Soanji Temple Tours and Activities

Great hotel in downtown Kyoto. Friendly staff, good location and great value for money

The room was super spacious!

We are a family of five adults and stayed at the RIGHA Royal Hotel for three nights in mid-June 2024. We were immediately greeted by the staff, and directed us to rest until we were allowed to check in. Our rooms were very spacious. We had a family suite with an entrance to slip off shoes with complimentary slippers, large closet space with robes. Our great room had five twin beds, a living area with small sectional sofa with small mini fridge bar with electric hot water kettle, complimentary instant tea/coffee, and ice bucket plus empty bottle to fill with complimentary ice and water (down the wall at our floor). There was a separate toilet room with sink. Another spacious bathroom with double sinks, a shower stall, and a separate tub and wet room. The beds were firm and the bedding ok. The bed and linens were not the most comfortable for our stay. However, the hotel location excellent - 5 minute walk to Kyoto station or there is a free shuttle, less than 5 minutes walk to the Aeon Mall (shopping and restaurants), convenience stores, and coin operated laundry services (the hotel doesn’t have self-serve laundry). Staff is super friendly. Many dining opportunities in the hotel. The buffet breakfast and dinner are excellent. The Kyoto revolving restaurant is a must to dine. It is a beautiful 360 degrees views of Kyoto. We recommend RIGHA Royal Hotel. Because the beds and bedding were not comfortable, we give this hotel 4 stars.