# Shangri-La announces new hotel opposite Nijō Castle in Kyoto

> Songtei Kyoto, a 77-key hotel, will be the second property in the Shangri-La Signatures collection, opening in late 2026.

- **Section:** New hotels
- **Published:** 2026-09-23
- **Publisher:** Voyage (https://thevoyage.gr)
- **Type:** our own summary of someone else’s reporting
- **Source:** Hotel Designs — https://hoteldesigns.net/2026/shangri-la-group-announces-songtei-kyoto-shangri-la-signatures/

Shangri-La Group has announced Songtei Kyoto, Shangri-La Signatures, a new hotel opposite Nijō Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto, Japan. The 77-key hotel will be the second property in the ultra-luxury Shangri-La Signatures collection.

The hotel is set to welcome its first guests from late 2026, with additional facilities opening progressively ahead of a full property unveiling in early 2027. It is located on the former residence of the Kyoto Shoshidai, a historic site in the city, with rooms designed to frame views of the Kita Ote-mon (Great North Gate) of Nijō Castle and its gardens.

The property will feature a wellness sanctuary with a private spa, indoor and outdoor hot baths, an indoor pool and a gym. Its culinary programme will include an all-day dining lounge, a Chinese fine dining restaurant, a kappo-sushi counter and a bar.

The collection's first property, The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou, opened on the shores of West Lake in China and has received international recognition, including inclusion in TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2026.

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