Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Yasuda Real Estate to operate the luxury Dusit Thani Kyoto.
The hotel will be the first under the Dusit brand in Japan.
The new property will comprise approximately 150 rooms set over four floors. Facilities will include a Thai-themed all-day dining restaurant, a Japanese specialty restaurant, a lobby lounge and bar, function rooms, a health club equipped for fitness, and wellness facilities.
"We are delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to work with Yasuda Real Estate to bring our unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to Japan for the first time," said Suphajee Suthumpun, group CEO, Dusit International.
"Continuing our strategy for sustainable expansion, the signing of Dusit Thani Kyoto serves as a major milestone for our company. It also highlights our confidence in the strength and resilience of Japan's travel market and its ability to bounce back strong after all the current challenges. Kyoto is a wonderful destination, rich in history, heritage, and culture, and we look forward to embracing this in our operations while doing our utmost to deliver long-term value for all stakeholders.”
Masahiro Nakagawa, President, Yasuda Real Estate, said: "Our company prides itself on developing projects which not only celebrate cultural and natural heritage, but which are also positioned to deliver social and economic value far into the future. With a locally inspired design and unique blend of Thai and Japanese hospitality traditions, Dusit Thani Kyoto will be ideally positioned to deliver a truly distinctive stay experience in the heart of the city. We are delighted to partner with Dusit for this very special project."