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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
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Recent guest reviews
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.
Very old, need remodel room and bath, not 4* hotel
Two of my daughters and I stayed in a 3-person room for two nights while our sightseeing trip to Kyoto. The beds were comfortable and the room was spacious and clean. There are some sightseeing destinations in a short walk; one of them is Nishi-hongenji, which we visited early in the morning (I highly recommend it). The hotel location was perfect as it is only about 5 min. walk from Kyoto Station which is a bus terminal. Kyoto has extensive bus services and 500-yen daily bus pass will take you just about any major tourist destinations in the city. We appreciated free wifi in the hotel, too. We had a great vacation.
I've been to a few top ranking hotels and Rihga Royal definitely tops every one. You don't get plush and silk but the amenities are excellent or better. You will be surprised. Large closet space (difficult in Japan), large room, the best bathroom i've ever seen, clothing maintenance support at its best, and a wonderul reception and service.
located on a busy street close enough to Kyoto station (but not so close as to be an easy walk), the hotel offers Western style size with Japanese cleanliness and attention from the staff.
The bed was terribly hard and I didn't sleep well for the two nights I was there. If I were going back, I'd take a foam pad. The rest of the experience was good.
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
Located in Shimogyo, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is a leisurely stroll from 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. Buffet breakfast is offered 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
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.
new hotel with good customer service.
Everyone
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.
Everyone
Has free shuttle from train station. Bathroom & room larger than most in Japan.
beautiful hotel.
Everyone
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.
nice hotelclose to kyoto station
Everyone
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.
nice hotel and friendly staff.
Everyone
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.
nice hotel that's convenient to kyoto station.
Everyone
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.
professional hotel near station
Everyone
Excellent service. Just remodeled. Rooms a bit on the small side - this is the only complaint. High quality breakfast.
business trip
BusinessTravelers
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.
business
BusinessTravelers
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.
