Garner by IHG debuts in Kyoto's historic Shijo Karasuma district

IHG Hotels & Resorts today announces the opening of Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma. Located in the heart of Kyoto on one of the city’s most historic and charming streets, the 103-room hotel opens after an extensive transformation and represents the Garner brand's commitment to delivering relaxed, quality stays at an affordable price.

As the newest addition to the growing Garner portfolio in Japan, Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma joins three Garner hotels already open in Osaka, each offering guests a distinct, uncomplicated stay experience. The brand hallmark ‘Made with Character’ underpins the design of Garner hotels. Each hotel is purposefully different, celebrating the diversity of the brand’s guests and properties.

Guests of the new Garner hotel in Kyoto can expect a restful night's sleep in thoughtfully designed rooms, with interiors inspired by the adjacent Toshinari-sha, a shrine dedicated to the renowned Heian-period poet Fujiwara no Toshinari. The hotel’s lobby features aged plaster finishes to evoke the passage of time, creating a space where the past and present coexist.

True to the brand’s promise of delivering affordable, easy-going stays, guests can unwind with a complimentary welcome drink and complimentary tea and coffee in the lobby as an invitation to socialise. The 24/7 Garner Shop, another signature of the brand, is open for snacks, drinks and everyday essentials – making it an ideal choice for travellers on the go.

Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma occupies a distinctive location, offering guests the best of both worlds: urban convenience with authentic Kyoto character. Situated just four minutes on foot from Gojo Station and five minutes from Shijo Station, the property provides easy access to the city's most celebrated attractions. From the bustling Nishiki Market, known as ‘Kyoto's Kitchen,’ to the serene Kyoto Imperial Palace, and from the cultural hub of Gion to the entertainment district of Kawaramachi, guests are ideally positioned to experience the full spectrum of Kyoto's offerings.

The Garner experience

Every Garner hotel is designed around hallmarks that resonate with today's modern travellers that are in love with life, not luxury. At Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, this translates to:

• Quality sleep: 103 well-appointed rooms, including 95 single rooms designed for solo travellers
• Good stuff to keep guest’s going: Garner Shop marketplace offering refreshments and essentials around the clock, plus complimentary tea and coffee
• Thoughtful service: attentive hospitality that anticipates guest needs without unnecessary formality
• Accessible pricing: exceptional value that makes extended stays and frequent visits possible, with rooms starting from JPY11,385 (USD$75.00)

As one of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ newest brands, Garner continues its rapid expansion around the globe. Since launching in 2023, the brand has grown to over 70 open hotels and another 80 in its pipeline, with destinations across Europe, the US and soon-to-launch in Thailand by the end of the year.

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