Three properties under the Comfort Hotel network are scheduled to be rebranded as Comfort Hotel ERA in June 2026. Comfort Hotel Kyoto Horikawa Gojo will transition on June 22 (Monday), Comfort Hotel Nagoya Meieki Minami on June 24 (Wednesday), and Comfort Hotel Ishigaki Island on June 26 (Friday).
The rebranding reflects a shift in traveler expectations—rather than simply providing a place to sleep, the hotels aim to make the stay itself an enjoyable part of the trip. Through Comfort Library Cafes, locally sourced breakfasts, and regionally themed interiors, each property is designed to let guests experience the distinct character of its destination.
Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawa Gojo: Japanese Aesthetics and Local Culture (Rebrand: June 22, 2026)
Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawa Gojo is conveniently located for both sightseeing and business, with easy access to the Kyoto Station area and major tourist attractions across the city.
The Comfort Library Cafe features a large 5-meter-wide metal woven artwork created by a Kyoto-Yuzen textile artisan. Regional crafts including Fushimi dolls and Kyoto temari balls are displayed throughout the space, and a collection of more than 300 books on Kyoto culture and history offers guests a chance to connect with the city before or after their outings.
Time-of-day service offerings include Kyoto-inspired sweets, nihonshu from the Fushimi sake-brewing district, Tanba wine, and other locally tied drinks—creating a relaxed evening atmosphere in the heart of Kyoto.
Breakfast features locally sourced ingredients such as white Kyoto miso soup with rice dumplings and breads made from Kyoto-grown wheat. A rotating daily menu is available for guests staying multiple nights.
Hotel Details
- Name: Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Horikawa Gojo
- Address: 134-32 Sensui-cho, Horikawa-dori Gojo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8338
- TEL: 075-361-7411 / FAX: 075-361-7412
- Facilities: 10 floors, 153 rooms, all non-smoking
- Access: Approx. 8-minute walk from Exit 4 of Gojo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line
Comfort Hotel ERA Nagoya Meieki Minami: Nagoya's Food Culture and Urban Energy (Rebrand: June 24, 2026)
Comfort Hotel ERA Nagoya Meieki Minami is located about an 8-minute walk from the main exit of Kintetsu Nagoya Station. Popular destinations including Nagoya Castle, Osu Shopping Street, the Sakae district, and Atsuta Jingu Shrine are all easily accessible, making it a practical base for first-time visitors to the city.
The Comfort Library Cafe holds more than 300 books on Nagoya's culture, history, and food scene, alongside an art wall inspired by local motifs and generous sofa seating for groups.
Time-of-day service includes popular Nagoya souvenir sweets, nihonshu from Aichi's long-established sake breweries, beer, and fruit liqueurs. Breakfast highlights regional flavors through dishes such as red miso soup, flat kishimen noodles, and a Nagoya specialty sandwich featuring miso katsu, deep-fried shrimp (ebi furai), and an-butter. A daily-changing menu keeps the breakfast experience fresh for returning guests.
Hotel Details
- Name: Comfort Hotel ERA Nagoya Meieki Minami
- Address: 1-14-16 Meieki Minami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 450-0003
- TEL: 052-581-7211 / FAX: 052-581-7212
- Facilities: 12 floors, 178 rooms, all non-smoking
- Access: Approx. 8-minute walk from the main exit of Kintetsu Nagoya Station
Comfort Hotel ERA Ishigaki Island: A Resort Retreat by the Sea (Rebrand: June 26, 2026)
Comfort Hotel ERA Ishigaki Island is easily accessible from Ishigaki Airport and provides a convenient base for exploring the island's highlights—Kabira Bay, Tamatorizaki Observatory, Yonehara Beach, and the inter-island ferry terminal for day trips to nearby islands. The hotel suits families, groups of friends, and couples looking to enjoy marine activities, scenic drives, and island-hopping around the Yaeyama archipelago.
The Comfort Library Cafe features a vivid art wall evoking the shoreline of Maeri Beach, which lies directly in front of the hotel. Okinawan crafts and books about the nature and culture of Okinawa are on hand for guests to browse in a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere.
Time-of-day service offerings include chinsuko (traditional Okinawan shortbread), awamori, Orion beer, and other locally inspired drinks that contribute to a laid-back evening mood.
Breakfast features tropical fruits and daily-changing Okinawan-influenced dishes, allowing guests to experience the island's food culture and seasonal flavors each morning.
Hotel Details
- Name: Comfort Hotel ERA Ishigaki Island
- Address: 340 Maeri, Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture 907-0002
- TEL: 0980-82-7611 / FAX: 0980-82-7612
- Facilities: 5 floors, 81 rooms, all non-smoking
- Access: Approx. 18 minutes from Ishigaki Airport by Route 4 bus, alighting at Yaeyama Godo-chosha-mae stop
About the Comfort Hotel ERA Brand
Comfort Hotel ERA launched in September 2023 as a new positioning within the Comfort Hotel network, aimed at travelers who want to enrich their personal travel time—not just business stays. The brand focuses on elevating time spent inside the hotel into a memorable part of the journey itself, giving guests a base to travel on their own terms.
The brand name "ERA" reflects the meaning of a "time period" and also represents "Excite," "Refresh," and "Active"—capturing the aspiration to deliver exciting travel experiences, comfortable stays, and the energy for guests to lead active lives.
Future Plans
Choice Hotels Japan continues to work on enhancing its Comfort Hotel properties nationwide to better reflect local culture and regional character. The rebranding of these three hotels is part of that ongoing effort. Comfort Hotel ERA will continue developing as a brand that supports a wide range of travel styles—from sightseeing and leisure trips to group and weekend getaways—while helping guests experience travel in their own way.
