RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto vs Rakucho

Both Rakucho and RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto scores significantly better than Rakucho. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto scores 75 with accolades from 4 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Tripexpert score:

7 / 10

Location: 1 Taimatsucho, Horikawa-Shiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8237

Price:

From $72 /night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Shuttle Bus
Laundry Service

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Expert reviews:

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

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.

Oyster

Upper-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

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