Source: The Points Guy
Summary
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the conversion of 14 hotels in Kyoto, including 12 Garner properties, a Holiday Inn Express, and an unbranded hotel. The deal, one of the largest in Japan recently, will see the properties rebranded and open over the next year. The portfolio includes 1,063 rooms and is located in key districts of Kyoto. The conversion is managed by GCP Hospitality, a partner of IHG. The move aims to expand IHG’s presence in Kyoto, which has been dominated by domestic operators.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Kyoto’s 14 new hotels include Holiday Inn Express and Garner properties, all set for rebranding. They’ll be near transport hubs and cultural sites. IHG One Rewards members may soon have more options. The deal highlights a growing trend in hotel conversions.
One sentence that reframes the trip: Kyoto’s hidden gems are now just a loyalty program away.
Author: Evan Null
