IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Second 'Holiday Inn Express' in Japan: Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino to Open in July 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a management agreement for Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino, marking the brand's debut in Hokkaido. Scheduled to open in July 2026 through a major rebranding project, the hotel will feature 223 rooms and the new 'Generation 5' design.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced the signing of a management agreement for Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino, the second of its kind in Japan. This follows a partnership with Mitsubishi Jisho Urban Development Co., Ltd., Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., and Sankei Building Co., Ltd.
Located in the heart of Sapporo's entertainment district, the hotel is set to open in July 2026 after extensive renovations. It will offer 223 rooms, the 'Express Café,' a fitness center, and laundry facilities. This facility will also be the first in Japan to adopt the 'Generation 5' design, the next-generation global standard for the Holiday Inn Express brand.
As part of IHG's 'Essentials' segment, Holiday Inn Express is the group's fastest-growing brand, with over 3,292 hotels open globally. The brand focuses on 'Simple, Smart Travel,' providing comfortable spaces for both business and leisure travelers, with every stay including a complimentary hot breakfast.
Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts Japan & Micronesia and CEO of IHG-ANA Hotels Group Japan, stated: 'We are delighted to partner with Mitsubishi Jisho Urban Development, Tokyo Tatemono, and Sankei Building to introduce the second Holiday Inn Express in Japan. This agreement reflects our shared ambition to create long-term value in key destinations of Japan's tourism growth strategy.'
He added, 'This agreement symbolizes the steady increase in hotel rebranding both globally and in Japan. All hotels IHG plans to open in Japan in 2026 are rebranding projects. This shows the high interest from hotel owners who want to quickly leverage IHG's robust business platform, including our marketing, technology, distribution channels, and over 160 million IHG One Rewards members.'
The owner companies remarked: 'We are very pleased to have reached an agreement with IHG for the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Hokkaido. We believe IHG's global brand recognition and rebranding expertise will lead this project to success.'
Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station and 3 minutes from the Shiseikan-Shogakko-Mae streetcar stop. IHG currently operates 59 hotels across 10 brands in Japan, with another 24 hotels in the pipeline.
Located in the heart of Sapporo's entertainment district, the hotel is set to open in July 2026 after extensive renovations. It will offer 223 rooms, the 'Express Café,' a fitness center, and laundry facilities. This facility will also be the first in Japan to adopt the 'Generation 5' design, the next-generation global standard for the Holiday Inn Express brand.
As part of IHG's 'Essentials' segment, Holiday Inn Express is the group's fastest-growing brand, with over 3,292 hotels open globally. The brand focuses on 'Simple, Smart Travel,' providing comfortable spaces for both business and leisure travelers, with every stay including a complimentary hot breakfast.
Abhijay Sandilya, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts Japan & Micronesia and CEO of IHG-ANA Hotels Group Japan, stated: 'We are delighted to partner with Mitsubishi Jisho Urban Development, Tokyo Tatemono, and Sankei Building to introduce the second Holiday Inn Express in Japan. This agreement reflects our shared ambition to create long-term value in key destinations of Japan's tourism growth strategy.'
He added, 'This agreement symbolizes the steady increase in hotel rebranding both globally and in Japan. All hotels IHG plans to open in Japan in 2026 are rebranding projects. This shows the high interest from hotel owners who want to quickly leverage IHG's robust business platform, including our marketing, technology, distribution channels, and over 160 million IHG One Rewards members.'
The owner companies remarked: 'We are very pleased to have reached an agreement with IHG for the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Hokkaido. We believe IHG's global brand recognition and rebranding expertise will lead this project to success.'
Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Susukino Station and 3 minutes from the Shiseikan-Shogakko-Mae streetcar stop. IHG currently operates 59 hotels across 10 brands in Japan, with another 24 hotels in the pipeline.