Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, KyotoRihga Royal Hotel Kyoto in Kyoto, Japan has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 96 of 105 hotels we score in Kyoto. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8.Located a seven-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, the Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is a large-scale commercial property suitable for business travellers, families, and groups. The hotel features 489 rooms and underwent a renovation in 2016. On-site facilities include eight restaurants covering Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, a heated indoor pool, a gym, and a spa. Guests can access a revolving restaurant and various meeting spaces. While the hotel offers extensive amenities like a sauna and pet sitting, some guests have reported issues with bathroom size and service quality. The setting provides easy access to Nishi Honganji and Kyoto Tower.What stands out

Seven minute walk to JR Kyoto Station

Eight diverse on-site restaurants

Heated indoor swimming pool

Comprehensive spa and gym facilities

Watch out for

Small room bathrooms

Inconsistent customer service

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