Hyatt Regency Kyoto

You can hardly go wrong with a Hyatt Hotel, no matter where you are. This perceptibly posh property in Higashiyama Ward has rooms with balmy vibes equipped with mini-bars, flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. While, some rooms have sitting areas, balconies and/or wooden soaking tubs, suites are outfitted with tatami floors and short-legged tables. Try to snag a spot at any of the on-site restaurants, including a steakhouse, plus a pastry cafe and a sake bar for a happy meal. Fitness freaks bent on keeping a steady fitness regimen may head to the garden for exercise or use the gym, yoga classes and then cool off with a TLC at the house spa (for a fee). Movie buffs (as most of us are), can check out the well-stocked DVD library and take a pick from the huge lot of DVDs to entertain themselves in the privacy of their hotel room.