Ryokan Inakatei vs RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.9km
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Ryokan Inakatei

★★★ 3-Star
9.6 35
Kyoto
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

★★★★ 4-Star
8.5 17,290
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.5 (38)
8.5 (17,543)
Booking.com
9.2 (230)
8.4 (4,881)
Expedia
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8.8 (2,319)
라쿠텐트래블
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8.4 (244)
Trip.com
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8.9 (2,385)
Overall Average
9.6 (268)
8.5 (27,372)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ryokan Inakatei RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Strengths Strengths
+ Host's kind and attentive hospitality is repeatedly mentioned in all reviews + Many reviews praise easy access to Kyoto Station by shuttle or walk
+ Traditional tatami rooms and garden views are comfortable and charming + Rooms are repeatedly described as spacious and clean
+ Japanese breakfast is fresh and delicious across reviews + Staff friendliness and service are commonly mentioned
+ Convenient walking distance to Gion and Kiyomizu Temple + Family reviews highlight tasty and varied breakfast buffet
+ Quiet alley location perfect for relaxation
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Low ceilings in old building uncomfortable for taller guests - Building and bathrooms feel dated and worn
- Shared bathrooms and thin walls let in noise for some - Pool and gym require extra fees and have time limits
- Thin mattress beds uncomfortable in reviews - Hotel restaurant food is pricey, many ate out

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Guest Reviews

Ryokan Inakatei

Booking.com 9.2 Couple

Gracious host, spacious room with garden view, comfortable beds

Booking.com wrong address

Booking.com 9.2 Solo traveler

Great traditional ryokan experience, excellent location, kind host

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Amazing host, traditional clean ryokan in great location

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Real Japanese old house experience, best location, kind host, delicious breakfast

Agoda 9.2 Group

Hearty breakfast and good ryokan vibe

Slightly chilly without heating

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

라쿠텐트래블 4.2 Family

Convenient Kyoto Station shuttle, clean, family facilities good

Expedia 8.8 Couple

Great location, awesome breakfast, excellent shuttle, wonderful staff

Booking.com 8.4 Solo

Big comfortable rooms near station

Restaurant expensive, far from center

Trip.com 8.9 Family

Convenient shuttle, free luggage storage, good breakfast

Agoda 8.5 Family with kids

Prime location, spotless, friendly staff, comfortable rooms

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.9km

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