FOR those eyeing to travel to the “Land of the Rising Sun” this year, their options for accommodations just got bigger.
The renowned budget hotel chain in Thailand, Hop Inn Hotel, recently celebrated the launch of its first four hotels in top tourist destinations in Japan.
The 58-strong budget hotel chain owned by Erawan Hop Inn Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of The Erawan Group
PCL, has opened its first-ever Hop Inn hotel in Kyoto in December, followed by the launch of two more hotels in Tokyo, and one to open in Ueno, Tokyo in early April.
Part of the company’s strategic investment plan of 10 billion baht to expand in Asia Pacific, this milestone
is a blazing start to its mission to achieve over 150 hotels and 14,000 keys operating across the region with four times expected revenue growth by 2030.
Pichanun Boonpromgul, President of Erawan Hop Inn said the company foresees the significant growth of
Japan tourism and expressed belief in strong domestic demand.
“This is the right timing to put our footprint in Japan. Our first 4 hotels are in prime locations which will stimulate brand awareness of Hop Inn in Japan market. Hop Inn can serve all guest’s needs with consistency of service and value for money product.”
In the next 5 years, Boonpromgul said their aim is to expand their Japan portfolio to cover all major cities. “The successful expansion to Japan is our first step in achieving our Hop Inn 2030 vision ‘to be the leading budget hotel in APAC.’ We foresee potential growth in this segment in various countries, leveraging our strong customer base and expertise to step in the new market.”
Established in 2014, the Hop Inn brand is known for its consistent quality accommodations and central locations in key business districts and offers standardized facilities and professional service across all properties. Guests can be confident of a comfortable and convenient stay whichever Hop Inn they choose.
Located in the heart of Japan’s cultural capital, the 136-room Hop Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya offers a uniquely Japanese accommodation experience with interiors inspired by Japan’s rich culture, traditional tatami rooms, and a public bath or sento. Only 200 meters from Shijo Omiya station, the hotel provides easy access to scenic attractions and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto such as the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Kinkaku-ji Temple.
Fans of international music artists will delight in Hop Inn Tokyo Iidabashi, located steps away from Tokyo Dome, the most famous concert venue in Tokyo. The 50-room hotel is only 3-minutes from Iidabashi station and a short walk from “Tokyo’s Little Paris,” Kagurazaka, a chic neighborhood with Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurants and the scenic Canal Cafe.
Hop Inn Tokyo Asakusa is strategically located right next to the iconic Senso-ji Temple. Conveniently
accessible, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from Asakusa Station and close to Sumida Park, one of the most
popular “hanami” spots during the Cherry Blossom Festival. Hop Inn Tokyo Asakusa offers 115 clean and
comfortable rooms for guests of all sizes, with connecting rooms and family rooms available for group travelers, and rooms with scenic views of Senso-ji Temple and the Tokyo Skytree.
Opening in early April, Hop Inn Tokyo Ueno is located just 150 meters from Ueno station with direct train
access from Narita Airport. The hotel is surrounded by local izakaya restaurants next to bustling Ameyoko
Shopping Street and a short walk from top tourist attractions Ueno Park and Zoo, Tokyo National Museum, and National Museum of Nature and Science.
To celebrate the official launch of Hop Inn Hotel in Japan, guests are treated to an opening promotion of
up to 40 percent off room rates starting from P1,800 (JPY 4,950). Offer is valid for bookings from now until January 31 for stays until March 31, 2024.
For more information about Hop Inn Hotel Japan, visit www.hopinnhotel.com and follow their social media pages at facebook.com/hopinnhoteljapan and @hopinnhoteljapan on Instagram, LINE, and TikTok.
(MAIN PHOTO: Facade of Hop Inn Tokyo Asakusa)