HOP INN Hotel, a renowned budget hotel operator in Thailand and the Philippines, has officially launched its first four hotels in prime tourist destinations in Japan.
The 58- strong budget hotel fleet owned by Erawan Hop Inn Co. Ltd, subsidiary of The Erawan Group PCL, has opened its first-ever Hop Inn hotel in Kyoto in December, followed by the January launch of two 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 4 times expected revenue growth by 2030.
Ms. Pichanun Boonpromgul, President of Erawan Hop Inn said, "We foresee the significant growth of Japan tourism and believe in strong domestic demand. This is the right timing to put our footprint in Japan. Our first 4 hotels are located in good 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, we aim to expand our 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".
Ms. Pichanun Boonpromgul
Established in 2014, the Hop Inn brand is known for its consistent quality accommodations and prime locations in key business districts and offers standardized facilities across all properties, a high level of cleanliness, professional service from friendly staff, and outstanding value for money. 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 convenient 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 Japanese 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% off room rates starting from JPY 4,950 for Hop Inn Kyoto Shijo Omiya, JPY 6,600 for Hop Inn Iidabashi, and JPY 6,930 for Hop Inn Tokyo Asakusa. Offer is valid for bookings from now until 31 January for stays until 31 March 2024.
For more information about Hop Inn Hotel Japan, visit www.hopinnhotel.com
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About ERAWAN HOP INN
ERAWAN HOP INN Company Limited ("ERAWAN HOP INN"), a subsidiary of The Erawan Group Public Company Limited, currently operates 51 HOP INN hotels spread across 40 prime locations in Thailand, 7 HOP INN hotels in the Philippines, and 4 HOP INN hotels in Japan. ERAWAN HOP INN continues to expand HOP INN hotels in Asia Pacific, maintains its competitive advantage and strengthens leading position as the most consistent budget hotel network in Asia Pacific.
About The ERAWAN Group
The Erawan Group Public Company (Limited) (SET: ERW) or "ERAWAN", an investor and operator with significant investment and business development in the hospitality industry in Thailand and the Philippines. ERAWAN engages in hospitality business at all levels, ranging from 5-star hotels to budget hotels. By the end of the year 2022, ERAWAN has a total of 76 hotels in Thailand the Philippines and is expanding our investments in the Asia-Pacific region. For further details, please visit our website www.theerawan.com.