IHG Hotels & Resorts Achieves MICHELIN Keys for Five Luxury Properties in Japan

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has proudly garnered MICHELIN Keys for five of its luxury and lifestyle properties in Japan, marking a significant milestone in hospitality excellence. The awarded properties include Six Senses Kyoto, ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa, ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, and InterContinental Osaka. Recognized for their architectural distinction, local immersion experiences, and exemplary service quality, these accolades further highlight IHG’s commitment to delivering exceptional stays. The achievement complements IHG’s recent accolades and underscores its expanding luxury presence in Japan, including upcoming openings like the RIHGA Royal Hotel under the Vignette Collection and the debut of InterContinental Sapporo in 2025, enhancing Japan’s luxury hospitality landscape.

(PRESS RELEASE) Tokyo, Japan, 2024-Jul-9 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates a prestigious milestone as five of its luxury and lifestyle properties in Japan receive the inaugural MICHELIN Keys, a coveted recognition within the renowned MICHELIN Guide. These Keys highlight exceptional qualities ranging from architectural eminence to distinctive local experiences and consistent high-quality service. Recognized properties include Six Senses Kyoto, ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa, ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort, InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, and InterContinental Osaka.

The MICHELIN Keys in Japan underscore IHG’s commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences globally. This accolade complements IHG’s recent successes, including top titles from Condé Nast Traveler Hot List, Travel + Leisure’s It List, and AFAR’s Best New Hotels. Notably, IHG continues to expand its luxury footprint in Japan with upcoming openings such as the transformed RIHGA Royal Hotel as part of the Vignette Collection and the debut of InterContinental Sapporo in 2025, marking Sapporo’s first international luxury hotel. Six Senses Kyoto, which opened in April 2024, offers guests a holistic wellness experience amidst Kyoto’s historic shrines and palaces, featuring sustainability initiatives and bespoke Japanese garden suites.

Guests at the MICHELIN Key hotels can indulge in immersive local experiences, from the therapeutic onsen traditions at ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa to unique cultural encounters and wellness offerings that define these distinguished properties within the IHG portfolio.

The following hotels have been recognized with One MICHELIN Key in Japan:

• Six Senses Kyoto
• ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa
• ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort
• InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8
• InterContinental Osaka

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Source: IHG

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