Genji Kyoto, a Member of Design Hotels sits on a quiet riverside in central Kyoto, combining traditional Japanese and modern architecture. Rooms look out over the river and the city, and the lobby and rooftop garden terrace are arranged with water, plants and trees. At check-in, staff explain the building layout and room interiors in detail, and rooms include a Dyson hairdryer. The hotel has 19 rooms, making it small in scale.