Dusit International is off to a solid debut in Kyoto, Japan with two hotel openings almost back-to-back.
An hour’s drive from Kansai International Airport or a short walk from Kyoto station after transit from the airport, Dusit Thani Kyoto opened its doors in September after the opening of Asai Kyoto Shijo in June. Each offers different appeals with the former being about understated elegance and luxury while the latter being about no-frills comfort.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Dusit Thani Kyoto definitely knows how to make a memorable first impression in a rather unexpected way, besides the Thai and Japanese flags outside. Standing where a primary school used to be in a quiet neighbourhood, the low-rise property plays with arriving guests’ expectations as lattices cover most of its facade to create a sense of mystery. Instead of a showy appearance, it reveals plenty of…
