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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4.0 star property
Families splash in the indoor pool by day while adults can savor French cuisine in the evening and cap off the night with refreshing drinks at the bar

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto welcomes families to its central location with an indoor pool and fitness center. Attentive staff make guests feel at home. Enjoy six restaurants, in-room WiFi, and relax at the hotel bar after exploring the city.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is P4,304
P5,208 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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8.2 out of 10, Very Good, 88 reviews
The price is P3,216
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About this property

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

  • Upscale hotel near Kyoto Aquarium
  • Located close to Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. At the 6 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour business center.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
    • A water dispenser, an elevator, and a vending machine
    • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the family-friendly amenities, breakfast, and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 489 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-Certified Property
  • This property participates in JEA Eco Mark Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 1 2026 to June 4 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for JPY 1650.0 per night

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 100–10,000 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 4301 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 2000 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: JPY 1650.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: JPY 3300 per person and includes use of: swimming pool

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto on Jun 8, 2026 start from P4,304, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for JPY 2000 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower. Kyoto Railway Museum and Kawaramachi Street are also within 15 minutes. Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station is 15 minutes by foot and Kujo Station is 16 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1379 out of 2325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 617 out of 2325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 2325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 2325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 2325 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, excellent location y wonderful buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gentian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, impeccable service living to their Royal name.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nefertiti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Menu was ok. Hotel was very clean and staff super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight stay . Rooms are nice size .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, awesome breakfast buffet, excellent shuttle service to Kyoto station and wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great location ninutes walk to AEON mall and kyoto station, Staff are accomodating, professional and helpful.Great breakfast buffet, so many selections being offered.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle was great after a long night of walking to catch the train early morning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Our room was beautiful and close walking distance to the station + other restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Staff is fantastic (as is usually the case in Japan). Beds are a tad stiff and the pillows a bit meager for my own preference. Showers are awesome. Great on-site amenities. Convenient enough to Kyoto Station.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice hotel, free shuttle from the train station lots of amenities close by and a very very reasonable price, the rooms are a good size come with toothbrush, hairbrush, face creams, razors, slippers and pyjamas all this for less than £80 with breakfast included.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wai Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pool and gym facilities, accomodating staff and clean, comfortable rooms. On site food and drink is average and overpriced. However Bar Granada has good ambiance and excellent bar tenders.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Venkata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In all aspects, excellent staff, clean room and great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property and staff and were good but I felt like I was getting ripped off. I was the only one paying for breakfast and my hotel gym visit was expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty nice, and the staff was amazing, not to mention the shuttle service made traveling easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and held our bags after checkout!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Seema

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms Breakfast buffet had good choices. Views from the rooftop restaurant were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Low

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is very well maintained despite being more than 50 years old. Parking very convenient and staff was very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently close to train station for easy on/off for touring
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Enjoyed my stay. I liked how it was close to everything including the train station. Their buffet has great variety. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexsandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended up getting the the corner room and the view was beautiful and there breakfast in the morning 10/10 room was really clean it’s by far the best hotel I have ever stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurtt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall exquisite experience staying here. The room was beautiful and very spacious. The dining options were delicious and abundant. Relatively close walk to the main station. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lanz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are big. The shuttle service to the station is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025