Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto – A Favorite for Families in Kyoto

The hotel houses 8 onsite restaurants, including the rotating Top of Kyoto on the 14th floor serving French cuisine with panoramic views. Aoi Teppanyaki Restaurant offers Japanese-style grilled Omi Japanese wagyu beef, while Chinese dishes and a bar and cafe are also available. Guests can choose between the main buffet downstairs and a set-menu breakfast at the French restaurant upstairs, the latter providing a less crowded experience.

Air-conditioned rooms come with LCD TVs, minibars, electric kettles, air humidifiers and purifiers, and Laura Ashley bath amenities. Some rooms feature a Japanese-style tatami area with futon bedding, offering a Ryokan-like experience within a hotel. Guests on the Premium and Executive floors have access to rooms with upgraded amenities and views of the city or rail lines.

The hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a fitness center, available for use at a charge of 1,000 yen per person for a 2-hour session. A complimentary shuttle runs frequently between the hotel and JR Kyoto Station, with pickup from 9 AM. Additional facilities include a barber/beauty shop, chapel/shrine, vending machines, and a water refill station on each floor.

The hotel is a 7-minute walk from JR Kyoto Train Station, with Nishi Hongan-ji Temple reachable in 5 minutes on foot. Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and To-ji Temple are within a 20-minute walk, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a 5-minute train ride away. Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji temples can be reached within a 30-minute bus ride from the hotel.

The hotel offers family rooms with two separate areas - a bed area and a living area - providing space for children to move around. A kid-friendly buffet is available at breakfast, and the indoor swimming pool is warm and quiet, suitable for family use. The concierge can arrange luggage transfer to the next hotel, and daily housekeeping keeps rooms clean for families.

Rooms: Japanese-style tatami rooms and Premium floor options

Dining: 8 restaurants including rotating French and teppanyaki Japanese wagyu

Location: 7 min walk from Kyoto Station, near major temples

Recreation: Indoor pool and fitness center (paid access)

Family: Family rooms with separate living area and kid-friendly buffet

Service: Complimentary shuttle to Kyoto Station and concierge