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RIHGA Royal Hotel KyotovsHotel Nikko Princess Kyoto
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto comes in at 80 with endorsements from 5 reviews like Lonely Planet, Star Service and Frommer's.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Oyster
1 Taimatsucho, Horikawa-Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8237
From $72/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Rooms are comfortable enough, with adequately sized standard rooms that feature shoji screens and window panels that close for darkness." Full review
Fodor's "Even the smallest rooms at this well-established chain hotel are warm and inviting, with delicate shoji windows and elegant bath furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet "This long-running hotel has all the facilities that you’d expect from a first-class hotel, including a revolving rooftop restaurant." Full review
Star Service "Located 500 meters west of Kyoto Station, this property is five minutes by bus from central shopping and businesses." Full review
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Staffers seem to ignore special requests in favor of handling the masses more efficiently, but business travelers can sometimes weave in and out between the tourist crowds without qualm.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This large-scale, three-and-a-half-pearl hotel, with 482 guest rooms and suites, is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Station, the city's main transportation hub." Full review
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto Lonely Planet Oyster
Michelin Guide
Karasuma Takatsuji Higashi-iru Shiimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8096
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Nikko’s entry into the Kyoto market is a welcome addition and maintains the chain’s high standards." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range hotel, part of the worldwide Jal hotel chain, offers upscale accommodations in a central location near Shijo-karasuma subway station." Full review
Michelin Guide "This hotel offers warm, friendly hospitality and even its single rooms are a spacious 24㎡."
