Hilton Garden Inn to make Japan debut in 2022

Hilton has announced the signing of a management agreement for Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, the brand’s first property in Japan. Inked in partnership with Godo Gaisha Kyoto Shijo Hotel Management, the hotel is scheduled to open in December 2022.

Catering to both business and leisure travellers, the new hotel will comprise 250 guest rooms, a full-service restaurant and bar, a fitness room, and The Shop, a 24-hour self-service retail space.

Located in central Kyoto – which is considered the cultural heart of Japan – the hotel will be situated near popular tourist attractions such as Nijo Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the best surviving examples of castle palace architecture from Japan’s feudal era.

“We are delighted to announce the signing of the first hotel under our focused service brand, Hilton Garden Inn, in Kyoto,” says Matt Fry, Senior Vice President of Development, Asia Pacific, Hilton. “This is the second hotel development inked by Hilton in Kyoto this year following our announcement on the signing of ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts, which is scheduled to open in the fall of next year.”

Fry adds: “Japan is a strategic market for Hilton and we are constantly looking to work with the right partner to bring the right brands into the country. We look forward to launching Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma in 2022 which we are confident will be well received by travellers to Kyoto.”

“Over the years, Hilton Garden Inn has attracted numerous dedicated and loyal guests from all over the world,” comments Alan Roberts, Global Brand Head, Hilton Garden Inn. “The brand continues to optimise and innovate, by combining affordable accommodations with elevated amenities and warm service around the globe. It is truly exciting to see the entry of Hilton Garden Inn into Japan and I am confident it will be top of mind for travellers when it opens in Kyoto.”