Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Shijo

The location could not be found easily by the GPS installed in the car. When we arrived at the hotel, there was a carpark on the lower floors, which seemed to be very convenient for driving visitors like me. However, the front desk staff told me that the carpark did not operated by them and the charge was quite expensive. Besides, the map code of the hotel provided by the staff was incorrect. Recommendations were given immediately with a clear map illustrating the carpark nearby. At last, I used the carpark opposite the hotel. I stayed there for two nights. The housekeeping staff had just given new towels without collecting the used towels. Bottled water was also placed on the desk on the second day. But the room did not appear as being cleaned. The bathroom was divided into two rooms, with the washing basin in the entryway, and the design was good for two or more travellers sharing the room. A curtain was installed to separate this area from the beds and lessened the sound and light disturbance to some extent. A sliding door would be better. The rubbish bin in the toilet was very small. The TV was very sizable. The number of electricity sockets was well enough. Free drinks were offered to the guests in the lobby from the afternoon till 9 pm, however, this benefit could not be enjoyed because we travelled outside for sightseeing during the daytime. Luckily, the business hours of the supermarket on the ground level were long. Coffee shop and convenience store was within walking distance. The location was in the middle of the Kyoto, shortened the time for travelling to all sightseeing points.

Richmond hotel is at a great convenient location in Kyoto. Spacious lobby (3F), free afternoon tea/coffee is nice and sweet to the guests. The supermarket at 1F also brings the convenience with variety a lot. Room is a bit compact but full with all kinds of what our small family’s need for 2 nights. Nice choice at Kyoto.