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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Conveniently located a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is renovated in September 2016 and features 8 restaurants. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and a concierge is available on call. Complimentary shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Kyoto Station. Featuring contemporary decor with Japanese touches, all rooms come with a satellite TV and minibar. An en suite bathroom includes Laura Ashley bath amenities and toothbrushes. Guests will find an electric kettle, hairdryer, air humidifier and purifier in their rooms. Offering panoramic views from the 14th floor, a rotating restaurant, Top of Kyoto, serves authentic French delicacies, while Aoi Teppanyaki Restaurant serves Japanese-style grilled omi Japanese wagyu beef. Chinese dishes and a bar and cafe are also on site. The hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and To-ji Temple are within a 20-minute walk. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a 5-minute train ride, while Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji temples can be reached within a 30-minute bus ride.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.1

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jessie
    Singapore Singapore
    the free parking in front of hotel The lobby gives a feeling of poshness
  • Alma
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Spacious and comfortable room with everything we need.
  • Justin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice and comfortable although it does feel a little business like. Various restaurant options, great location near the station but some rail noise could be heard. Breakfast was a tad eclectic and needs more western breakfast items rather than...
  • Cowton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic hotel and a great price for a premium room that included breakfast. Comfy beds, very friendly and helpful staff. A very classy feel to the hotel. Great location next to the train station and the free shuttle bus provided is excellent for...
  • Atkinson
    Australia Australia
    Family friendly pool. Close to station and Kyoto tower. Great breakfast buffet included
  • Laurence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large room, lovely food buffets, near the station.
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    Staff were super friendly, very clean and felt safe.
  • Sarah
    Cambodia Cambodia
    Close to parks, restaurants and the train station. Really spacious room by Japanese standards. Way nicer than I thought it would be given the really reasonable price.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous hotel and facilities. Very enjoyable stay.
  • Lior
    Portugal Portugal
    The room, the pool, the observation from the 14th floor, transportation to kyoto station

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
7 restaurants on site

  • オールデイダイニング カザ
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • 皇家龍鳳
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
  • フレンチダイニング トップオブキョウト
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
  • 鉄板焼 葵
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • 懐石フランス料理 グルマン橘
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
  • 京料理 たん熊北店
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
  • レストラン #7

    No additional info available

Facilities of RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 7 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop safe
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Additional charge
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
¥3,630 per child, per night
Cot upon request
¥1,650 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥3,630 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note actual rooms may slightly differ from the photos.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property directly for more information.

Please note that the dates and hours of the swimming pool and fitness gym facilities are limited for the time being( Closed every Tuesday and Thursday).

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

  • RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is 1 miles from the centre of Kyoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto include:

    • Twin
    • Quadruple
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple
  • The prices at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto has 7 restaurants:

    • フレンチダイニング トップオブキョウト
    • レストラン #7
    • オールデイダイニング カザ
    • 懐石フランス料理 グルマン橘
    • 鉄板焼 葵
    • 皇家龍鳳
    • 京料理 たん熊北店
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Fitness
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Swimming Pool