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RIHGA Royal Hotel KyotovsKyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto scores significantly higher than Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto has a TripExpert Score of 80 with accolades from 5 publications including Frommer's, Fodor's and Oyster.
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
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Honganji Fodor's Oyster Lonely Planet
228 Butsuguyacho Aburanokoji Hanayacho Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8347
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's "Traditional architecture and attractive tatami rooms, baths included, are among the draws at this popular property in Honganji's quiet temple area." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The charming, mid-range Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura presents itself as a classic Japanese inn." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This new ryokan, a relatively short walk from Kyoto Station, has clean, efficient rooms as well as a variety of traveller-friendly extras." Full review
