RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4.0 star property

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Premium Floor Suite Double, Non Smoking
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Standard Triple Room
Indoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8237
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Regular floor Superior Twin, Non Smoking (24~27sqm)

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Premium floor Superior Twin, Non Smoking (27~30sqm)

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Kyoto Style floor Suite Twin Non Smoking (53sqm/8th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Regular floor Suite Double, Non Smoking

  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Regular floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Family Room Non Smoking (8th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds

KIRA KARACHO (GIN-GETSU)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

KIRA KARACHO (KIN-UN)

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive floor Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (10th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Wide King Double, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Family room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Twin Beds

Japanese style Room Non-smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons

TATAMI Suite Twin

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (9th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin room with TATAMI, Non-smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Executive floor Junior Suite Twin Non Smoking(10th floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive floor Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (10th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite Twin Run of House [Room Type or Size will be assigned upon arrival]

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium floor Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking (9th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

High Floor Standard Twin Room (Run of Floor), Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (10th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium floor Standard Twin, Non Smoking (9th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive floor Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (10th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium floor Deluxe Double, Non Smoking (9th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

High Floor Deluxe Twin Room (Run of Floor), Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

High Floor Superior Twin Room (Run of Floor), Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive floor Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (10th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium floor Standard Double, Non Smoking (9th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin (Hollywood twin) Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin (Hollywood Twin), Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive floor Small Double Room, Non Smoking (10th floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive floor Suite, Non Smoking (10th Floor, 79sqm)

  • 79 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

  • 75 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Kyoto

With a stay at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kyoto Railway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nishiki Market - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Nijō Castle - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 6 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 15 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kurasu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Top of Kyoto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪All Day Dining Kaza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪COYOTE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪伊晃庵 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Hotel with 6 restaurants, a quick walk to Kyoto Aquarium
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto offers 489 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 489 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy French cuisine at Top of Kyoto, one of the hotel's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Top of Kyoto - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Royal Ryuho - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Gourmand Tachibana - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
All Day Dining KAZA - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Tankuma Kitamise - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: JPY 3200 per person
  • 6 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Top of Kyoto
  • Royal Ryuho
  • Gourmand Tachibana
  • All Day Dining KAZA
  • Tankuma Kitamise

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3200 per person
  • Facilities fee: JPY 1100 per person, per day and includes use of: swimming pool; fitness facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children 4-12 years old are allowed in the pool for a fee of JPY 540 per person, per stay and must be accompanied by an adult.

We should mention

Pool access available from 1:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1252 out of 2146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 584 out of 2146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 221 out of 2146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 2146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 2146 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yann Ling

Travelled with family
Good customer service at Righa Royal Hotel
I want to sincerely thank Mr. Sai for his outstanding service and dedication. Due to me an accidental booking error, our two rooms were booked on different floors. When I explained that my 73-year-old mother couldn’t stay alone, Mr. Sai personally stepped in to resolve the situation. Mr Sai handled the case with great care and understanding, ensuring that we were accommodated at the same floor which is Peak Period in Kyoto. His empathy, professionalism, and quick action turned a potential challenge into a stress-free experience for us. Thank you, Mr. Sai, for going the extra mile and showing such genuine concern. Your hard work is truly appreciated!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, helpful and professional. The lobby and dining options has a nice touch to it. Room reservation was at a reasonable price too. Great dining options near the hotel if you fancy something else. All in all, would recommend this hotel. Would love to stay in this hotel again in the future for its location and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 360 degree view of kyoto from the top floor restaurant is great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
US Traveler
Hotel condition is not good, public area such as elevator, carpet and restaurant are quite dusty. Breakfast - one plate breakfast are disappointed and not tasty. Bedroom and bathroom lighting - too dark and can't adjust
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly and good customer service. Convenient location and room is clean, new and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuemeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big and comfortable room with temperature control.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ka Wing Winnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Phuong

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location and convenient with shuttle bus to the train station. The cleanliness needs to be improved, there was a pair of black socks at the entry of our room when we walked in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shoko

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
シャトルバスの最終時間が早いのでせめてもう1時間遅いと助かります。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Huajun, Edmonton

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florencia, Redlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There are better options for the price. Hotel doesn't cater to international tourists, feels like a convention centre or business hotel than for families/couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Excellent location close to Kyoto Station and dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the tatami room on the oriental floor. We stayed in 5 hotels during our vacation in Japan. Rihga Royal was the most spacious place that we stayed in during on our whole stay. The room had two beds and two floor beds in one section, a large walk in shower and bathtub, a large closet room, and a foyer. They provide very good amenities. Nespresso machine was a plus. The only drawback was the distance to the train station. It’s about a 10 minute walk to Kyoto station. The hotel offers a free shuttle service but we had to walk many times as the shuttle was not running during early and late hours. This wasn’t a problem for my family as my kids are older and can walk without difficulty. Overall, our stay was great and we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Celia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am not sure how this hotel is so highly rated. Our room was very dark, the sliding window shades were made of very thin paper-like fabric and it was torn. The bathroom was disgusting. There was a mold/mildew smell from the shower curtains. It reeked so badly it was hard to use the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room and service
Location is a bit remote from the station and any convenience store, but service and cleanliness are great. The rooms have plenty of space. Only one small issue is that they do not have onsite coin laundry, they only provide their own expensive laundry service.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khin

Travelled with partner
All very good. Nothing special to say.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

ghazy

The deluxe rooms are towards the railway track and the noise will make you crazy and those rooms are more expensive than others,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasturi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very good, closer to station, closer to the Aeon mall which had very good food options and shopping. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Respectfully, the bed duvet needs to be upgraded as it won’t stay on the bed as too small and very slippery cover.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Adorante

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The place was just okay. would pay more for higher quality of the room. Maintenance staff needs touch up the rusty metal rust. They can unless touch up metal area surface in the bedroom. Go out pay more for higher quality hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024