Triple Branded Hotel Project Breaks Ground near Universal Studios Japan – IHG’s Biggest New Build in Country

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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) proudly announces its biggest new-build hotel agreement in Japan near Universal Studios Japan (USJ), in partnership with Sakurajima Kaihatsu LLC, a consortium of four companies: Kajima Corporation, JAPAN POST REAL ESTATE Co., Ltd., SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited, and Keihanshin Building Co., Ltd.

Celebrating the agreement at the recent groundbreaking in Konohana-ku, Osaka, the project marks IHG’s first triple-branded hotel development in Japan.

The collaboration will bring InterContinental, Kimpton and Holiday Inn Resort to the prime riverside location near Asia’s most visited theme park, offering guests an exceptional stay experience in close proximity to Universal Studios Japan. The hotels’ location is a 10-minute boat ride or drive from the new Integrated Resort in Yumeshima.

Totaling 817 keys, this trio of outstanding, adjoining properties will be Universal Studios Japan official hotels, and the only internationally branded properties in the area, when they open in 2029.

InterContinental, Kimpton and Holiday Inn Resort will be situated within easy reach of central Osaka, perfectly complementing IHG’s portfolio of properties within the city, including InterContinental Osaka, voco Osaka Central and RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection. Surrounding infrastructure developments include the extension of JR Sakurajima Line and the opening of new ferry terminals, while Kansai International Airport recently increased its passenger capacity to 40 million annually following a major renovation of Terminal 1.

Universal Studios Japan is wholly owned by Comcast NBCUniversal. Universal Studios Japan, located in Osaka Japan, has succeeded in establishing its position as a prominent entertainment and leisure landmark - drawing many guests from Japan as well as overseas. The park offers some of the world’s most exciting and innovative experiences - high quality attractions, shows, and seasonal events based on Hollywood blockbusters, Japanese anime and entertainment brands popular around the globe. Guests can let loose and enjoy unforgettable, super energetic experiences throughout the park.

Universal Studios Japan has continued to evolve since its opening in 2001. It most recently launched SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, where guests can unleash their passion to play in an immersive environment based on iconic Nintendo characters and their worlds. It also offers premier entertainment experiences such as the magical The Wizarding World of Harry Potter  featuring Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, the breathtaking Jurassic Park area with its state-of-the-art Flying Dinosaur coaster, and Minion Park, where guests will encounter Minions causing mischief on Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.

Hotel snapshots

InterContinental Hotel (244 keys): All-day dining restaurant, lobby bar and lounge; Japanese-inspired thermal bathing experience / Jacuzzi; gym; rooftop swimming pool; meetings and event space including a ballroom and four meeting rooms.
Kimpton Hotel (246 keys): All-day dining restaurant; rooftop specialty restaurant; deli/café; gym; indoor swimming pool; meetings and event space including four meeting rooms.
Holiday Inn Resort (327 keys): All-day dining restaurant; deli/café; kids club; games room; indoor swimming pool and kids’ pool.

Brand snapshots

InterContinental is the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand with 237 hotels in more than 70 countries, and 102 pipeline properties. Founded by Pan American Airways Founder Juan Trippe in 1946, InterContinental is guided by the belief in the power of travel to expand the mind and connect cultures.
Kimpton pioneered the concept of hotels combining sophisticated, playful design with a more human guest experience in the US. Founded in 1981, the San Francisco-born luxury lifestyle brand has 83 open hotels, 64 pipeline properties, and more than 100 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up-and-coming markets globally.
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts continues to grow, with 1,242 open hotels and 291 pipeline properties. In 2022, IHG celebrated 70 years since founder Kemmons Wilson opened the first Holiday Inn hotel in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, in August 1952.

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