Courtyard by Marriott makes its Kyoto debut

Courtyard by Marriott, a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s world portfolio of over 30 extraordinary lodge manufacturers, made its debut in Japan’s cultural heartland with Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma.

The new property brings the Courtyard model’s signature mix of latest consolation and purposeful hospitality to the guts of Kyoto. 

Located within the vibrant Shijo district the place timeless traditions meet the dynamic power of contemporary metropolis life, the brand new opening additionally marks the model’s debut in Kyoto. 

The lodge is the ninth Courtyard by Marriott property in Japan, additional increasing its footprint throughout the nation.

Marriott International’s market vice-president for Japan and Guam Yuji Tanaka mentioned: “We are delighted to introduce the Courtyard by Marriott experience to the historic city of Kyoto. The Courtyard brand is designed for today’s ambitious and passionate traveler. Whether our guests are traveling on business or for leisure, Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma will offer an ideal base to explore Kyoto’s vibrant heritage as they stay connected, productive and inspired.” 

As common supervisor Tetsuji Onogi places it: “It is both a privilege and a great pleasure to open the first Courtyard hotel in Kyoto, and the first for the JR Tokai Group. Together with my team, I look forward to welcoming guests from around the world and ensuring their stay in Kyoto, a city where history, culture, and urban vibrancy are beautifully intertwined, becomes truly memorable. At Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, we are committed to providing attentive service and a refined environment that will elevate every guest experience.”

In the guts of a storied metropolis

Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is nestled within the geographical and cultural coronary heart of Kyoto, the place Shijo-dori Shijo avenue runs via a few of Kyoto’s most iconic and vibrant neighborhoods, together with downtown Kyoto, Gion, and Kawaramachi. 

This space is known as the house of the 400-year-old Nishiki Market with its 300 retailers, conventional machiya homes, bustling buying streets and artwork dealerships, in addition to its proximity to historic websites equivalent to Yasaka Shrine and Gion’s preserved geisha quarters. 

The lodge is strategically positioned inside a number of minutes’ stroll to Shiko and Karasuma subway stations, which conveniently hyperlinks the realm to Osaka (Kansai) International Airport, roughly 95 kilometres or about 1.5 hours’ practice journey away by way of the JR Haruka Express. 

With its stunning interiors by main architectural agency HBA, the brand new property options 125 trendy visitor rooms impressed by trendy Japanese fashion that create welcoming, enjoyable areas accented by up to date wooden and textured materials that echo the standard Japanese refinement. 

All visitor rooms are furnished with Serta beds for distinctive consolation in addition to complimentary Wi-Fi to maintain friends related throughout their go to to Kyoto. 

Within the lodge, friends can get pleasure from Le Bon Vivre, an all-day eating restaurant operated by Shinshindo, a bakery with over 100 years of historical past in Kyoto. 

From Western-style breakfasts to dinner, the restaurant gives pleasant eating experiences via bread, catering to quite a lot of events. 

To preserve friends shifting ahead and assist them pursue their passions whereas on the street, the lodge gives a fully-equipped 24-hour Fitness Center with the most recent Technogym machines to offer an entire exercise.