AccorHotels Signs Deal to Expand MGallery by Sofitel to Kyoto, Japan

AccorHotels has signed a deal to expand its MGallery by Sofitel brand to Kyoto, Japan.

Scheduled to open in early 2019, the 144-room MGallery by Sofitel Kyoto will be located in the heart of bustling Sanjo, one of Kyoto’s most popular dining and shopping precincts, and near famous attractions including Yasaka-jinja Shrine and the famous geisha district of Gion.

Adjacent to Sanjo Kiehan Station and 15 minutes from the bullet train hub of Kyoto Station, the hotel is in an ideal location from which to discover the best of Kyoto, a city which has long been recognized as a cradle of Japanese culture and heritage.

“We are excited to offer our guests a beautiful boutique hotel which will be infused with the spirit of Kyoto at a time when Japan is enjoying high tourism growth,” said Patrick Basset, AccorHotels Chief Operating Officer for Upper SE and NE Asia. “We are confident that the inbound market, especially from Asian countries such as China and Korea, will continue to grow, especially with Japan under the global spotlight due to its winning bid for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.”

Formerly the capital of Japan, Kyoto is one of the country’s most fascinating destinations, boasting several of the country’s National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. It is home to stunning natural attractions from the spectacular mountain scenery of Arashiyama to the bamboo groves of Sagano and the clear waters of Ine-cho, known as the ‘Venice of the Japan’.

Eric D’Ignazio, Vice President Japan, AccorHotels, said, "The opening of Japan’s first MGallery is a real milestone for AccorHotels’ development within the upscale and luxury segment and will help us meet the increasing desire for hotels that tell a story.”

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