RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8237
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Regular floor Superior Twin, Non Smoking (24~27sqm)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Kyoto Style floor Suite Twin Non Smoking (53sqm/8th floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Regular floor Suite Double, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Regular floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Family Room Non Smoking (8th floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds

KIRA KARACHO (GIN-GETSU)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

KIRA KARACHO (KIN-UN)

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

Standard Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Wide King Double, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Family room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Twin Beds

Japanese style Room Non-smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons

Premium floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (9th floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin room with TATAMI, Non-smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 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]

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium floor Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking (9th floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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

Kyoto Style floor Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

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

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin (Hollywood twin) Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Kyoto Style floor Standard Double Room, Non Smoking (8th floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin (Hollywood Twin), Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Hotel with 6 restaurants, a quick walk to Kyoto Aquarium
Along with 6 restaurants, this hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and concierge services are onsite.
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.

The breakfast at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kyoto Tower. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and 6 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy French cuisine while dining at Top of Kyoto
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, spaciousness, and overall comfort
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There are 6 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kyoto hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 4,048 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Designated smoking areas

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 January 5 2026 to January 8 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 4048 per person
  • Facilities fee: JPY 3300 per person, per day and includes use of: swimming pool; fitness facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.
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.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • 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).

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1305 out of 2236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 605 out of 2236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 232 out of 2236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 2236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2236 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

Lesley

Travelled with family
Great proximity to Kyoto station and great breakfast buffet. Hotel room itself felt very 3 star. There is a pool onsite but you have to pay extra to use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was exemplary, from the staff, the customer service and the amazing room. You made our 3 day stay in Kyoto much more enjoyable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, walking distance from Kyoto Station, but away from hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, service was great and had lots of on site restaurants in the hotel. We tried French restaurant on top of the hotel and Teppanyaki, they were both beyond amazing. Waiters were very professional and welcoming. Conveniently located near Kyoto station as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Atsuko

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast at 14th floor wasn't worth the dinning experience. Foods weren't so great. Staffs dididnt pay attentions. Too much chatting among staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nirthana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
They were careless without luggage and caused a cracked which got worse by Yamato. Ive contacted them about it and they are no longer responding to my emails. Poor amenities. Decent sized room. They charge you to use the pool and the spa facilities are for men only. Would never stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Renelle

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! Thank you for a wonderful stay in Kyoto.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANNLEONG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms were clean. Location is good. Hotel provided shuttle bus service to Kyoto main station. Cons: Have to pay to use gym and swimming pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with shuttle from/to train station , very convenient, great breakfast and the staff is very cordial and respectful, only nice things to say
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleczander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good location near train station. The breakfast buffet was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The suite was a fabulous large space, and a walk from the train station. Wasn’t pleased to hear we had to pay extra to use both the pool and the gym. We went there because it had all the facilities, was annoyed it never mentioned this when looking at different hotels. Also don’t get the minimum cleaning options, they didn’t restock the mini bar (was included in our room price) and the bed wasn’t made.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evee

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginette

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean hotel close to the station, large mall, shops and restaurants. The rooms were modern, spacious and clean. The hotel staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rtt
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavlina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel big beds and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Small rooms but comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very wonderful stay with all staff being accommodating and friendly. I cannot wait to stay again when visiting Kyoto another time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and convenient to all ammenities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lorna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is worn out in comparison to what it looks in the photos. Too dusty, till me and my husband started cough the next day. AC was the hardest to manage. Very difficult, when it was hot. Too hot. When cold, too cold. The hotel definitely needs an upgrade. Only plus point was water dispenser on the floor. Don’t think I will consider coming back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025