With a stay at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto, you'll be centrally located in Kyoto, within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Tower. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kyoto Railway Museum and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Nishiki Market. Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Indoor Swimming Pool and Fitness Gym will be temporarily closed for regularly scheduled cleaning and maintenance during June 2-5, 2025. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Enjoy French cuisine at Top of Kyoto, one of the hotel's 6 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 489 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
"## Location
The hotel boasts an excellent location, just a convenient 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station. They also provide a shuttle bus service, with pickups conveniently located near Hoshino Coffee at the Hachijo Exit.
## Facilities
The highlight for us was that they thoughtfully arranged four beds to accommodate our group. Other facilities were fairly standard; the bedding wasn't particularly comfortable, and there was no laundry service available.
## Cleanliness
Very good.
## Environment
The room itself was quite spacious. Despite being close to the train tracks, the double-glazed windows provided effective soundproofing. As we're not especially sensitive to noise, we didn't find it disruptive and slept very well at night.
## Breakfast
Guests can choose between a French set menu on the 14th floor or a buffet breakfast on the 1st floor. Both options offered a good variety and were generally satisfying. The 14th-floor revolving restaurant also provides panoramic views of Kyoto.
## Service
The staff across all areas – from the lobby and front desk to the restaurants and shuttle bus drivers – were incredibly polite and enthusiastic, which was truly impressive. We particularly appreciated that the front desk had Chinese-speaking staff, making check-in very smooth.
## Overall
All in all, this hotel offers good value for money, and I would recommend it."