Richmond P Kyoto Shijo, KyotoRichmond P Kyoto Shijo in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 19 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.3. Rooms from about $226 a night (cached, not a live quote).Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Shijo is a four-star hotel with 269 rooms in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, opened in March 2022. It sits centrally, a short walk from Nishiki Market, Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Karasuma Station, with shops, restaurants and public transport close by. Rooms have city views and free WiFi, and guests get lounge access, a garden, a restaurant, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Reviews praise the roomy accommodation, comfortable beds, helpful staff and breakfast. It welcomes families and suits travellers who want to explore central Kyoto on foot. At around $226 a night it is not a budget choice, and its modern chain style may not appeal to those seeking traditional ryokan character.What stands out

Central location near Nishiki Market

Spacious, comfortable rooms

Friendly, attentive staff

Well-regarded breakfast

Watch out for

Pricier than many Kyoto options

Modern style, not traditional

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