RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto vs Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 2.1km
Change Hotel

Overview

vs

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

★★★★ 4-Star
8.5 17,290
Kyoto
View Details →

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 1,991
Kyoto
View Details →

Live Price Comparison

Site RIHGA Royal Hot... Smart Place Inn...
Agoda Checking Checking
Booking.com Checking Checking
Expedia Checking Checking
Trip.com Checking Checking
라쿠텐트래블 Checking Checking

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site RIHGA Royal Hot... Smart Place Inn...
Agoda
8.5 (17,543)
8.5 (2,066)
Booking.com
8.4 (4,881)
8.4 (989)
Expedia
8.8 (2,358)
8.4 (98)
라쿠텐트래블
8.5 (244)
8.7 (12)
Trip.com
9.0 (2,462)
8.4 (17)
Overall Average
8.5 (27,488)
8.5 (3,182)

Strengths & Weaknesses

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise easy access to Kyoto Station by shuttle or walk + Many reviews praise easy Kyoto travel due to proximity to station and bus stops
+ Rooms are repeatedly described as spacious and clean + Rooms are repeatedly called clean and fresh
+ Staff friendliness and service are commonly mentioned + Convenient with nearby convenience stores and restaurants
+ Family reviews highlight tasty and varied breakfast buffet + Business guests note quiet and comfortable stays
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Building and bathrooms feel dated and worn - Rooms narrow, noted as Japanese standard but a complaint
- Pool and gym require extra fees and have time limits - Smoke from smoking area near laundry clings to clothes
- Hotel restaurant food is pricey, many ate out - Some mentions of AC filter or bathroom dust issues

Recommended For

Families Transport-focused travelers Drivers

Recommended For

Couples Business travelers Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

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

Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

New and clean rooms, everything satisfactory

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Convenient location, clean and comfortable room

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Business

Clean, good location near bustling area

Trip.com 10.0 Solo traveler

Friendly staff, great location, clean room

Booking.com 8.5 Couple

Good location and new room

Room small

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.1km

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto View Details → Smart Place Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya Station View Details →

This page contains affiliate links and we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.