IHG expands Japan footprint with 14-hotel conversion in Kyoto

THE NEWS: IHG Hotels & Resorts signed one of Japan’s largest conversion portfolio deals, adding 14 hotels and 1,063 rooms in Kyoto through a partnership with GCP Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Gaw Capital Group.

DETAILS:

The 14 properties comprise 12 Garner hotels, one Holiday Inn Express and one unbranded hotel.
All hotels will open in phases over the next 12 months after renovation and rebranding.
The expansion joins IHG’s existing Kyoto sites – Six Senses Kyoto, ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto, Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo and Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma.
New locations sit in primary districts such as Kyoto Station, Shijo and Gojo.
GCP Hospitality CEO Erwann commented on the appointment.

WHY IT MATTERS: The deal markedly boosts IHG’s footprint in Kyoto’s prime districts, representing a rare large‑scale conversion in Japan and positioning the brand to capture growing tourism demand in the city.

FAQ

How many hotels and rooms will IHG add in Kyoto through the new agreement?
IHG will add 14 hotels comprising a total of 1,063 rooms in Kyoto under the portfolio agreement with GCP Hospitality.

What types of hotels are included in the portfolio agreement?
The agreement covers 12 Garner‑brand hotels, one Holiday Inn Express and one unbranded hotel that will be renovated and rebranded.

Which existing IHG properties will the new Kyoto hotels join?
The new hotels join IHG’s current Kyoto portfolio of Six Senses Kyoto, ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto, Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo and Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma.

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