KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Ace Hotel will open its first Japanese outpost 'Ace Hotel Kyoto' a new cultural hub as part of the redevelopment of ShinPuhKan partnering with NTT Urban Development Corporation.
Ace Hotel in a statement said the hotel is designed in part by famed architect Kengo Kuma and will open in Winter 2019 in an area with a valuable industrial and imperial legacy.
"NTT Urban Development Corporation redevelops the ShinPuhKan project to leverage the 92-year-old former Kyoto Central Telephone Office, a building that played a role in the legacy of NTT," the statement said.
With Kengo Kuma at the helm, Ace Hotel Kyoto will stand as a monument to the beauty and unique legacy of Kyoto, a destination for culturally curious travelers and Kyoto residents alike.
"We feel incredibly humbled and grateful to work with such well-respected and admirable partners as NTT Urban Development Corporation and Kengo Kuma to make our dreams a reality, creating a space that honors the beauty and history of Kyoto while fostering global connection and cultural innovation," said Ace Hotel Group president, Brad Wilson.
Ace Hotel Kyoto will help foster creative spirit for future generations, while paying homage to the rich imperial history that came before.
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