RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

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)

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

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

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 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

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

Regular floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 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)

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

KIRA KARACHO (KIN-UN)

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

Standard Triple Room

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

Wide King Double, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 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

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

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

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

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

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

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

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

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin (Hollywood twin) Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 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

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

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 75 sq m
  • 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
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 6 min drive - 4.4 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 3,795 per person
  • 6 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 2 2025 to June 5 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool

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 3795 per person
  • Facilities fee: JPY 3300 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. 1276 out of 2182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 590 out of 2182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 2182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 2182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 2182 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

6/10 Okay

Vix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a ok hotel 10 min walk from the station. However room are tried. Bed and cleaners was amazing but bit lacking in the hotel experience. If your planing on just sleeping here it’s fine but if your looking for a bit of luxury and chill this is not the place for you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liaw

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth of the value stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

michael, Bondi Junction

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was full of smoke but least they changed the room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly service, shuttle bus to train station, pool facilities was good, their gym is a let down but other than that no complains
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Close to everything, friendly staff and good service. We'll definitely stay here again on our next kyoto trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donna, Orange

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was central. We enjoyed the pool and fitness room. The room was comfortable and the staff helpful. Our duvet was disconnected from the inner comforter. The staff kindly addressed it. The brunch buffet was excellent!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern hotel very close to Kyoto train station and with complimentary shuttle bus to/from station and hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book it!

Exceptional service. Fantastic breakfast. Conveniently located. I am very pleased with this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A convenient hotel with an elegant esthetic. They in hotel dining is rather expensive. But there are plenty of great places to eat around the area. The main train station is relatively close and theres a shuttle bus that can help out with getting luggage around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paw Chu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel. They even have free shuttle to Kyoto Station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daija

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. The staff were able to accommodate all needs. Bringing our luggage to our rooms, shuttle to the train station, laundry services and much more. There are bus stations, malls, tons of restaurants, and shrines about 5-11 mins away walking. Both dining options for breakfast was spectacular. I would highly recommend. The rooms also have complimentary skin care and hygiene products. Something to keep in mind is check in is at 1400.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin, San Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the luxury family room which was massive, we had four beds two at either end of the main room with a lounge, TV and seating area in between. The room has a large bathroom containing two different shower/bath options allowing two people to shower separately at the same time and a separate toilet. The hotel is only a short walk from Kyoto Station which contains many restaurants and food and transport options. I highly recommend this hotel, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melani

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracey

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient close to the Kyoto Station! Clean, quiet, and spacious. Staff were really friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, great hotel for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, generally well-kept and very comfortable. The room was extremely spacious and good value for money. It would have been nice if the pool facilities were included in the price of the room rather than an extra. Location is close enough to Kyoton Station with a shuttle available too. Overall, we would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024