RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Hotels
8.3 (5268 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Higashihorikawa-dori Shiokoji-sagaru Taimatsu-cho 1 , Kyoto , jp

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Variety of breakfast options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room dampness
High prices for amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.59
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, such as a dusty room and limited cleaning in the bathroom.
Service
9.06
Staff described as nice, courteous, and providing excellent service.
Location
9.1
Multiple reviews praised the convenient location near Kyoto Station.
Room Quality
8.05
Comfortable stay mentioned, but also noted issues with room size and dampness.
Amenities
7.08
Limited baby-friendly amenities and a small gym were noted as negatives.
Value for Money
8.04
High pricing mentioned, but overall experience reflected good value.
Food and Beverage
9.09
Breakfast options were praised for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.36
Overall experience generally positive, with some issues impacting the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Japanese Touches

Experience the elegance of RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto, just minutes away from JR Kyoto Train Station. Indulge in the contemporary decor with Japanese influences in every room, complete with modern amenities like a satellite TV and Laura Ashley bath products.

Culinary Delights for Every Palate

Savor the flavors of Japan at Aoi Teppanyaki Restaurant or enjoy authentic French cuisine at Top of Kyoto with breathtaking views from the 14th floor. With a total of 8 restaurants on-site, including Chinese dishes and a cozy bar, your culinary desires are sure to be satisfied.

Convenient Location for Exploring Kyoto

Explore the nearby temples such as Nishi Hongan-ji and To-ji, or take a short train ride to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine. With complimentary shuttle service to JR Kyoto Station, your adventures in Kyoto are just a step away.

Book your stay at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto now and immerse yourself in luxury and convenience during your Kyoto getaway.

Important information:

The swimming pool and the fitness gym are open everyday on 8:00am~11:00am / 13:30 - 21:00 (last entry 19:00).
Pool usage fee: 3,300 yen per adult, 1,650 yen per child (ages 3-12)

Please note that maintenance work of the swimming pool and the fitness gym will be carried out from 1st June 2026 to 4th June 2026.

Please note that use of parking space will incur an additional charge of 2,000 JPY , per night.

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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Jun 1, 2026 until Thu, Jun 4, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: KIX

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for ¥1,650 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for ¥3,630 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 5268 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 7.08
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Ludovica couple it
10
Pros:

Dimensioni della camera notevolmente superiori alla media. Posizione eccezionale vicino alla stazione.

Cons:

Prezzi leggermente più alti rispetto agli standard di Kyoto ma ne vale assolutamente la pena!

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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KOKI couple jp
9
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Peter5638 family_with_children ca
3
Pros:

Good location close to Kyoto Station Staff is generally helpful and courteous.

Cons:

This is a 3-star hotel at best. Rooms are showing signs of age and have no individual climate control. The bedding is very basic and not really comfortable. Breakfast is very crowded with only 1 omelette station and few food choices. The lineup at the coffee machine was up to 10 minutes. The food they have is mediocre to poor. While somewhat subjective, we found the prices in the bars and restaurants to be extremely high, definitely not justified given the quality of food and service.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Dhiman couple hk
3
Absolutely not worth the money due to poor cleanliness and service
Pros:

The location is good.

Cons:

The facilities like restaurants, room service, cleaning are very inefficient during busy period, like the cherry blossom. Looks like they have more rooms than staff to manage those rooms. And finally, for the first time in Japan, I saw a misbehaving front office staff.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Masanobu couple jp
8
Pros:

駅から比較的近くて料金も適当であった

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Jan solo_traveller de
5
The saving price is not a saving rather you get what you are pay for.
Pros:

Clean and friendly personal, rooms are international standard size

Cons:

Aged hotel, area is close to Kyoto station but still not in a good location, bathrooms are old with tiles style, bedsheets getting loose over night, interior seems old and tries to save on cleaning service

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Lee-Hsu-Chen couple tw
9
是很不錯的旅館,工作者親切認真,值得一提。
Pros:

住宿地點走路到車站對老人偏遠,但有接駁車是有很大助益

Cons:

房間地毯舊,如能更新更佳

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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sadia couple dk
2
Ucharmerende - lever slet ikke op til et 5 stjernet hotel
Pros:

Ingenting

Cons:

Vi tjekkede ud efter 15 min vores ankomst - alt for stort ucharmerende hotel - vi fik et værelse der slet ikke levede op til 5 stjernet hotel -

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Y family_with_children jp
7
お世話になりました。
Pros:

スタッフの皆さん対応は、とてもよかったです。チェックアウトしても、夜まで荷物預けて楽しんでください!と言っていただけて助かりました。

Cons:

ウォーターサーバーは、沢山飲めるのはありがたいですが、やはり何度もボトル持っていくのは面倒でした。ルームクリーニングも、とてもキレイにしていただけたので感謝ですが、部屋が少し体臭臭さがあったのが残念でした。(しばらく空気清浄機をつけていたら消えましたが…)
ロビーにもう少し、座れる所があればよかったのですが…皆さん立って混み合っている感じにビックリしました。

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
吉川 solo_traveller jp
10
ブラボー
Pros:

ホスピタリティが最高

Cons:

なし

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Keiichiro family_with_children jp
9
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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MaryAnn extended_group au
6
Pros:

Our room was clean.

Cons:

We were away from everything so needed to travel by taxi to places. There are lovely restaurants in the hotel as long as you have the budget for them.

We were very disappointed that there was a fold out couch bed rather than an actual bed for the third guest. We were never advised that this is all there was going to be.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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MIHO couple jp
9
ゆったり旅を満喫!
Pros:

スタッフが多く、まごついているといつでも駆けつけてくれる体制でした。部屋も広くて静かにゆっくり過ごすことができました。

Cons:

駅からのシャトルバスがありましたが、混んでる時間帯だったせいか2回ほど乗れませんでした。そんなに遠くはないけれど、もう少し頻繁にあると有り難いです。

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Ivar family_with_children cl
9
Gran ubicación
Pros:

Ubicación. Desayuno. Modernidad, cercana a estación de trenes.

Cons:

nada

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
エンドウ family_with_children jp
10
Pros:

ロビースタッフが部屋までアテンドしてくれました。チェックイン業務も含め、ホテルマンとして大変勉強になりました。

Cons:

なし

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Carlos Mota couple br
10
Perfeito
Pros:

Tudo maravilhoso. Equipe gentil e prestativa. Café da manhã com bastante variedade, tudo muito gostoso. Piscina aquecida e hidromassagem, sauna. Bem perto da estação de Kyoto e ainda tem ônibus gratuito pra levar pra estação!

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Cassie couple gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

Very comfy beds, great location and good value for money.

Cons:

Room was a bit small but not too bad

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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suzuki family_with_children jp
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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DAIZU couple jp
8
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Johnny solo_traveller id
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee