Name: RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Address: 600-8237 Kyoto, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Higashihorikawa-dori Shiokoji-sagaru Taimatsu-cho 1, Japan, Shimogyo-ku Higashihorikawa-dori Shiokoji-sagaru Taimatsu-cho 1, Kyoto, 600-8237, Japan
Rating: 8.3

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

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Conveniently located a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is renovated in September 2016 and features 8 restaurants. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and a concierge is available on call. Complimentary shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Kyoto Station. Featuring contemporary decor with Japanese touches, all rooms come with a satellite TV and minibar. An en suite bathroom includes Laura Ashley bath amenities and toothbrushes. Guests will find an electric kettle, hairdryer, air humidifier and purifier in their rooms. Offering panoramic views from the 14th floor, a rotating restaurant, Top of Kyoto, serves authentic French delicacies, while Aoi Teppanyaki Restaurant serves Japanese-style grilled omi Japanese wagyu beef. Chinese dishes and a bar and cafe are also on site. The hotel is only a 5-minute walk from Nishi Hongan-ji Temple. Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and To-ji Temple are within a 20-minute walk. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a 5-minute train ride, while Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji temples can be reached within a 30-minute bus ride.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Kyoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Standard Twin Room - Kyoto Style Floor - Non-Smoking (8th Floor) 2 single beds
Standard Twin Room - Premium Floor - Non-Smoking (9th Floor) 2 single beds
Standard Twin Room with Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access - Executive Floor - Non-Smoking (10th Floor) 2 single beds
Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Superior Twin Room - Kyoto Style Floor - Non-Smoking (8th Floor) 2 single beds
Superior Twin Room with Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access - Executive Floor - Non-Smoking (10th Floor) 2 single beds
Deluxe Twin Room - Non-Smoking 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Twin Room - Kyoto Style Floor - Non-Smoking (8th Floor) 2 single beds
Deluxe Twin Room - Premium Floor - Non-Smoking (9th Floor) 2 single beds
Deluxe Twin Room with Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access - Executive Floor - Non-Smoking (10th Floor) 2 single beds
Luxury Twin Room - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Twin Room with Tatami Area - Non-Smoking 2 single beds and 2 futon beds
Luxury Family Room - Non-Smoking 4 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking 1 double bed
Standard Double Room - Kyoto Style Floor - Non-Smoking (8th Floor) 1 double bed
Standard Double Room - Premium Floor - Non-Smoking (9th Floor) 1 double bed
Standard Double Room with Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access - Executive Floor - Non-Smoking (10th Floor) 1 double bed
Deluxe Double Room - Non-Smoking 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Double Room - Premium Floor - Non-Smoking (9th Floor) 1 large double bed
Deluxe Double Room with Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access- Executive Floor - Non-Smoking (10th Floor) 1 large double bed
Junior Twin Suite with Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access - Non-Smoking (10th Floor) 2 single beds
Suite Twin Room - Regular Floor - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Suite Double Room - Regular Floor - Non-Smoking 1 large double bed
Tatami Suite Twin Room with Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access - Executive Floor - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Japanese-Style Room - Non-Smoking 2 futon beds
Superior Twin Room - Premium Floor Non-smoking (9th Floor) 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed
Standard Twin Room - High Floor - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Superior Twin Room - High Floor - Non-Smoking 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed
Deluxe Twin Room - High Floor - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Twin Room designed with KIRA KARACHO ( KIN-UN ) - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Twin Room designed with KIRA KARACHO ( GIN-GETSU ) - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Standard Hollywood Twin Room - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Superior Hollywood Twin Room - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Family Room - Kyoto Style Floor - Non-Smoking 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Suite Twin Room - Kyoto Style Floor - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Suite Twin Room Premium Floor - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Suite Twin Room with Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access Executive Floor - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Standard Triple Room - Non-Smoking 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed
Superior Double Room - Non-Smoking 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
Wide King Double Room - Non-Smoking 1 extra-large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jane

United Kingdom

“High quality, room size excellent, friendly and helpful staff.”

Carine

France

“Nice ucurious hotel, big and confortable room. Great breakfast.”

Yat

United Kingdom

“Great location, lots of facilities, near the train station and bus stops. Room was a decent size with blackout curtains meaning that we could get a good nights sleep. Had a pool and sauna which was really nice to have with kids”

William

Bulgaria

“The breakfast was good and set us up for the morning.”

Antonio

Italy

“Position super convenient, near the station so if you get to Kyoto by Shinkansen (like I did) it’s perfect. Really nice room and the hotel itself is very elegant. Definitely recommend it”

Elizabeth

Australia

“The property was in a great location. A short walk to the train and bus station also had a shuttle bus to the other side of train station. Rooms were very clean with plenty of room. There were two options for breakfast and both were delicious.”

Andrei

Romania

“We took the room as a last minute offer so it costed us about 45 euros for the night without breakfast, but with car parking. Have not been for this offer, I don't think I could afford the stay at this hotel. The room itself was very large, with...”

Hogarth

United Kingdom

“The location for us was perfect, a short walk from the trainstation. The room was a good size and we we based ourself there and travelled out to Osaka, Nara and the Bamboo Forest. Our room was very comfortable and enough space to move around in....”

Rob

Australia

“Spacious room & clean. Staff were very attentive and professional. Location was central and despite being adjacent the busy train station was very quiet due to the double glazed windows.”

Margot

France

“Everything was really great, the staff, the room, the restaurant. I stayed only one night but it was really amazing.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

7 restaurants on site

オールデイダイニング　カザ

Cuisine
Japanese • International • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly

皇家龍鳳

Cuisine
Chinese
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional

フレンチダイニング　トップオブキョウト

Cuisine
French
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Romantic

鉄板焼　葵

Cuisine
Grill/BBQ
Open for
Lunch • Dinner

懐石フランス料理　グルマン橘

Cuisine
French
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Romantic

京料理　たん熊北店

Cuisine
Japanese
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional

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House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year

Extra bed upon request

¥3,795 per child, per night

Cot upon request

¥1,650 per child, per night

2+ years

Extra bed upon request

¥3,795 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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: 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 5th January 2026 to 8th January 2026.

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.

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto