Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading property and hotel development companies, has officially marked the arrival of its Dusit Hotels and Resorts in Japan with the exclusive introduction of its upcoming property, ASAI Kyoto Shijo, which is slated to open in June 2023. This hotel carries inspiration for typical Thai service hospitality to Japan for the first time.
By leveraging more than 70 years of experience as a hotel operator that has won various awards, development in a major world tourist destination, namely Japan, is a stepping stone for Dusit Hotels and Resorts to bring a unique experience of staying and dining inspired by the 4 keys to Dusit's elegance, including service (elegant and personalized), Wellness (bringing the wellness experience beyond just a spa), Locality (connecting guests with the uniqueness of local culture) and sustainability (social, economic and environmental).
Operating under another Dusit brand, namely ASAI Hotel, which brings a unique experience for millennial travelers with an authentic local experience in the most vibrant region of Japan with 114 rooms located in Shijo Karasuma, close to the famous Nishiki Market which is located in the city center.
It offers carefully designed rooms, which focus on the essentials, such as quality superior beds and powerful yet comfortable showers. The hotel is designed to foster meaningful interaction for guests, while celebrating artistic traditions with a unique Thai twist.
Besides spacious rooms for interaction as well as places to work, rest or play, the hotel also offers comfortable dining rooms inspired by the street food culture in Bangkok City. Guests can enjoy authentic Thai curries, baked and fried food paired with premium Japanese whiskey and sake and beer creations. Favorite selection of desserts such as Mango Sticky Rice and coconut ice cream with various toppings will deliver the taste of street food in bustling Bangkok.
Collaborating with restaurateurs and local artisans, who continue to meet needs will bring a different feel to the hotel. “We are delighted to have our first hotel inspired by the gracious service of the historic city of Kyoto which will honor the bond between Thailand and Japan through our dynamic hotel service offerings,” said M Suphajee Suthumpun, Group CEO of Dusit International.
“By sourcing the best from Thailand and Japan that we can offer, from food to entertainment and design, our goal is not only to provide stylish and luxurious accommodation but also to contribute to the local community in a meaningful and sustainable way, as we have to live in a villa rental under Elite Havens management in Niseko, “
"Dedicated to providing a comprehensive, all-encompassing experience, going beyond the satisfaction of our guests and customers to provide sustainable value for all stakeholders, we will take full advantage of Dusit's entire business network, including Dusit Hotels and Resorts, Dusit Service Education Institute, Dusit Foods and property developer.
“This approach will strengthen our presence and the basis for our growth in Japan. We have found many options to expand our hotel portfolio in cities such as Fukuoka, Osaka and Tokyo and we will look for opportunities to introduce our related business units.”
Mr. Makoto Yamashita Appointed as General Manager to prepare the opening of the ASAI Kyoto Shijo hotel and concurrently as GM for the Kyoto area, Japan.
As General Manager of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Area GM Kyoto, Mr. Yamashita was responsible for promoting the opening of ASAI Kyoto Shijo and Dusit Thani Kyoto and ensuring both properties met their operational and financial objectives.
“I am very pleased and honored to introduce a unique brand inspired by Thai hospitality in Japan for the first time at this unique and cool property,” said Mr. Yamashita. “I look forward to combining my experience with the expertise of my team members to deliver meaningful and memorable guest pleasant experiences, placing success for each hotel and providing a strong foundation for Dusit to expand its reach in Japan,”