What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 3500 for adults and JPY 1800 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 14:00, and check-out time is at 11:00. An early check-in fee of JPY 1000 may apply, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible facilities in public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the heart of Kyoto, within a 15-minute walk of Kyoto Tower and Kawaramachi Street, and is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Kiyomizu Temple and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Fushimi Inari Shrine.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

One child 12 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Average nightly price at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$100
February	$97
March	$138
April	$160
May	$126
June	$85
July	$87
August	$83
September	$124
October	$180
November	$175
December	$133

What guests think

At Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae, travellers highlight a convenient location near Kyoto Station, exceptionally friendly staff, clean modern rooms with thoughtful amenities, and standout extras like complimentary afternoon sweets and evening drinks that add good value to stays.

Most reviews praise the generous breakfast, the well‑stocked amenity station, and useful touches like coin laundry and luggage handling. Common caveats include some rooms being small or facing street noise, limited laundry capacity at busy times, and occasional housekeeping lapses or rigid policies. Overall, expect a modern, convenient base with generous perks.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate thoughtful extras such as a self-serve amenity bar, complimentary afternoon sweets and evening drinks, and convenient coin-operated laundry with machine status shown on TVs. A few note limited washer/dryer capacity or weak drying during busy times.

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Sam

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We did not have the hotel breakfast, but it was good to know ot was on offer daily incase we needed it. Staff were friendly and helpful. Drinks & tea were offered to guests daily as well as a charm making experience. Self-service check in and out created a more streamlined experience (although there was some trouble finding our booking upon check-in, that was quickly resolved.) The self-service amenities counter was well-appointed with so many useful items like coffee and soap as well as more indulgent items like face masks and hair oil. Located a 10 minute walk from Kyoto station, it was very convenient, although a bit noisy at times. Would stay again!

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Chu Myat

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The highlight of the stay was the matcha desserts in the afternoon, but the whole stay was comfortable and cozy. Really accessible and near the kyoto station. Would love to stay here again if I visit Kyoto.

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Mariela

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and excellent staff! They offer daily activities for kids and provide complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks every day. There’s even a free “make-your-own ice cream sundae” station daily, which my kids loved. They also have a thoughtful complimentary amenity station where you can grab anything you might’ve forgotten—like shaving cream, shower caps, ponytail holders, toothbrushes, face masks, and more. The only downside, and this may vary by personal preference, is the breakfast. It’s mostly Japanese-style, with few options for American-style kids’ tastes. My kids didn’t really eat, but my husband absolutely loved it. Overall, it’s a wonderful place for families, and we really enjoyed our stay.

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Priscilla

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Love all the amenities here. The breakfast, tea time, happy hour service is a nice touch. Washer dryers are available on two floors. Staff is always polite even in the face of excitable guests. Location near the train station is ideal.

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Adam

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Service was amazing. Great location. Nice accomodation. Excellent complimentary item options. Clothes dryers don't really dry the clothes well.

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Priscilla

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

These factors are reflected in my high ratings: within walking distance to train station, lovely architecture, friendly front desk staff, useful amenities available for the taking in the lobby, laundromat on two floors, pajamas provided, complimentary tea time and cocktail service. Shower and bath are great and water pressure is just right, you have thermostat control and a humidifier in the room. I recommend buying up to add the buffet breakfast. The selection is huge and includes many seasonal Kyoto specialties. If you want to travel light you can come here with just a change of underwear.

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crystal

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a beautiful property, lovely design, comfortable rooms and the complimentary afternoon ice cream/tea was just what we needed after a busy days walking. We also did the craft session which gave us another souvenir from a great trip.

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robert

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent hotel for the price. They just need more washing machines.

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Marita

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is so conveniently located around 5 minutes walk to Kyoto station. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the services are very good and reasonable, the amenities bar have got a vast selections including bath salts, sheet mask and hair oils which I didn't find from other hotels. The nightly complimentary bar was a real bonus after a long day of exploration. This hotel is highly recommended.

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kent

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Richmond hotel was close to Kyoto station, where we could pick up numerous trains and buses. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We didn’t try the breakfast but they offered a free tea time in the afternoon where we could choose from one of four free desserts as well as tea or coffee. They had six washer/dryer combo machines and you can check their availability on your TV screen. The hotel was clean and modern. The room was a little tight, as typical for Japan hotels but still had amenities. They helped us send our luggage ahead to the Haneda airport. Highly recommend!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the property as very clean and well maintained. A small number reported dust, missed spots, or inconsistent housekeeping.

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Celene

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spotlessly clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great shower and toilet, excellent breakfast

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Hui-Chih

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The first room we received m, the shower smelled of feces in the shower. The hotel cleaning is the bare minimum of supplying towels, and pulling your bed cover to the pillow. They do not wipe the sinks or clean the bathroom. One day they didn’t enter to clean at all.

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Midori

Jul 26, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very kind and I had very comfortable stay. Everything new and clean.

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Sherryl

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great amenities, but rooms were quite dusty especially comparing to Japan standards. Had to call front desk to have cleaning staff clean after we checked in.

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Xin Hui

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is very clean and staffs are very friendly. They offer free drinks in the afternoon.

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Kwok Kin

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

整潔方面尚有很大的改善空間

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Kumiko

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

部屋が清掃が行き届いて綺麗でした。とっても良かったです。

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Chris

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great designed rooms. Very clean. Lively place to stay.

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Alberta

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a good stay but room could be cleaner. There was dust and hair everywhere in my room

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Kalani

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was very clean and the staff helpful and friendly. However the room was small.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and comfortable, often featuring separated bath, toilet and wash areas with soaking tubs. Sizes range from compact to fairly spacious, some street-facing rooms report noise, and storage/outlet space can be limited.

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Diane

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel but our room was facing the street on same side as hospital, so when trying to sleep we could hear the ambulance and lots of street noise. The hotel itself was excellent and we would stay there again if we are able to be on the 9th floor facing the temples/city instead of the noisy street on 7th floor.

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Jianguo

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room is very small, matching lower price. Staff are very friendly. But hotel has only limited accommodation for electronic device etc.

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Ruby

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a superior twin room for 2 and it was more spacious than expected. The amenities included an updated modern hairdryer, curling iron and flat iron. Separate bathroom door from toilet and bedroom. Even the foyer had its own pocket door. Bath amenities bar has high end pola skincare. Friend enjoyed the hair oils and facial mask. Unfortunately the amenities bar ran out of the masks for me so I didn’t have a chance to try it.

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TAEKO

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

バスとトイレが独立していてゆっくりお風呂に入れた

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Juil

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Modern urban design building with very convenient location and sizable room

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Lionel

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Chambre propre et spacieuse. Dommage un peu bruyant côté rue. Nous avons également un petit peu entendu la chambre voisine. Gros avantage deux buanderies à disposition dans l’hôtel. Social hour très sympa. À proximité de la gare, mais un peu loin du centre ancien.

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Alice

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and walkable to station. Comfortable rooms.

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Rakesh

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The central row rooms have window for natural light but no view.

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tatsuaki

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

洗面・トイレ・バスが独立しており、特にバスはユックリ疲れを癒すのに最高でした。

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Anusuya

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location with quick access to the Kyoto station. The room itself was quite small.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, attentive and helpful, assisting with luggage and local arrangements. A few guests encountered rigid policies or minor inconsistencies.

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yaozhu

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was great except that they won't allow us to reduce one day stay. After Expedia worked with them they simply cancelled our booking and when we arrived at the hotel they told us to rebook it in higher prices. We arrived late and tired and didn't expect to deal with it back and forth. Since Expedia has already worked it out for us. Other than that the hotel staff tried to accommodate us. The rooms are clean and spacious. The breakfast and free tea time were great. We are happy to stay there. We will stay there again but hope their booking would be more flexible. Any other hotels allow us to increase or reduce days of stay before the changing due date. Not sure why it is so difficult for Richmond Hotel. The staffs are great and trying hard to fix the problem.

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Robert

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

My husband and I started our honeymoon here and were very pleased with our stay. The room is clean and comfortable, the staff were very attentive and friendly. We really loved our stay here!

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Peilin

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We love this hotel. We enjoyed the afternoon tea and the evening happy hours! We love the green tea parfait, the variety of drinks, and the amenities! Everything they provided were of good quality. The rooms are very clean. The beds and beddings are comfortable. Service would have received a five star, if it weren't for one little incident in departure. My sister asked a bottle of water a minute after she checked out. The staff declined her! I came after her, so I asked for her before I checked out. The staff asked how many bottle do I need! he appears to be happy to give me a few! I hope he can be more flexible and provided one to a guest who just checked out after five nights stay. My sister was upset about being declined a bottle of water.

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Katherine

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was extremely courteous and helpful. Close walk to Kyoto Station. They provide free light snacks and drinks (juices, tea, wine, sake) in the evening.

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David

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay at the Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae was great. It is located just a few minutes from Kyoto Station and was easy to walk to. It's very clean and modern feeling. We did not take advantage of breakfast or afternoon drinks services but it was good that these were available. Check in and out was automated and various amenities were provided as self-service items, as seems to be the case in many hotels now. There were tourist guides available and I liked the small details like the social media frame with cute props you can take a picture with.

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Wing Yin

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location. All staff are helpful and nice.

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Pang

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is close to the train station. Staff were professional, kind, and very helpful. They went above & beyond to make this experience a positive one for us!

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Emma

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was great! I would definitely recommend staying here if you're traveling to Kyoto. It was a 5 minute walk from the train station and there was a bus stop directly across the street. Furthermore, the staff were incredible and the hotel was always clean. It felt amazing coming back to the hotel after a long day sightseeing or shopping. The entry way smelled great and the complimentary drinks were a nice perk.

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Michael

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful hotel and a perfect stay! All the staff were so kind, polite and went the extra mile to ensure our stay was comfortable. As a pleasant surprise, the hotel had complimentary afternoon tea service with a nice selection of snacks and drinks. In the evening, from 6pm to 9pm, there was an apertif service - sampling sake, plum wine and local red and whites. The room was large and very comfortable. We each got our own set pyjamas. The amenities are self-serve in the lobby with great scents. Location is superb - about a 5-8 minute walk to Kyoto station. It's a hub for shinkansen bullet trains, local trains and subways. You'll be able to go to any major tourist attraction from Kyoto station. Kyoto station alone has dozens of great eateries in the Porta Dining mall - meals to suit every budget, with English menus. Would definitely stay here again!

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Alexis

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We absolutely loved staying at the Richmond Hotel in Kyoto. The staff was so helpful and their English was very good. I loved their amenities bar and the travel journal and crafting stations. We had also sent our luggage from our previous hotel in Tokyo and they had already placed them in our rooms which was so nice. Thank you so much for such a pleasant stay! If you are ever in Kyoto, you need to stay here!

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Location

5–10 minutes’ walk to Kyoto Station with bus stops nearby, making sightseeing and day trips easy; dining and shopping are within walking distance. Some mentioned street noise or being a bit away from the old town.

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Julie

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel in Kyoto! Room was clean, staff were very helpful. The hotel has a great location close to the train station. This was my third stay at this hotel and I will definitely stay there again when I return to Kyoto.

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Manolis

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent 4 days stay in Kyoto. Staff very polite always available and friendly. Very close to station and bus stop.

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Sam

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We did not have the hotel breakfast, but it was good to know ot was on offer daily incase we needed it. Staff were friendly and helpful. Drinks & tea were offered to guests daily as well as a charm making experience. Self-service check in and out created a more streamlined experience (although there was some trouble finding our booking upon check-in, that was quickly resolved.) The self-service amenities counter was well-appointed with so many useful items like coffee and soap as well as more indulgent items like face masks and hair oil. Located a 10 minute walk from Kyoto station, it was very convenient, although a bit noisy at times. Would stay again!

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SHIHCHIN

Oct 30, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

5 minutes walk to Kyoto Station that leads you to everywhere in Japan. Kyoto station has all the shops, restaurants, and department store.

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Lionel

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Chambre propre et spacieuse. Dommage un peu bruyant côté rue. Nous avons également un petit peu entendu la chambre voisine. Gros avantage deux buanderies à disposition dans l’hôtel. Social hour très sympa. À proximité de la gare, mais un peu loin du centre ancien.

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Emma

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was great! I would definitely recommend staying here if you're traveling to Kyoto. It was a 5 minute walk from the train station and there was a bus stop directly across the street. Furthermore, the staff were incredible and the hotel was always clean. It felt amazing coming back to the hotel after a long day sightseeing or shopping. The entry way smelled great and the complimentary drinks were a nice perk.

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Zekai

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

perfect near kyoto station

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JIYOUNG

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

우선 교토역에서 가깝고 주위에 맛집,편의점있고 주요 관광지 버스로 이동시 바로 버스정류장 있어 좋았습니다

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Hiroko

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is not super convenient, though it is ekimae.

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Roopak

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay at Richmond Hotel Kyoto Station! The location is unbeatable—with a bus stop right outside and Kyoto Station just a short walk away, getting around the city was incredibly convenient. The morning buffet was a delightful surprise—fresh, varied, and delicious, with a kids’ breakfast option for just 1800 yen, which made mornings easy and enjoyable for the whole family. The hotel itself is clean, modern, and comfortable, with warm hospitality from the staff. We truly loved our stay and would gladly return. Highly recommended for families and travelers who value both comfort and convenience.

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Dining

Breakfast buffet earns strong praise for quality and Japanese variety. Complimentary afternoon desserts/ice cream and evening sake, wine and beer are popular, though a few found breakfast repetitive, pricey, or less suited to Western kids.

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Neville

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel with excellent services all around! In addition of the super central location, this is one of the best hotels we've ever stayed in Kyoto. The daily happy hour is second to none, including happy hour sake and dessert. Lastly, the breakfast buffet is also amazing with excellent selection of food.

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Martin

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel close to JR station. Hotel seems fairly new and modern. Good staff and clean facilities. Room has great ammenities but lacks safe box. The pijamas was a great perk and convenient laundry. Breakfast buffet had good quality but same menu everyday. Great price through expedia, would stay again.

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Lei

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The social hour and afternoon tea were great. Especially the social hour. There were so many kind of Japanese alcohol for us to try.

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Brianna Marie

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this hotel! Amenities were great. Breakfast and ice cream hour were lovely and the staff was amazing and very attentive. Also convenient and nearby everything. Definitely gonna stay here any time I'm back in Kyoto!

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Hongguang

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is excellent! The hotel provides great services! free afternoon tea and evening social drinks as well as free facial masks and much more! The breakfast buffet is so great! I would like to recommend it to all my friends

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Mariela

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and excellent staff! They offer daily activities for kids and provide complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks every day. There’s even a free “make-your-own ice cream sundae” station daily, which my kids loved. They also have a thoughtful complimentary amenity station where you can grab anything you might’ve forgotten—like shaving cream, shower caps, ponytail holders, toothbrushes, face masks, and more. The only downside, and this may vary by personal preference, is the breakfast. It’s mostly Japanese-style, with few options for American-style kids’ tastes. My kids didn’t really eat, but my husband absolutely loved it. Overall, it’s a wonderful place for families, and we really enjoyed our stay.

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kouhei

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

朝食、ラウンジサービスがとても充実していた

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Gyusook

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location, a very comfortable bed, a compact but very efficiently laid out room. We enjoyed our stay very much. The breakfast buffet was excellent and welcome evening drink was a nice treat. We will stay here again anytime!

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Alfredo

Apr 21, 2025

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great spacey hotel but breakfast is overpriced for what is served.

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Guanghui

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast is great. Hotel location is unbeatable . All staff is wonderful . It is absolute a bonus that complimentary afternoon tea and evening wine occurs everyday .

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				1 $102	2 $95	3 $224
4 $95	5 $110	6 $147	7 $268	8 $142	9 $142	10 $519
11 $223	12 $156	13 $131	14 $156	15 $434	16 $222	17 $304
18 $166	19 $132	20 $222	21 $216	22 $121	23 $119	24 $268
25 $145	26 $199	27 $180	28 $145	29 $196	30 $116	31 $236

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