Toyoko Inn revealed at its first-ever earnings briefing that it plans to open a hotel in Heathrow, on the outskirts of London, England, as early as 2028.
Toyoko Inn’s expansion beyond Japan into South Korea, Mongolia, the Philippines, Germany, and France is well known among its fans. As this will be its first hotel in the United Kingdom, “Toyoko Inn lovers” were thrilled by the news.
In fact, Colliers, a real estate consulting firm, had disclosed the expansion plan in a proposal submitted to the local authority in December 2025. We visited the proposed site.
The proposed site is located at Harlington Corner, where Bath Road, which runs parallel to the north side of the runways at London Heathrow Airport, intersects with High Street Harlington. This is a hotel cluster, situated between Marriott and Best Western hotels.
Hotels along Bath Road are a surprisingly pleasant area for enjoying an affordable extended stay, and, admittedly, they are among this writer’s favorite places to stay. Heathrow Airport is just a few minutes away by London’s red double-decker buses, with a fare of £1.75.
There is also an extensive bus network to Hayes & Harlington and Southall stations on the Elizabeth line, as well as Hounslow West and Hounslow East stations on the Piccadilly line. With a little effort, it is even possible to reach Hammersmith station by changing buses for the cost of a single bus fare (£1.75), making accessibility one of the area’s key advantages.
While they are a little too far to walk from the proposed site, the area has major chain outlets such as Starbucks, KFC, McDonald’s, and Domino’s Pizza, as well as independently operated restaurants serving Indian, Pakistani, and Turkish cuisine. It is also an area with many residents whose roots are in these countries. Many airport workers live here as well, and airport buses run frequently.
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