RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Hotels
8.3 (5694 reviews)
Shimogyo-ku Higashihorikawa-dori Shiokoji-sagaru Taimatsu-cho 1 , Kyoto , jp

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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 per session: 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 14th December to 17th December 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, Dec 14, 2026 until Thu, Dec 17, 2026
Fitness center is closed from 2026-12-17 until 2026-12-14
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 5694 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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Julie solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Excellent service. I love the water fill and icecube stations in the hallway.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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aichata family_with_children fr
6
Très bien mais le petit déjeuner n’es pas bon à part le burger végétarien que j’ai fait
Pros:

Hôtel bien situé, personnel très aimable

Cons:

Mobilier vieillot, petit déjeuner hors de prix et pas très bon.
Pas énormément de choix par rapport au prix payé

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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YOSHIKI couple jp
10
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Grace couple nz
9
Pros:

We loved the location - very close to the train station and very easy to get around. Staff was kind and let us sit in the lobby for a bit before check in and held our luggage for a bit after our checking out.

Cons:

Facilities are a bit dated, but still very clean! No coin laundry on-site and laundry service was quite expensive, so we just went to a laundromat nearby.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Saly family_with_children fr
8
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takehiro solo_traveller jp
9
Pros:

チェックインの際に予約時の条件と違うトラブルがあったが、迅速に対応をしてくれたので、結果的にプラス評価

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Akihiro family_with_children jp
9
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DELFOR ROBERTO family_with_children ar
8
Pros:

desayuno y ubicación muy buenos

Cons:

nada

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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kubota solo_traveller jp
7
Pros:

綺麗で居心地良かった。

Cons:

冷房が壊れていた。そのうち冷房が効いてくるのだろうと、2時間ほど待って暑いのでフロントに言ったら、すぐに技術者を連れて直しに来たが20分くらいかかった。帰りに口頭で謝罪があっただけだった。

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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IKUKO family_with_children jp
7
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Torben Kelm family_with_children dk
7
Et fint hotel med forventelige faciliteter, men desværre dyre tilkøb af pool, mad m.m.
Pros:

Hotellet ligger rimeligt godt placeret og har de faciliteter, som kan forvente af et hotel med 5 stjerner

Cons:

Desværre skulle man betale utroligt meget for at få morgenmad, som i øvrigt ikke levede op til forventningerne på et 5 stjernet hotel. Man skulle også betale rigtigt meget for at bruge den store indendørs pool eller det meget lille fitnessrum.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
足立 family_with_children jp
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
K
Konosuke extended_group jp
6
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Mathieu family_with_children fr
9
Un court séjour sur kyoto dans un hotel parfait
Pros:

Tout était parfait de l'accueil, pré-enregistrement, petit déjeuner, localisation...

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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rotem couple il
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
瑠央 couple jp
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ferreira family_with_children es
10
Pros:

El desayuno era muy rico

Cons:

La habitación era pequeña

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Wan Ting solo_traveller jp
9
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RuiXuan solo_traveller cn
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Kumarason family_with_children za
6
2026-08-05 via Nuitee