Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4.0 star property

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Garden
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 3500 per person)
1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$204
Sep 29 - Sep 30

Explore the area

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565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8233
  • Kyoto Tower
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kawaramachi Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nishiki Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room - Inside, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Single Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Corner Twin Room, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room - Inside, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

Standard Triple Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Premier Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Triple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Corner Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Standard Double Room - Outside, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room - Outside, Non Smoking

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4-star hotel in Shimogyo Ward
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a snack bar/deli, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae offers 207 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. 45-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels, first-run movies, and pay movies.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. This Kyoto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on request and in-room massages can be requested.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Kyoto hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: JPY 3,500 for adults and JPY 1,800 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • First-run movies
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: JPY 1000
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Breakfast is not included in the breakfast rates for children 6-12 years old, and can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee. The breakfast fee for children ages 0-5 is at no charge.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-10,000 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3500 for adults and JPY 1800 for children
  • Early check-in fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

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
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 676 out of 838 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 838 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 838 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 838 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 838 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel and location!

Wonderful hotel experience! Rooms were clean, staff were friendly and very helpful to all our needs. And the best breakfast buffet ever! Also, centrally located and a short walk to Kyoto station. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anny Yinchung

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Richmond Hotel. The hotel is very nice and clean, the staffs are friendly, and it is close to Kyoto train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and the staff helpful and friendly. However the room was small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun Chia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff and amazing hotel amenities! Very highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon, San Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and Staff are very helpful and polite
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dohyeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, got free afternoon tea, great and clean room condition. Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern urban design building with very convenient location and sizable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel - within walking distance to Kyoto station and bus stops too all sights around Kyoto. Service was great, and the room was fantastic! Bit enough to open two suitcases.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite hotel during my Japan trips. It is beautiful and clean. I especially love their afternoon social time. I enjoyed sake tasting and small desert every afternoon. It is walking distance from Tokyo station as well. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhonglin, Acton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for visitors. Great breakfast which offers everything you can ask in a Japanese hotel. I had eel rice, my ate the pastry, and my son had sausage egg.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and walkable to station. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ming

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay and with premium service and convenient location with the supermarket and restaurants nearby. Definitely will come back again
Ramen right beside the hotel
Entrance Japan style garden
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, great breakfast Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this hotel! We felt very safe, everything was clean, and the service was outstanding. The staff was so helpful and kind! It was a beautiful hotel with amazing amenities. Our room was big, the breakfast was superb, and we enjoyed the workshops plus sake that was provided! We will choose to stay here again next time!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenney

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ling

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

alisa

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent to stay with free drinks and refreshments. Very informative. Close to Kyoto station
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel just 5 mins walk from Kyoto station, so close to all train & bus transport required to visit the attractions. Friendly staff. As with all hotels in Japan be aware of the size rooms you book - we stayed in a corner twin room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sapna

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good option, close to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025