I’ve never stayed at an Ace Hotel location, but I’ve also never heard a bad thing about them. Although their newest location won’t open until April 16th, 2020 officially, as is common today, technology allows users to book or reserve rooms even if the actual building isn’t yet complete. And the great news is that they are now accepting reservations. Obviously, how quickly you can make the reservation likely depends on the types of hotel reservation system they are using; but as far as I know, Ace Hotel’s process of making reservations tends to be quite seamless. Architect, Kenga Kuma, known for also being the principal architect of this year’s 2020 Olympic Stadium, was a partner to the brand in its latest design. All of this, of course, ties together because the hotel will open just in time for the big event!

“I intended to design a cultural catalyst for various people to visit and create a seamless relationship with Kyoto’s community,” explains Kuma. In a previous life, the historic section of the building used to be the headquarters of Kyoto Central Telephone Company, originally designed by architect Tetsuro Yoshida.

In addition to accommodations, services onsite include gardens, a gallery, event spaces, and a cafe and three additional restaurants. Each of the 213 hotel rooms will host classic Japanese soaking bathtubs and original art by Saniro Yunoki. As you can imagine, the hotel will be stunning, but will come at a price. Reservations are [open] and during high season will start at $400 USD a night.

[Source]