SLH welcomes second property in Japan
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December 2009: Small Luxury Hotels of the World is celebrating the opening of Hoshinoya Kyoto (<http://www.slh.com/hoshinoyakyoto>) on 12 December 2009. The 25-room private riverside retreat is the brand’s second property in Japan and is located in Kyoto’s historic Arashiyama district on the banks of the Ooigawa River. The hotel can be easily accessed from Narita, Izumi or Kansai Airports and is well connected by bullet train. Hoshinoya Kyoto is the latest addition to Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s portfolio which includes 500 of the world’s finest hotels in 75 countries worldwide. There are now over 100 Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties across the Asia Pacific region including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mongolia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, the Cook Islands, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand.
Hoshinoya Kyoto is owned by Hoshino Resorts and the group’s flagship property, Hoshinoya Karuizawa (www.slh.com/hoshinoyakaruizawa <http://www.slh.com/hoshinoyakaruizawa> ), was accepted into the Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand earlier this year.
Paul Kerr, Chief Executive Officer of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, said: “We are delighted that our portfolio is growing in Japan as we can now offer our loyal guests more choice and diversity. Before accepting the two Hoshinoya properties we had been targeting Japan for some time. We never rush to acquire new hotels for the sake of growth because we always want to be 100 per cent certain that we have identified the best hotels in the best locations. We are very pleased to be back in Japan with a great partner like Hoshino Resorts.”
Mr Kerr continued: “Mr Hoshino’s vision of combining traditional Japanese hospitality and values with the comfort and convenience of a modern hotel means that the Hoshinoya properties are setting new benchmarks in luxury accommodation in Japan. Not only do these properties reflect the standards of excellence in terms of accommodation, operations and multi-lingual capabilities that we demand of all our hotels, but they are also shining examples of Caring Luxury, our brand’s commitment to responsible tourism. Hoshino Resorts is passionate about preserving the environment and is dedicated to sustainable development. Both properties are built in harmony with their natural surroundings which guests are also encouraged to enjoy through eco tours and experiences.”
Hoshinoya Kyoto, the former home of a wealthy Kyoto merchant, is a century-old ryokan made up of a collection of traditional wood-framed buildings which have been painstakingly restored by local craftspeople. All the guest rooms have river views and guests can enjoy the library lounge, a ‘tatami’ or drawing room and a charming modern Japanese garden. The hotel is so secluded guests are treated to a scenic ten minute cruise along the Ooigawa River from the Togetsu Bridge
where they check in.
All Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties are independently owned and many are family-run. The Hoshinoya properties are no exception. Yoshiharu Hoshino, President of Hoshino Resorts, is a fourth generation hotelier from Nagano where Hoshinoya Karuizawa is located. Mr Hoshino said: “We have worked hard to build up a good reputation amongst discerning local Japanese people. We now want to introduce our properties to a wider international audience. We aim to showcase the best in Japanese hospitality and to attract more inbound travellers to experience our beautiful country. Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers global representation and being part of such a prestigious brand gives our properties a stamp of excellence. We are very proud that both Hoshinoya Kyoto and Hoshinoya Karuizawa are part of the brand, especially considering the strict selection criteria and rigorous inspection process.”
Reservations for both hotels can be made by calling +65 6232 5060 or online at www.slh.com <http://www.slh.com/> .
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