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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier Shines with 2025 Good Design Award

Mitsui Realty Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Realty Hotel Management Co., Ltd. proudly announce that the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier has won the prestigious 2025 Good Design Award in the Architecture and Environment category. This hotel is set to open in July 2024 and marks the debut of the Premier series in the Kyoto area.

The Good Design Award is a comprehensive design evaluation and recommendation system run by the Japan Design Promotion Organization, which has been celebrated for over 60 years as a symbol of quality design in Japan, commonly recognized by its 'G Mark'. This award recognizes outstanding design that improves living environments and society.

Award Overview

The Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier addresses the evolving demands of both domestic and international travelers visiting Kyoto, aiming to create a one-of-a-kind hotel that blends seamlessly with the bustling Sanjo street. The hotel is designed to enhance the street’s vibrancy while offering guests a modern, comfortable, and private space to enjoy.

Key Design Features

1. Utilizing the unique shape of the property, the design promotes a dynamic interaction with the street while ensuring a comfortable hotel environment.
2. The materials and internal layout do not rely on traditional Japanese aesthetics, instead connecting with the city’s history through contemporary expressions of 'Kyoto-Sanjo'.
3. Authentic materials feature prominently, contributing to a three-dimensional design and lush greenery that enhance the street’s overall landscape.

Judge's Commentary

In a landscape filled with hotels utilizing traditional Kyoto architectural styles, the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier distinguishes itself by embracing modern design that harmonizes with the contemporary buildings of the Sanjo Takakura area. It successfully captures the essence of Kyoto without resorting to clichés, displaying an elegant presence that feels as if it has always belonged in the area. The innovative courtyard element is particularly notable, as it adds to the hotel's unique character without over-relying on material or design language.

Detailed Overview of Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier

Founded in 1725, the land holds significant historical importance in Kyoto. The hotel, located close to the Karasuma Oike subway station, serves as the perfect base for exploring the city’s attractions. With an exterior designed to harmonize with the modern architecture along Sanjo Street, the hotel features a unique blending of eight different gardens within its lobby and courtyard areas, creating a tranquil atmosphere reminiscent of a traditional Japanese garden.

Guests can choose from various room types, including options with views of the gardens, with an average room size exceeding 30 square meters and 40% of the rooms equipped with king beds. The bathrooms boast a seamless design, promoting openness and comfort.

Amenities include a restaurant featuring a fresh cheese laboratory, a bar stocked with rare local sake, and for the first time within the Mitsui Garden Hotels brand, a fully reservation-based private bath, large public bath, and fitness room.

Additional Information

• - Location: 45-1 Hishiya-cho, Higashidoin, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Japan
• - Site Area: 2,718.13 square meters (approximately 822.23 tsubo)
• - Building Area: 10,514.18 square meters (approximately 3,180.54 tsubo)
• - Structure: Reinforced concrete, five floors above ground and one basement floor, total of 185 guest rooms.
• - Design and Construction: Takenaka Corporation
• - Opening Date: July 31, 2024

Facilities: Restaurant, fresh cheese laboratory, bar, large public bath, private bath, and fitness room.

Reservation Hours:

• - Large bath: 15:00 - 25:00 / 6:00 - 9:00
• - Private bath: Various slots available throughout the day
• - Fitness room: 6:00 - 24:00

Contact: 075-231-3131

For more information, visit the official website at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo Premier.

Mitsui Realty Group Hotel Business

The Mitsui Realty Group operates several hotel brands across Japan, including Mitsui Garden Hotels, The Celestine Hotels, and sequence, presenting a wide range of accommodation experiences from business to leisure. The Mitsui Garden Hotels' brand tagline, 'Stay in the Garden', reflects the commitment to offer enriching and enjoyable stays while developing hotels that meet diverse guest needs.

Specific focus on sustainability is paramount for the group, underlined by their new management philosophies and materiality initiatives aimed at contributing to industry competitiveness, safety, diversity, environmental harmony, and governance. The group aims to create unique hotel experiences that leave a lasting memory for guests, honoring the beauty of Kyoto while promoting sustainable practices for future generations.