Dusit Preparing to Open First Two Hotels in Japan

Dark/Light Mode (22/02/23)  Dusit is preparing to open its first two hotels in Japan, bringing its highly respected brand of gracious Thai hospitality to the country for the first time.

The Asai Kyoto Shijo and Dusit Thani Kyoto are scheduled to open in June and September, respectively.

Operating under the company’s flagship brand, the Dusit Thani Kyoto will offer a luxurious experience in the city’s Hanganji Monzen-machi district, just 850 meters from Kyoto Station and close to Nishi Honganji Temple, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and other major attractions.

Room at the Dusit Thani Kyoto

Alongside 150 guest rooms set over four floors, the luxury hotel will feature a variety of F&B outlets, a choice of meeting and event spaces, a fitness centre, and a Devarana Wellness centre offering a fusion of ancient Thai and traditional Japanese massage treatments, therapies and rituals.

“We are delighted to debut our unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality in the historic city of Kyoto and pay homage to the cherished bond between Thailand and Japan through our dynamic hotel offerings,” said Suphajee Suthumpun, Group CEO, Dusit International. “Our journey in the hotel segment begins in June with the opening of the lifestyle oriented Asai Kyoto Shijo, followed by the grand opening of the luxurious Dusit Thani Kyoto in September, and we eagerly await this exciting new chapter for our hotel business.”

Scheduled to open ahead of Dusit Thani Kyoto in June, the Asai Kyoto Shijo comes under Dusit’s distinctive lifestyle brand.

The new 114-key hotel is located in Shijo-Karasuma, near the famous Nishiki Market in the city’s renowned Downtown area, and offers compact rooms that focus on the essentials – such as superior quality beds and powerful showers, as well as a lounge cum restaurant inspired by Thailand’s delicious street food.

The company is also exploring options to expand its hotel portfolio to other cities in Japan such as Fukuoka, Osaka and Tokyo, as well as seeking opportunities to introduce other business units in adjacent industries too.

“With a deep reverence for the best that both Japan and Thailand have to offer – from culinary arts to music and design – our goal is to not only provide luxury and lifestyle accommodation, but also to contribute to the local community in a meaningful and sustainable way – just as we have done at the luxury chalet rentals we manage under Elite Havens in Niseko,” added Khun Suphajee.

Dusit’s property portfolio currently spans 16 countries and comprises 48 hotels operating under Dusit Hotels and Resorts’ six distinct brands and more than 300 luxury villas under Elite Havens. More than 60 Dusit Hotels and Resorts are in the pipeline worldwide.

Latest videos: Noise Cancelling Ear Plugs for a Perfect Night’s Sleep, Running Lights – Lumefit Premium 360° Reflective Vest Review, Steven Howard Outlines Travel News Asia’s Video and Podcast Plans for 2023, Amari Watergate Bangkok – 4K Video Interview with Sukamal Mondal, Area GM.