RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4.0 star property

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Premium Floor Suite Double, Non Smoking | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
6 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Standard Triple Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service

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)

  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Regular floor Suite Double, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Regular floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Twin Beds

KIRA KARACHO (GIN-GETSU)

  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

KIRA KARACHO (KIN-UN)

  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Wide King Double, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Family room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 Twin Beds

Japanese style Room Non-smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Futons

TATAMI Suite Twin

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin room with TATAMI, Non-smoking

  • 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]

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin (Hollywood twin) Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin (Hollywood Twin), Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Floor Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Regular Floor Wide King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Regular Floor Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Floor Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

Premium Floor Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Hanakoji Floor Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Floor Japanese Style Suite Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Floor Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Regular Floor Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Regular Floor Japanese Western Style Room

  • Sleeps 4

Concept Twin Room Kira Karacho Gin Getus

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Regular Floor Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Premium Floor Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Concept Twin Room Kira Karacho Kinun

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Floor Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Floor Suite Twim

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Regular Floor Luxury Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Hanakoji Floor Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

Executive Floor Semi Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Floor Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Regular Floor Supeior Hollywood Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Regular Floor Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Regular Floor Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Floor Executive Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Hanakoji Floor Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Regular Floor Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Floor Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Floor Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Regular Floor Suite Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Floor Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Hanakoji Floor Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Regular Floor Luxury Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

Regular Floor Japanese Style Room

  • Sleeps 4

Executive Floor Junior Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Hanakoji Floor Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Hanakoji Floor Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Regular Floor Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Regular Floor Standard Hollywood Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4-star hotel in Shimogyo Ward
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.

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 June 2 2025 to June 5 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
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
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
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. 1304 out of 2229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 601 out of 2229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 2229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 2229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2229 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

8/10 Good

ANNLEONG

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind and courtious. We appreciate the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful family friendly hotel

It was a lovely hotel everyone was very friendly and was a great family hotel. My only complaint was the lack of vegetarian food in all the restaurants so we had to look elsewhere to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel provides shuttle bus service. Working distance from Kyoto train station to the hotel. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerry, Sherman Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felin

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

6/10 Okay

Ziggi

Traveled with partner
bed sheets were horrible. made me and my partner itch like crazy and the quilt would not stay on the bed all night, kept slipping off!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suet Ying

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so supprised that the hotel is grand and the room is big with reasonable price. We will definitely visit it again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Alison M

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Vix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a ok hotel 10 min walk from the station. However room are tried. Bed and cleaners was amazing but bit lacking in the hotel experience. If your planing on just sleeping here it’s fine but if your looking for a bit of luxury and chill this is not the place for you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025