Fukuoka, Japan, October 22, 2020 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts continues to expand its portfolio in Japan with the launch of Best Western Plus Fukuoka Tenjin-minami — the brand’s inaugural hotel in Fukuoka, an attractive coastal city and the largest metropolis on the island of Kyushu.
Best Western Plus Fukuoka Tenjin-minami is a brand-new midscale hotel located in the heart of Tenjin, Fukuoka’s dynamic downtown district. Surrounded by stylish bars and restaurants, the hotel is close to cultural sites such as Maizuru Park, Kego Shrine and the Fukuoka Art Museum. It’s the perfect place to stay for visitors who want to experience the many charms of this seafront city.
The hotel is within a walking distance from Tenjin subway station, which offers connections to Fukuoka Airport, and to JR Hakata Station, the main terminal for the Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train network.
Best Western Plus Fukuoka Tenjin-minami is ideal for both business and leisure travelers alike. All 236 rooms feature comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, power showers, working spaces and complimentary Wi-Fi. The onsite restaurant serves breakfast, as well as local and international dishes throughout the day, while the lounge is a relaxing spot to unwind and catch up with friends and colleagues. Guests can make use of the 24-hour business center or work out round-the-clock at the gym.
“With its sub-tropical climate and outdoor café culture, Fukuoka is one of Japan’s most livable cities,” said Olivier Berrivin, Managing Director of International Operations – Asia, BWH Hotel Group. “Best Western Plus Fukuoka Tenjin-minami will provide local and overseas guests with international-standard accommodations and amenities in a premier destination. The launch of this new hotel marks the latest phase of our Japanese development strategy as we continue to introduce our world-class hospitality to destinations nationwide.”
Best Western Plus Fukuoka Tenjin-minami becomes the company’s first property in Fukuoka. Across the “Land of the Rising Sun,” the company now operates more than 20 properties in major cities, including Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya and Sapporo. This makes it one of the largest international hotel groups in Japan.
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About Best Western Hotels & Resorts:
Best Western Hotels and Resorts headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a privately held hotel brand within the BWH Hotel Group global network. With 18 brands and approximately 4,700 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*, BWH Hotel Group suits the needs of developers and guests in every market. Brands include Best Western®, Best Western Plus®, Best Western Premier®, Executive Residency by Best Western®, Vīb®, GLō®, Aiden®, Sadie®, BW Premier Collection® and BW Signature Collection®. Through acquisition, WorldHotelsTM Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Distinctive and WorldHotels Crafted collections are also offered. Completing the portfolio is SureStay®, SureStay Plus®, SureStay Collection® and SureStay StudioSM franchises.**
* Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.
**All Best Western, WorldHotels and SureStay branded hotels are independently owned and operated.