Roku Kyoto - Hilton LXR hotel review

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The Roku Kyoto LXR was the most relaxing part of my first Japan trip (and first time in Kyoto!) - if you are a Hilton loyalist and want to use a free night certificate in Kyoto - this was a nice use (and one night even made my Aspire fee worth it). I'd recommend for a more leisurely visit to Kyoto.

  • Pros
    • Amazing service - Akane was one of the nicest hotel staff I've ever met!  
    • Nice rooms with tubs - separate toilet area. 
    • Outdoor thermal pool was relaxing 
    • Picturesque valley away from hustle and bustle of city
  • Cons
    • Not super convenient for tourist sites besides Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)
    • Food is pricey ($200 semi-annual Aspire credit was not enough to cover dinner cost for two for one night) 
    • Not near public transit- have to taxi 

Grounds




Lobby 

Checking in - tea room. 








  • On a Friday- was able to check in around 1 PM - but onsen rooms were all booked apparently.



First Room - Deluxe King (top floor, regular/non-suite)







Welcome amenity

Only the boxed water on the bottom was complimentary

They have their own tea bags

All these had a fee


This closet was so nice







Tub


Roku Spa and Gym 








Men's locker room









Thermal Pool - required an hour long time slot reservation on weekends







Restaurant - Tenjin 




Breakfast Buffet at Tenjin






Ribeye breakfast- would not recommend




Dinner at Tenjin- Course menu - highlights were miso venison and strawberry dessert








Turndown Service - 

Second Room - Garden Onsen (Twin) 


Misc 


Overall this is a fairly newer Hilton and the guests are more international than Japanese (I heard French and Chinese guests around the pool). It was a nice splurge on points, and I'd generally only recommend for Hilton loyalists who want a more leisurely trip to Kyoto and not looking to do a ton in Kyoto.

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