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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
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Great location, very close to Tokyo Station. Provides free shuttle to and from Tokyo Station that leaves every 15 minutes. Nice facilities and friendly staff, on site breakfast is great.
5 stars for location since it's attached to the mito station, various stores and restaurants. 3 stars for staff because though some were very professional and nice, others seemed too timid and quiet to be working at the reception area. 2 for cleanliness because everything seemed up to date at first glance, but upon closer inspection of my room had tears in the wallpaper, stains on carpet etc. One big no no for me was that the toilet seat had what seemed to be dried splatters of urine all over. Had to tell the front desk to have someone come clean the bathroom. Also when I picked up the runner that goes across the bottom of the bed spread a lot of dust particles flew everywhere. Overall it's a bit aged and not the cleanest. If you're not bothered by that, it's a great location.
A little far from Kyoto station. But it is convenient because of shuttle bus. And free tea bag is good. Provide free bottle water and Capsule coffee Everyday
My wife and I made our first trip together for our 20th anniversary to Japan and decided to book a suite at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto. (I did a lot of research and wanted a hotel within minutes walk from Kyoto Station). After we struggled through the flight and train delays, we were warmly welcomed by Rihga Royal staff. They were able to quickly pull up our reservations and complimentary upgraded us to a larger suite. OMG!!! Needless to say, the suite had everything we needed and more. The beds were comfortable and the Nespresso coffee machine was a big bonus. Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable and making me looking like a hero to my wife. Now for the convenience. The Hotel has shuttle service to and from Kyoto station every 15 minutes which was extremely convenient when we first arrived via train to Kyoto. Also, it's only a ~12 minute walk to and from the hotel. There are multiple paths to the station so I suggest readers take different paths to see different part of the area which may find things interesting. (Note: There's a 7/11 convenience store behind the building across the street - you can't miss it). Thank you Rihga for making my trip to Kyoto memorable!
We loved the experience at this hotel. It is located just a couple of blocks from Kyoto station and close to many convenient locations. The fact that most features are on the bedside table - including the safe, controls, etc - made a huge difference. Highly recommended.
Some kind of noise in middle of night, but otherwise, it was nice location and great amenities in the room.
Centrally located with convenient access to train station, restaurants, grocery store and shopping. We enjoyed the modern and clean room. Hotel is efficiently managed with free shuttle to and from train station which is also walking distance.
Very nice hotel. Great view from our room. Very nice staff. Shuttle to and from train station is very convenient.
nice location, friendly staff.
This hotel is in a great location -- within walking distance to Kyoto Station (although the hotel does offer a free shuttle to and from the station), and a 10 minute cab ride to the center of town. The hotel is very comfortable -- clean, great breakfast buffet, and very comfortable beds! (We were in an updated room, so I'm sure that makes a difference.) My only complaints are that the outlets in the room are not in the best locations, the bathroom is small (common for Japan), and there is no laundry on site at the hotel, though there is one about a 5 minute walk away.
Nice hotel, breakfast buffet was over priced $72 USD, for 3 adults and 2 children. It was incredibly busy as well so you weren't guaranteed to get something you wanted. Many good restaurants near by and not far from Kyoto Station.
I like this hotel and I could give them 5 star rate But, unfortunately, pool was closed for maintenance while we were there for 2 nights. Which we were planing to use I wish they could informed us before check in. So we could cancel for this booking and stay somewhere else. This is big disappointment for us.
Has free shuttle from train station. Bathroom & room larger than most in Japan.
They provide everything you need in the way of toiletries. Beautiful room. Shuttle bus to Kyoto station every 15 minutes from 7:30 am to 9 pm., which makes up for the fact that they are not close to public transportation. Very high end and expensive in the way of offerings.
Hotel upgraded us to larger room without us asking. Staff were friendly. Location was convenient and hotel had shuttles to Kyoto station every 15 mins. Would come back there someday.
We stay at hotel on 18 January 2017 . We stay only one night but we got good memories ^_^ thanks for good service. My son very like your hotel and big rooms.
We didn't realize that there was a hotel shuttle service available from Kyoto station until after we checked in. This made the stay a lot more enjoyable. The staff were friendly and attentive. We booked through Orbitz and didn't realize that we could have had a better room if we booked through the hotel directly.(as my relative did). They had a much nicer room with breakfast included for the same price that we paid. Nevertheless, we still enjoyed our stay and found the hotel very upscale and clean. We would stay again but would find a way to get the upgraded room.
Excellent service. Just remodeled. Rooms a bit on the small side - this is the only complaint. High quality breakfast.
Hotel is competitive with other major hotels near Kyoto station. Rooms are reasonable size for Japan. Location is at far end of Kyoto station block, about 10 min walk. Not easy hike with luggage. They do have shuttle bus that runs every 15min on bullet train side of station. Bus is small and fills up quick, so it could take up to 30 mins to get on bus. Due to busy vacation season, I had to pay premium for the room, due to low availability.
I have been staying at this hotel several times. hotel cleanliness and service are consistently superior. Train station, restaurants and shopping are short distance from hotel. Very convenient.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Kyoto Tower and Higashi Honganji Temple
- Free WiFi and wired Internet in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Kyoto Tower and Higashi Honganji Temple. This 489-room, 4-star hotel has an indoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and free self parking. Located in central Kyoto, the hotel is also near Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple.
Dining
Relish the French cuisine at Top of Kyoto, one of 6 onsite restaurants. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or entertain your taste buds with a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/café. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee each morning from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Rooms
The 489 rooms are air-conditioned and have an array of amenities, including refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers. Guests can expect 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport down comforters. Other amenities include safes, phones, and desks.
Property features
At RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a fitness center, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and a free area shuttle. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a gift shop, a porter/bellhop, and a hair salon.
Guest reviews for RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Everyone
Great location, very close to Tokyo Station. Provides free shuttle to and from Tokyo Station that leaves every 15 minutes. Nice facilities and friendly staff, on site breakfast is great.
okay
Everyone
5 stars for location since it's attached to the mito station, various stores and restaurants. 3 stars for staff because though some were very professional and nice, others seemed too timid and quiet to be working at the reception area. 2 for cleanliness because everything seemed up to date at first glance, but upon closer inspection of my room had tears in the wallpaper, stains on carpet etc. One big no no for me was that the toilet seat had what seemed to be dried splatters of urine all over. Had to tell the front desk to have someone come clean the bathroom. Also when I picked up the runner that goes across the bottom of the bed spread a lot of dust particles flew everywhere. Overall it's a bit aged and not the cleanest. If you're not bothered by that, it's a great location.
Everyone
A little far from Kyoto station. But it is convenient because of shuttle bus. And free tea bag is good. Provide free bottle water and Capsule coffee Everyday
nice, friendly & convenient
Everyone
My wife and I made our first trip together for our 20th anniversary to Japan and decided to book a suite at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto. (I did a lot of research and wanted a hotel within minutes walk from Kyoto Station). After we struggled through the flight and train delays, we were warmly welcomed by Rihga Royal staff. They were able to quickly pull up our reservations and complimentary upgraded us to a larger suite. OMG!!! Needless to say, the suite had everything we needed and more. The beds were comfortable and the Nespresso coffee machine was a big bonus. Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable and making me looking like a hero to my wife. Now for the convenience. The Hotel has shuttle service to and from Kyoto station every 15 minutes which was extremely convenient when we first arrived via train to Kyoto. Also, it's only a ~12 minute walk to and from the hotel. There are multiple paths to the station so I suggest readers take different paths to see different part of the area which may find things interesting. (Note: There's a 7/11 convenience store behind the building across the street - you can't miss it). Thank you Rihga for making my trip to Kyoto memorable!
very nice and neat hotel
Everyone
We loved the experience at this hotel. It is located just a couple of blocks from Kyoto station and close to many convenient locations. The fact that most features are on the bedside table - including the safe, controls, etc - made a huge difference. Highly recommended.
nice hotel close to the train station.
Everyone
Some kind of noise in middle of night, but otherwise, it was nice location and great amenities in the room.
kyoto hotel
Everyone
Centrally located with convenient access to train station, restaurants, grocery store and shopping. We enjoyed the modern and clean room. Hotel is efficiently managed with free shuttle to and from train station which is also walking distance.
Everyone
Very nice hotel. Great view from our room. Very nice staff. Shuttle to and from train station is very convenient.
Everyone
nice location, friendly staff.
nice hotel conveniently located
Everyone
This hotel is in a great location -- within walking distance to Kyoto Station (although the hotel does offer a free shuttle to and from the station), and a 10 minute cab ride to the center of town. The hotel is very comfortable -- clean, great breakfast buffet, and very comfortable beds! (We were in an updated room, so I'm sure that makes a difference.) My only complaints are that the outlets in the room are not in the best locations, the bathroom is small (common for Japan), and there is no laundry on site at the hotel, though there is one about a 5 minute walk away.
