SINGAPORE - Hilton has signed for a new LXR Hotels & Resorts property in Kyoto, Japan, marking the debut of the luxury brand in Asia Pacific.
LXR Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s collection of independent luxury hotels.
“The LXR brand is gathering momentum across the world,” said Feisal Jaffer, global brand head, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
In collaboration with real estate company, Tokyu Land Corporation, the new LXR property is scheduled to open in autumn 2021 as part of the 28.6-acre Shozan Resort Kyoto.
The resort is home to some of Kyoto’s most-notable Japanese gardens, historic Japanese architecture, authentic tea houses and five unique restaurants offering local cuisines.
Located at the foothills of the Takagamine mountains in the northern part of Kyoto, the new 114- room hotel is within walking distance from the Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion and other historic temples.
Hilton launched its luxury collection brand LXR in 2018 and has properties in Dubai, London and Anguilla.