RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel room with a dark leather sofa, a small round table, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the city at dusk.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden slatted ceiling, glass doors, and a tiled floor.
A modern hotel with a large number of rooms, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A modern buffet area with multiple food stations, a central display case, and a curved marble countertop.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $72
$66 nightly
$72 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Explore the area

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1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8237
  • Place, Kyoto Station Building
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyoto Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kawaramachi Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Regular Floor Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Regular Floor Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Floor Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executive floor,22㎡)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executive floor,27㎡)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Twin Room, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executive floor,30㎡)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin room with TATAMI, Non-smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Japanese style Room Non-smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Family room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executivefloor,22㎡)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executive floor,30㎡)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Non Smoking (10th floor, Executive floor,40㎡)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, Non Smoking (Japanese-style Twin Room,49㎡)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, Non Smoking (10th Floor, 79㎡)

  • City view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Regular floor Suite Twin, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Regular floor Suite Double, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

KIRA KARACHO (KIN-UN)

  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

KIRA KARACHO (GIN-GETSU)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin (Hollywood Twin), Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin (Hollywood twin) Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Wide King Double, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Semi-Double Room, Non Smoking (10F,20sqm)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kyoto

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 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kawaramachi Street and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kyoto Railway Museum.

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Station Building - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Umekoji Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kyoto Tower - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station - 6 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 15 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪美々卯 JR京都伊勢丹店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kurasu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪天下一品八条口店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪貝だし麺 きた田 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪COYOTE - ‬4 min walk

About this property

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto offers 489 accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 489 guestrooms featuring 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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include a hair salon, a ballroom, and a vending machine.
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, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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.

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

  • Self parking on site (JPY 2,000 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 4,301 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

  • 24-hour business center

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
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 14 2026 to December 17 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)

Property is also known as

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1311 out of 2172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 550 out of 2172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 2172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 2172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2172 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yaritza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay! The staff was really friendly and the house was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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

Shreyash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very spacious and clean. Staff was very helpful and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Seb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great, room was clean and the staff was very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room, and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and close to station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nay Zaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hector

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

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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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

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

Joselito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rokshana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and rooms were amazing. However, the restaurants were very expensive so better eat at the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Beautiful, clean room. Polite, helpful staff made check-in and out very fast. Excellent shuttle service as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Amazing customer service. Hotel Was extremely clean, very quiet and everyone so polite. We had the best experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The staff there were very nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, good customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, and the staff was extremely helpful. They held our bags while we checked in, which saved us a lot of stress. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station and offers a shuttle service to and from the station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff was very friendly and eager to help
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dimitar Marinov

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms with everything you need in proximity.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Naoki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026