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Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

1 Taimatsu-cho,Shiokoji-sagaru, Higash Kyoto, 600-8237 Japan

Kyoto hotel in Shimogyo neighborhood

Near Kyoto Tower
Situated in the Shimogyo neighborhood of Kyoto, this hotel is a 10-minute walk from both Nishihonganji Temple and Kyoto Tower. Nijo Castle, the former residence of the Shogun, is 3 km (2 mi) away. Show more
Rotating restaurant
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto features the rotating Top of Kyoto restaurant on the top floor. Aoi teppan-yaki restaurant serves grilled meat and seafood. The hotel also offers an indoor heated pool.
Premium cable TV
Air-conditioned guestrooms at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto feature televisions with cable channels and pay movies. Rooms offer minibars, tea service with Japanese and Western teas and coffee, and slippers. Hide

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4.0out of 5

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87%

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Standard Single
One single bed with feather pillows (buckwheat husk upon request). City view. Located on floors 4-8. 22.3 square meters (240 square feet). High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Table, two chairs. Japanese-style yukata cotton bathrobes. Japanese green tea and coffee. Combination shower/bathtub. Smoking.
Standard Room
One double bed or two single beds with feather pillows (buckwheat husk upon request). City view. Located on floors 6-8. 22.3 square meters (240 square feet). High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Table, two chairs. Japanese-style yukata cotton bathrobes. Japanese green tea and coffee. Combination shower/bathtub. Smoking.
Standard Triple
Two single beds with feather pillows (buckwheat husk upon request). City view. Located on floors 4-7. 30.9 square meters (332 square feet). High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Table, sofa bed. Japanese-style yukata cotton bathrobes. Japanese green tea and coffee. Combination shower/bathtub. Smoking.
Deluxe Twin Top Floor
Two single beds. City view. Located on tenth floor. 29.9 square metres (321 square feet). Japanese style décor with shoji, paper, sliding doors. Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels such as CNN and pay movies. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Direct-dial phone. Complimentary newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Bathroom with complimentary toiletries and slippers. In-room safe.
Suite
1 king2 BedsWindows open to view of the city. Desk. Television with cable channels and pay movies. Wired Internet access (surcharge). Fax machine and in-room safe. Complimentary newspapers. Minibar. Shower/tub combination with handheld showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, bidet, and makeup/shaving mirror. Slippers. Blackout drapes/curtains, clock radio, and electronic check-out. Air conditioning. Iron/ironing board available on request.
Deluxe Twin
Two beds. Located on floors 3-5. City view. 29.5 square meters (317 square feet). Shoji (paper-sliding) doors. Cable/satellite TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Coffee/tea maker.
Four Bed
Four single beds. Located on floors 4-5. City view. 30.9 square meters (332 square feet). Shoji (paper-sliding doors). Cable/satellite TV. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Coffee/tea maker.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • 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.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Caters to couples
  • Caters to families
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in all public areas: JPY 100 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
    • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): JPY 1050 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
    • Buffet breakfast fee: JPY 2500 per person (approximate amount)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Accessibility Options

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  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility

Property Amenities

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto's multiple dining options include Top of Kyoto, a rotating top-floor restaurant serving French cuisine, as well as Aoi teppan-yaki restaurant.This 3.5-star hotel offers an indoor heated pool, spa tub, and hot room. Massage, body, and beauty treatments, as well as a hair salon, are available at the onsite spa. Event space includes 8 meeting rooms, as well as banquet facilities. This property offers a concierge desk, medical clinic, and laundry facility. Room service is available (limited hours). Onsite parking is complimentary.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Number of floors - 14
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beauty services
  • Business services
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Event catering
  • Full-service health spa
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Shopping on site
  • Laundry facilities
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Room service
  • Area shuttle (complimentary)
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Total number of rooms - 484
  • Parking (free)
  • Secure parking
  • Parking garage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Security guard
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Wedding services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge

Rooms

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto provides 484 air-conditioned guestrooms, many with city views. Beds include feather pillows, and buckwheat husk pillows are available on request. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) is offered, along with complimentary newspapers. Rooms include minibars, as well as tea service with Japanese and Western teas and coffee. Rooms have windows that open, in-room safes, and direct-dial phones. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, handheld showers, and makeup/shaving mirrors. Japanese-style yukata cotton bathrobes are available, as well as slippers and hair dryers.

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable television service
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic check-out
  • Hair dryer
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room massage available
  • Minibar
  • Climate control
  • Trouser press
  • Pay movies
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Slippers
  • Smoking permitted
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

Dining

Top of Kyoto - Rotating restaurant on top floor. French cuisine.

Gourmand Tachibana - Fusion of local seasonal ingredients and French fare.

Aoi - Grilled beef and seafood teppan-yaki.

Hakuho - Authentic Cantonese dishes.

Kitcho - Japanese kaiseki.

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Swimming on site

Spa

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto has a full-service spa featuring massage, body, and beauty services.

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

4.0
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.3
Neighborhood:
3.7
88%

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out of 24 reviews

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Barbara Y from Kaneohe, Hawaii
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 6 2011

“Will definitely return”

This is a lovely hotel. Location is excellent, very close to JR train line. They offer a free shuttle from the train station. Deluxe Rooms are clean and spacious. Walking distance to Higashi Honwangji Temple. Also walking distance to great shopping plaza Aeon.

Area recommendations
Fushimi Inari to see the 10,000 Red Torii and the beautiful shrine. Arashiyama is like old Japan. Kiyomizu Temple, the grounds are just magnificent, the temple is gorgeous. Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion is a beautiful sight.
A Traveler from Hong Kong
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 19 2011

“Hotel with good service and polite staffs”

The room we stayed is newly renovated and is very clean. Lots of restaurants are near the Kyoto JR station, which means ~5 -10 minutes of walk! Hotel shuttle is until 9pm.

Roger S from Broomfield, Colorado
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 9 2011

“WiFi Dead Zone”

The hotel was excellent except that there was no WiFi access in the hotel room or lobby. I only travel with an iPad now so the wired internet connection in the room was of no use. It isn't an issue of cost, it's really just access.

Barbara P from San Francisco, Ca
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 4 2011

“Good Location”

This hotel was a short walk to Kyoto Station where we could conveniently catch a train, bus or taxi to the various tourist spots. This hotel even has a shuttle bus to/from the station so if you have luggage or lots of purchases it is a convenient way to get to the hotel. They need free WI FI! Free WI-FI helps us locate more places to visit/shop and thus more money into their economy.

Johan R from Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 13 2011

“Good value for money in Kyoto”

Rihga Royal in Kyoto is located walking distance (10 minutes) from Central Station in Kyoto, which is the main hub of all public transport in this traditional Japanese city. If one cannot walk, the hotel runs a convenient shuttle service, departing from the back of the station building. Cost is very reasonable for Japan and rooms are fairly small but comfortable. Personnel are extremely polite and helpful, as in most other places in Japan.

Area recommendations
Central station neighborhood is most convenient because all buses (main affordable mode of public transportation) depart from here.
What to pack
Make sure you take USD or EU as foreign currency, when you visit Japan. These currencies can be exchanged for Yen at automatic tellers in most banks. Visa/Master card cash withdrawal is only available from the central post office.
A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Mar 6 2011

“Very nice, and I will go back”

This is my second time staying at Rihga Royal Kyoto. And everything was as I expected, the quality of the service from staff, and the cleanness of the room.

Andy S. from Albuquerque, NM
4.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jun 23 2010

“Must pay for the pool”

Great service! Condition is best described as well-used. They charge an arm and a let to use the pool - which was a surprise to us, and a grave disappointment for our kids!!

Craig W from Atlanta
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 23 2010

“Good value, Good location”

The hotel is a great value and has a convienent location by means of its complimentary train station shutlle. Not the most up to date hotel but certainly clean and well staffed.

Area recommendations
We stayed by the JR Kyoto rail station and for travel throughout the area either by bus or train it is the best location
Must see
Take a side trip to NARA. The temples and shrines with the backdrop of wild deer walking all over the city is a site to behold
A Traveler from Bartlett, IL
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 5 2010

“Good choice near Kyoto station”

Large, comfortable room by Japanese standards . Well-appointed hotel walking distance from Kyoto station. And there is a shuttle as well. No Wifi - paid, wired internet. Bed is a little stiff - but comfortable enough. Electronic toilet seats marked in Japanese (little scared to try all the features!) I would try to reserve there first next time.

Area recommendations
Hotels around Kyoto station are convenient for train travel, food, shopping and guaranteed taxi availability.
What to pack
Umbrella - for walking to/from trains, handkerchiefs - some bathroooms don't have paper towels to save on waste.
Must see
Much to see - the train station itself is most impressive. Golden Pavilion, Nijo Castle, Sanjusangendo temple are all worth the time.
Jenni J from Okemos, MI
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 23 2010

“good hotel”

This hotel was very well run. They went out of their way to meet whatever needs you had, very service oriented.

Area recommendations
This hotel is located near the Kyoto Train Station, which I would high recommend. The station is really the hub for all of Kyoto, great shopping and restaurants. If you have teenage girls they will love the fashion of Asia and will want to shop for clothes!
When to go
First 2 weeks of April were beautiful with cherry blossoms.

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

1 Taimatsu-cho,Shiokoji-sagaru, Higash Kyoto, 600-8237 Japan

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Kyoto Tower - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Nishihonganji Temple - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Costume Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Higashi Honganji Temple - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Toji Temple - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Shoseien Garden - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Sanjusangendo - 1.7 km / 1 mi
  • Kyoto National Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Nintendo World Headquarters - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
  • Myoho-in Temple - 2 km / 1.2 mi
  • Chishaku-in Temple - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
  • Tofukuji Temple - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
  • Rokakkudo Temple - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
  • Kenninji Temple - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
  • Gion Corner - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

The preferred airport for Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 77 km / 47.8 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Osaka, Japan (KIX-Kansai Intl.)

Area:

Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Japan: Kyoto (and vicinity)

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

1 Taimatsu-cho,Shiokoji-sagaru, Higash Kyoto, 600-8237 Japan

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