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Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4.0 star property
Travelers can relax with a warm cup of tea in the lobby while the attentive concierge team handles all the details for a seamless Kyoto experience

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Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae places visitors in the heart of Kyoto's vibrant culture, steps from Kawaramachi Street and To-ji Temple. The property offers a restaurant, a convenient deli, free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and 24/7 staff availability.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩147,958
₩162,754 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room - Inside, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room - Inside, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Premier Twin Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premier Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premier Triple Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premier Triple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Premier Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premier Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Corner Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Corner Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room - Outside, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room - Outside, Non Smoking

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Single Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Shimogyo Ward, a neighborhood in Kyoto, Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae is near a metro station. Nishiki Market and Nijō Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street. Kyoto Aquarium and Kyoto Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Gojo Station is 15 minutes by foot. Visit our Kyoto travel guide
Map
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 600-8233

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Japan Oct. 8th, 2008
    Kyoto Station Building
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 京都タワー
    Kyoto Tower
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • a relaxing night view
    Umekoji Park
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyoto Aquarium
    Kyoto Aquarium
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。
    Kawaramachi Street
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kyoto Station
    3 min walk
  • Gojo Station
    15 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Upscale hotel near Kawaramachi Street
Located close to Kyoto Tower, Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a restaurant, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 207 rooms boast comforts such as first-run movies and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate tubs/showers, toilets with electronic bidets, and free toiletries
  • 45-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and first-run movies
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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.

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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
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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae on Apr 21, 2026 start from ₩147,958, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of JPY 1000 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae located?

Located in Shimogyo Ward, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kyoto Station is only a 3-minute walk and Gojo Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 786 out of 974 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 974 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 974 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 974 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 974 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milagros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, near the train station, a lot if restaurants nearby, eady acess to public transportation, excellent staff service, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, helpful staff. Nearby Kyoto station.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and located near transit stations for easy access to Osaka and the bullet train. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and very nice and kind staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff who were really friendly and helpful, comfy bed, great amenities, breakfast was great
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with great amenities. Very close to Kyoto train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tawfiq

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and only few mins from major transportation! Everything was amazing and everyone was super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and comfortable. We were able to open the window a bit since we sleep in the cold! The breakfast was wonderful as well as the ice cream and happy hour. It’s in the center of everything! They also have an array of free amenities you can use!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel very cleaned employees very helpful excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places we have stayed. The service is A1 and so is the buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well maintained with beautiful small garden. Very friendly staff and the breakfast are superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great shower and toilet, excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wing Yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice service and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to the station and many sightseeing spots. Friendly service, great breakfast, good facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, great breakfast Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chenxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Amenities were great. Breakfast and ice cream hour were lovely and the staff was amazing and very attentive. Also convenient and nearby everything. Definitely gonna stay here any time I'm back in Kyoto!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great designed rooms. Very clean. Lively place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kanchana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the service at this hotel is impeccable. We had a great time in Kyoto mainly due to the convenient of the hotel location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, lots of variety of food for breakfast, afternoon snacks always a treat
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was great service .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel close to Kyoto station and lots of food/shopping within walking distance. Room is spacious and clean. Aesthetic is nice. Great, comfortable stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025