Popular Japanese real-estate developer Global Agents announced the much-anticipated February 2020 opening of their new hotel brand, /slash. This new brand seeks to revolutionize the traditional hotel business in Japan and offer what could be called the next generation of digital hotels. The first branch will open a mere five-minute walk from bustling Kawasaki Station (Kanagawa Prefecture).
As the city of Tokyo gears up for an historic summer, a new player makes its grand entrance on the capital's exciting—and diverse—hotel landscape. Opening this February, K5 presents a wholly original concept; a micro-complex where a collective of guestrooms, restaurants, bars and social spaces are bound together by "aimai" — a Japanese word roughly translating to vague or obscure, with entirely positive connotations. Tangibly, this manifests as 20 generously sized rooms, each designed by Swedish firm Claesson Koivisto Rune, and defined by dramatic veiled columns, custom-made furniture and a liberal application of native materials. Neatly stacked within a four-storey 1920s structure, the rooms exist in conjunction with a restaurant led by one of the city's newest culinary heroes, a library-styled bar and a coffee shop suited to guests and locals alike. Here, in the heart of Tokyo's financial district, K5 leads the charge of this fast-evolving corner of the city as it redefines and readies itself for the spotlight
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of a new LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Kyoto, Japan, marking the debut of the luxury brand in Asia Pacific. LXR Hotels & Resorts is Hilton's collection of independent luxury hotels in which each property offers a unique and locally immersive experience that is deeply personalized and naturally woven into the fabric of the destination. While each hotel embodies a distinctive character and history, all LXR hotels are united through exceptional service and access to the extensive benefits and strength of the Hilton enterprise, for both owners and guests alike.
Soaring above busy streets in a landmark tower with sweeping views of the city and beyond, the new Four Seasons reflects Tokyo's 24/7 energy and modern lifestyle.
InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG)'s boutique lifestyle brand has debuted in Japan with the opening of Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora. Located in the mountainous precinct of the Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan's first Hotel Indigo brings the brand's strength as a neighbourhood storyteller to guests with unique experiences that explore Gora's history, its breathtaking vistas, local culinary delights and hot springs culture.
CapitaLand's wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is expanding its presence in Japan with the opening of its first Citadines serviced residence in Osaka. Ascott is operating the property through a master lease agreement with Toshin Development Company Ltd, a subsidiary of Takashimaya Group, a leading department store business in Asia. Located near the Namba Station, Citadines Namba Osaka is amidst the buzz of Osaka's popular entertainment and shopping district, and is surrounded by commercial buildings.
The Niseko region is renowned for its abundant snowfall and long ski runs in winter, while the summer months are equally appealing, with mild weather ideal for hiking, mountain biking and river rafting.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has signed an agreement to enter Tokyo, Japan to market the five-star Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel as a Pan Pacific Partner Hotel through its distribution channels and its loyalty programme, Pan Pacific DISCOVERY.
Long before concept-driven boutique hotels began to boom globally, one hotel in Tokyo was already forging its own unique path with art and culture at its core. Meguro Gajoen began as a renowned dining and entertainment destination before expanding to become the first integrated wedding hall in Japan, and ultimately one of the most lavish hotels.
KARAKSA HOTELS Corporation, the manager and operator of minimalist hotels designed especially for leisure travelers visiting Japan, announced it will open its new karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower on November 27, 2019. The hotel is KARAKSA HOTELS' eighth property in Japan and its fifth in the Kansai area. The largest of the karaksa hotels, it stands 24 stories tall and has 396 guest rooms.
Berjaya Hotels & Resorts ("BHR"), a member of the Berjaya Corporation Group of Companies, today announced the official opening of its ANSA Okinawa Resort ("ANSA Okinawa"), which marks the much-anticipated entry of BHR into Okinawa Island, an increasingly popular international tourist destination in Japan. Present at the opening ceremony were the Guest-of-Honour Mayor of Uruma City Mr Toshio Shimabukuro, accompanied by Chief Executive Officer of Berjaya Land Berhad Mr Syed Ali Shahul Hameed , Chief Executive Officer of Berjaya Japan Regional Office Ms Mie Kojaku, Director of Berjaya Okinawa Development Co. Ltd. Mr Tan Teng Yan and Head of Operations Berjaya Hotels & Resorts, Mr Peter Wong.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has opened InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, the second InterContinental in the port city of Yokohama, the gateway between Japan and the Pacific. Pier 8 offers an exquisite luxury experience ,combining the unique culture of Yokohama and the international design and service excellence from InterContinental, the world's largest luxury hotel brand.
The Keio Plaza Hotel Co., Ltd., one of Japan's most prestigious international hotel companies operating hotels in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo and other locations, is proud to announce that our Keio Plaza Hotel Tama will celebrate the 5th anniversary of its operation of "Hello Kitty Rooms" with special services and presents provided to our guests. As part of this celebration, we will also launch new promotional videos showcasing our Sanrio character rooms.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Park Hyatt Kyoto. Set in the heart of this noble city with centuries of history and heritage, Park Hyatt Kyoto unfolds a journey of discovery with enriching, sophisticated and rare experiences.
Kintetsu Miyako Hotels International, one of the leading hotel groups in Japan, has signed an agreement with D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions, the leading-edge cloud-based e-commerce solutions provider, to achieve its strategic plans to drive direct revenue.
Hilton announced that the company entered into a management agreement with Ikeda Hotel Management Co., Ltd. to open DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama in 2022. This is the first property for Hilton in the Hokuriku region, located in northwest Japan.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed a 10-year extension of its existing master franchising agreement with Choice Hotels Japan and expects to open more than 30 new Comfort hotels in the market by 2033. Choice Hotels Japan has been the exclusive franchisor of the Comfort brand in the country since 2003 and has a current portfolio of more than 60 hotels in key markets, including Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and Sapporo.
ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region's leading hotel management companies, is set to welcome its first hotel in Japan with Amari Niseko, following a management agreement signed with Metropoly Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong-based Asian real estate development, investment and asset management firm.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, together with Taisei Corporation and Kanden Realty & Development, announced a landmark agreement to bring the Centara brand to Japan. The three companies signed an Investor Agreement for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, an upper upscale property with 515 keys that will occupy a gleaming 34-storey tower on a prime site in Osaka's Namba district, the centre of leisure tourism for the city and the wider Kansai region. Centara's first property in Japan is scheduled to open in mid-2023.
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA will open on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 as the first hotel of the new brand with the concept of "rest" and "inspire".