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Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Kawaramachi Street

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Experience the vibrant spirit of Kyoto at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae, located near Kawaramachi Street and To-ji Temple. Enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant or unwind with a snack from the deli. With free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful staff available 24/7 to assist you.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is AU$101
10 July - 11 July

Why we love this property

Cuisine and comfort
The hotel features a restaurant where guests can enjoy delicious meals. A buffet breakfast is offered to start the day with energy.
Dreamy sleep experience
Drift away into dreamland between down comforters and blackout drapes. Muscles feeling tight? In-room massages melt tension before bedtime.

Room options

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Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Single Room - Inside, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Inside, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room - Inside, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Triple Room, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premier Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Triple Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premier Triple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premier Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premier Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Trundle Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Corner Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Corner Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Corner Triple Room, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Corner Triple Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room - Outside, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room - Outside, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room - Outside, Non Smoking

Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Single Room - Outside, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8233

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Station Building - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Umekoji Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kyoto Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 53 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 93 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 100 min drive
  • Kyoto Station - 3 min walk
  • Toji Station - 13 min walk
  • Shichijo Station - 17 min walk
  • Gojo Station - 15 min walk
  • Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station - 16 min walk
  • Kujo Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪美々卯 JR京都伊勢丹店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TOP OF KYOTO - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kurasu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪貝だし麺 きた田 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪COYOTE - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

  • When you stay at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Tower. Also, Shijo Street and Nishiki Market are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gojo Station is 15 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 207 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rates for children 6-12 years old, and can be requested on-site for the listed child breakfast fee. The breakfast fee for children ages 0-5 is at no charge.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (aged 12 years old and younger) stays free per registered adult when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • First-run films
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Sakura Quality – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 3500 for adults and JPY 1800 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of JPY 1000 (subject to availability)

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

Richmond Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae Hotel
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae Kyoto
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae Hotel Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of JPY 1000 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae like?

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae is in Shimogyo Ward, a short 3-minute walk from Kyoto Station and 11 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

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Reviews

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently high-quality and delicious with a wide variety of options. (107 reviews)
  • The separate bathroom and walk-in shower with excellent water pressure provided a relaxing and rejuvenating spa-like experience. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Clean and friendly staff and property
Arleen, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with spacious room, great staff, and convenient location. Like everything in Japan we’ve seen, it’s clean and well appointed.
Peggy, 9-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, near station and food and shopping center. Great staff , nice clean rooms. Nice surprise, free ice cream n happy hour 👍
Cindy, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay in Kyoto. Can’t think of anything which could have made our stay even better. Right next to the Kyoto station and you will be surprised how helpful that can be for a first timer in Kyoto. Family with kids friendly and their breakfast buffet is a blast.
Vikrant, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast did not have a lot of western options (if your looking for bacon and eggs you’ll need to look somewhere else), but the hotel was lovely, the rooms clean and the location was excellent.
Scott, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location, walking distance from Kyoto station, besides, clean rooms, great hospitality and good size rooms.
Rakesh, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, excellent staff and reception. Very clean and great breakfast, snack time, and social hour. Highly recommended.
Shalyn, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay. The beds are so comfortable, super friendly staff and the breakfast is great. The little touches like the free craft (we each made a bracelet) and the complimentary 2pm sweet treats/ice cream/muffins/coffee is much appreciated. Super hotel.
Frankie, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, helpful staff. Nearby Kyoto station.
Suresh, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff who were really friendly and helpful, comfy bed, great amenities, breakfast was great
Ryan, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay and very nice and kind staff. Highly recommended!
Jian, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel was modern and clean. Breakfast was great . service was on point and we love the location so close to the train station. We would definitely stay again.
Alonzo, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Richmond hotels are our first choice.
Jon, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a gem! Convenient location for transport and everyone on staff was incredibly kind and gracious. The breakfast has a lot of options and we loved the self-serve amenity station (which even included bath salts, sheet masks, and hair oil capsules). Would happily stay again in the future!
Sarah, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

the location is perfcet. just 5 mins walk from train stn. Also the service were wonderful. If I will travel to kyoto again. I will definitely stay in this hotel.
Hung-che, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms with great amenities. Very close to Kyoto train station.
Paul, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Robert, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, friendly staff, great breakfast Highly recommended
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel very cleaned employees very helpful excellent breakfast
Maurizio, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel close to the station and many sightseeing spots. Friendly service, great breakfast, good facilities.
Silvia, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very well maintained with beautiful small garden. Very friendly staff and the breakfast are superb!
Ning, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay at hotel, close to bus terminal, easy access to various attractions. great hotel facilities and helpful staff. Definitely stay again and highly recommended.
Pui, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel and only few mins from major transportation! Everything was amazing and everyone was super nice!
Tawfiq, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spotlessly clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great shower and toilet, excellent breakfast
Celene, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff. Great location. Breakfast and snacks appreciated.
Cindy, 4-night trip