading spaces, and private accommodations suited for extended family vacations and longer stays.

Completing the collection, Dhela Jungle Retreat offers a nature-inspired resort experience with spacious suites, duplex accommodations, dining venues, and recreational facilities designed to complement the natural landscape of Jim Corbett.

Across all five properties, guests can enjoy curated destination experiences including wildlife safaris, bonfire evenings, farm activities, outdoor dining, private celebrations, and personalised concierge services, allowing visitors to experience Jim Corbett beyond the traditional hotel stay.

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Commenting on the expansion, Ritwik Khare, Founder & CEO, ELIVAAS, said that Jim Corbett has evolved into much more than a wildlife destination, with travellers increasingly seeking authentic, immersive, and personalised hospitality experiences. He added that the five new properties have been developed to cater to different travel preferences while maintaining ELIVAAS' commitment to thoughtful design, exceptional service, and memorable stays.

The latest expansion reinforces ELIVAAS' strategy of building destination-led hospitality experiences that provide travellers with the flexibility to choose between farm stays, boutique retreats, luxury villas, and resort accommodations under a single hospitality brand.

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