Deluxe Double Room Premium Floor Non-Smoking 9th Floor
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Kyoto · Kyoto
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
A polished 5-star stay in Shimogyo Ward, a short walk from Kyoto Tower and a quick ride to Kyoto Station.
- 8-minute walk from Kyoto Tower
- Heated indoor pool and fitness centre
- Free shuttle service to key spots
8.3
Great
5077 reviews
Booking.com 8.3 · 5077 reviews
About
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto sits in the Shimogyo Ward, an 8-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and close to several train and subway stations. The hotel offers a heated indoor pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.
With a 5-star rating and guest praise for its large rooms and helpful staff, this hotel balances traditional Japanese touches with modern comfort. Multiple room categories, including tatami-style options and family suites, cater to a range of travellers.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Large, comfortable rooms — Guests repeatedly noted the surprisingly spacious rooms, especially for a Japanese hotel, with family options available.
- Excellent location near Kyoto Station — The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and close to JR Kyoto Station, subway lines, and shopping districts, making it easy to explore.
- Helpful and polite staff — Guests consistently praised the staff for being friendly, helpful, and polite, adding to the overall positive experience.
- Great dining and breakfast — The breakfast buffet and the Top of Kyoto restaurant received high marks for quality and the panoramic views.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Facilities rated lower than other categories — The facilities category scored 7.2, the lowest among all rating categories, suggesting some guests may find the amenities (beyond rooms and dining) less impressive.
- No pets allowed — The hotel has a strict no-pets policy, which may be a drawback for travellers with animals.
- Check-in window may be limited — Check-in is only available from 14:00 to 23:59, which could be inconvenient for late-night arrivals.
- Area rating below average — The hotel's area rank is 1748 out of 2356, and the average area rating is 8.7, while the hotel's rating is 8.3, slightly below the local average.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Standard Twin Room Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Standard Twin Room Premium Floor Non-Smoking 9th Floor
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Non-Smoking
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Twin Room Kyoto Style Floor Non-Smoking 8th Floor
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Kyoto Style Floor Non-Smoking 8th Floor
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Premium Floor Non-Smoking 9th Floor
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Twin Room Tatami Area Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Twin Room designed KIRA KARACHO KIN-UN Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Suite Twin Room Regular Floor Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Double Room Non-Smoking
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Superior Twin Room Premium Floor Non-smoking 9th Floor
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Superior Twin Room Kyoto Style Floor Non-Smoking 8th Floor
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Twin Room Premium Floor Non-Smoking 9th Floor
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Suite Twin Room Premium Floor Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Luxury Family Room Non-Smoking
- 4 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Superior Twin Room Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Luxury Twin Room Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Twin Room Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Standard Twin Room Kyoto Style Floor Non-Smoking 8th Floor
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Double Room Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access Executive Floor Non-Smoking 10th Floor
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Superior Double Room Non-Smoking
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Standard Twin Room Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access Executive Floor Non-Smoking 10th Floor
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Standard Triple Room Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Junior Twin Suite Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access Non-Smoking 10th Floor
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Standard Twin Room High Floor Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access Executive Floor Non-Smoking 10th Floor
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Tatami Suite Twin Room Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access Executive Floor Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Twin Room Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access Executive Floor Non-Smoking 10th Floor
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Superior Twin Room High Floor Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Twin Room High Floor Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Suite Twin Room Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access Executive Floor Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Wide King Double Room Non-Smoking
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Suite Double Room Regular Floor Non-Smoking
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Family Room Kyoto Style Floor Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Superior Hollywood Twin Room Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Twin Room designed KIRA KARACHO GIN-GETSU Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Suite Twin Room Kyoto Style Floor Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Standard Hollywood Twin Room Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Superior Twin Room Swimming Pool & Fitness Center Access Executive Floor Non-Smoking 10th Floor
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Japanese-Style Room Non-Smoking
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Key card access
- No smoking on site
Wellness & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Locker room
Dining & Drinks
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- In-room breakfast
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Currency exchange
- Free shuttle service
- Welcome drink
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Electric kettle
Accessibility
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 5,077 reviews
Booking.com · 8.3 · 5077 reviews
8.3Verified guest“Very comfortable property in Shimogyo Ward, close to good restaurants and a 360-degree panoramic restaurant. Staff were extremely helpful, and we appreciated the on-site parking. Central location made it easy to reach the train station.”
8.3Verified guest“Breakfast was incredible, with a fantastic view of Kyoto. The location was central, right by shopping areas and major train stations, including Kyoto Station.”
8.3Verified guest“We got a surprisingly large family room with a bathtub, just as hoped. The place had a family-friendly atmosphere. The hotel was very close to Kyoto Station and the main train station.”
8.3Verified guest“A functional, brand-new hotel with separate bedrooms. Nice building and rooms with Japanese décor. Fast check-in, parking nearby. Everything felt modern.”
8.3Verified guest“The staff and cleanliness stood out.”
8.3Verified guest“A big hotel, but very well organized.”
04 — Location
Getting around Kyoto
The property sits in Kyoto.
Getting Around: The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and close to JR Kyoto Station, making it easy to reach major train lines and the subway.
Dining: Guests recommend the hotel's own Top of Kyoto restaurant for its panoramic views, and note the area has good restaurant options nearby.
Shopping: The location is central, right by shopping districts, as mentioned in guest reviews.
1 Taimatsu-Cho, Shiokoji-Sagaru, Higashihorikawa-Dori, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8237, Japan
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 464 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 11:00.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, parking is available on-site, and guests have mentioned the staff can help manage it.
Are pets allowed?
No, the hotel does not allow pets.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, there is a heated indoor swimming pool, and guests have described it as a serene escape.
Is there a free shuttle service?
Yes, the hotel offers a free shuttle service, which guests have highlighted as a convenience.
What dining options are available?
The hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge area, and guests have praised the breakfast and the Top of Kyoto restaurant.
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The bottom line
A solid, well-located 5-star in Kyoto, praised for its room size, staff, and proximity to the station. Ideal for travellers who value space and convenience over swimming-pool glamour.
8.3Best for those who want easy access to Kyoto Station and roomy comfort.
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