ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo — Photo by Accor
ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo — Photo by Accor
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ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo — Photo by Accor
ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo — Photo by Accor
ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo — Photo by Accor
ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza — Photo by Accor
ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza — Photo by Accor
ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza — Photo by Accor
ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza — Photo by Accor
Ibis Hotels

Accor, one of the leading international hotel operators in Japan, is expanding its presence in the country with the signing of two ibis Styles hotels in Tokyo and Kyoto. With this expansion, the hospitality group will operate 21 hotels and resorts across eight cities in Japan by the beginning of 2022.

Centrally situated in Tokyo’s premier shopping and entertainment districts, ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza is located within a five minutes’ walk from Ginza Station and seven minutes’ walk from Shimbashi JR Station. The 224-room hotel is situated in a prime location, serving as a convenient base for shopping, sightseeing and indulging in world-class food and beverage.

In Kyoto, the 281-room ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo is located within a five minutes’ walk from Karasuma Station and Shijo Station and is only 10 minutes’ drive away from Kyoto JR station. It is perfect for travellers looking to discover the “heart of Kyoto” based near “Kyoto’s kitchen” for a creative yet budget-friendly base to explore the ancient capital.

The ibis Styles brand is dedicated to delivering a trendy and economical hotel experience with playful designs. Each ibis Styles hotel has a unique design concept built around a precise theme that offers fun, and surprising moments. It is the ideal spot for those seeking a creative space to be inspired.

We are thrilled to be expanding our network in Japan, a key strategic market for Accor, with the signing of ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza and ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo. The signing of these rebranding projects in Japan’s prime addresses is a testament to our capability to optimise return on investment, the popularity of our renowned brands in both Japan and its key inbound markets, strong distribution, award-winning lifestyle loyalty platforms and best-in-class solutions for rebranding projects in particular. Ginza is the second most popular neighbourhood visited by foreigners, whilst the cultural capital of Kyoto is a major tourist destination. Located in the heart of these two iconic cities’ prime locations, travellers and locals alike will be drawn to the creative atmosphere of both these new stylish economy hotels,” said Garth Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Accor Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea.

Accor currently operates 19 hotels in Japan, five of which are under the ibis Styles brand. ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza and ibis Styles Kyoto Shijo will join a collection of over 560 uniquely designed ibis Styles hotels across 45 countries.

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Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,300 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The group has one of the industry's most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing more than 40 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more. Accor's unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality – one of the fastest growing categories in the industry – is led by Ennismore, a joint venture, which Accor holds a majority shareholding. Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Accor boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and more than 260,000 team members worldwide. Members benefit from the company's comprehensive loyalty program – ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. Through its Planet 21 – Acting Here, Accor Solidarity, RiiSE and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, the Group is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com, or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Nontawan Laohakiat
Communications Executive – Upper Southeast Asia
+66 (0) 2 659 4635
Accor