Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae vs Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.7km

Overview

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Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 15,472
Kyoto
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Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

★★★ 3-Star
9.1 8,430
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.2 (15,601)
9.1 (8,492)
Booking.com
9.3 (2,311)
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Expedia
9.6 (1,012)
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라쿠텐트래블
9.3 (1)
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Trip.com
9.3 (324)
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Overall Average
9.2 (19,249)
9.1 (8,492)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are clean with abundant amenities (packs, bath salts, lotions) repeatedly praised + Tatami rooms and thick comfy futons praised as clean and comfortable
+ Afternoon parfait/tea time and evening free beer/wine services bring high satisfaction + Staff friendliness and attentiveness repeatedly mentioned
+ Staff provide tourist info and maps with friendly help in many reviews + Convenient location near Nishiki Market, Kawaramachi and transport
+ Bathroom has wide vanity and separate shower space, convenient for families + Authentic ryokan atmosphere for cultural immersion
+ Near Kyoto Station, easy to store luggage and start sightseeing + Spacious rooms great for groups and families
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms small by Japanese standards, hard to open suitcase per some reviews - Poor soundproofing with noise from adjacent rooms or corridors
- Card key failures requiring reissue mentioned in some cases - Firm floor mattresses uncomfortable for some
- Family stays note cup/pillow sets only for 2 people - Onsen and meals require extra fees

Recommended For

Families Couples Friends Sightseers

Recommended For

Couples Families Groups Culture seekers

Guest Reviews

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Minutes from Kyoto Station, warm welcome, friendly staff, top free services

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Easy sightseeing after luggage drop, spacious room and home-like bath, great staff

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Best staff guidance, Japanese lobby vibe, spacious clean rooms

Booking.com 4.0 Family

Friendly staff, nice afternoon tea, convenient location

Small rooms

Expedia 10.0 Family

Clean spacious room, attentive staff, excellent breakfast/snacks

Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura - Urushitei

Agoda 10.0 Group

Clean tatami, comfy futon, great location

Slight soundproofing issue

Agoda 9.2 Family with kids

Spacious room, umbrella provided, near Nishiki

Floor sleeping tiring

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Clean facilities, great ryokan experience

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Authentic tatami immersion perfect

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Best traditional ryokan, friendly staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.7km

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