{"id":9463,"date":"2026-04-15T16:33:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jarta.org\/?p=9463"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:33:40","slug":"introibiskyoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jarta.org\/eng\/2026\/04\/15\/introibiskyoto\/","title":{"rendered":"[Certified Facility Introduction] ibis Styles Kyoto Station: Achieving Both Environmental Protection and Profitability Through Rigorous Eco\u2011Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Facility Overview: A Compact, High\u2011Performing Team Driving Sustainability at Kyoto\u2019s Gateway<\/span><\/p>\n

Located directly in front of Kyoto Station\u2019s Hachijo Exit, ibis Styles Kyoto Station welcomes a guest mix in which inbound travelers account for approximately 75\u201380%. Despite operating with a lean team of just 18 staff members, the hotel works as a unified group\u2014together with its tenant restaurant and external engineering and cleaning partners\u2014to meet Green Key standards.<\/p>\n

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2. Good Practices: Strategic \u201cEco\u2011Cleaning\u201d Delivering Dramatic Results<\/span><\/p>\n

The hotel\u2019s primary focus has been a fundamental redesign of its cleaning operations. It introduced \u201ceco\u2011cleaning\u201d as the standard service, providing full cleaning every three days while limiting daily service to trash collection and towel replacement.
\n\u30fbCollaboration with Partner Companies: \nWorking closely with a sustainability\u2011focused linen supplier, the hotel reduced fuel and water consumption associated with laundry operations.
\n\u30fbContribution to Business Performance: \nAs a result of these initiatives, the hotel succeeded in significantly increasing GOP (Gross Operating Profit) while maintaining overall revenue levels. The additional profit has been reinvested into staff benefits, creating a sustainable management cycle.
\n\u30fbGuest Response: \nWith a high proportion of international guests, the operational changes were well\u2011received, and the hotel observed virtually no negative impact on guest reviews.<\/p>\n

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\n3. Challenges: The Importance of Continuous Fine\u2011Tuning Based on Facility Characteristics<\/span><\/p>\n

Operational improvements also revealed challenges on the hardware side. When adjusting shower water flow to reduce consumption, the building\u2019s structure caused hot\u2011water output to fluctuate with seasonal temperature changes.<\/p>\n

\n\u30fbLesson Learned: \nDuring winter, insufficient hot\u2011water volume led to guest feedback. This highlighted the need for ongoing, seasonal fine\u2011tuning rather than a \u201cset\u2011and\u2011forget\u201d approach. The hotel now recognizes this as a key area for continued improvement.<\/p>\n

\n4. Message to Facilities Considering Implementation<\/span><\/p>\n

The experience of ibis Styles Kyoto Station demonstrates that eco\u2011cleaning is a highly effective strategy\u2014particularly for hotels with a high inbound ratio. By shifting from the traditional expectation of \u201cdaily full cleaning\u201d to a three\u2011 or four\u2011day cycle, hotels can reduce environmental impact and operational costs simultaneously.
\nBuilding on this firsthand experience, the hotel continues to embed the spirit of Green Key at the core of its management practices.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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