PLANO, Texas — Soon, visitors in Collin County will be able to experience a unique blend of Texas hospitality and Japanese luxury.

The City of Plano broke ground Wednesday on the Miyako Hybrid Hotel Plano , a more than $100 million project that will rise near the former JCPenney headquarters off Legacy Drive and Headquarters Drive.

Once complete in fall 2027, it will be the third Miyako Hybrid Hotel in the U.S. and the first and only one in Texas.

The 350,000-square-foot development will feature 256 guest rooms, a rooftop bar and restaurant, and a Japanese-inspired spa. The hotel will also offer meeting spaces for corporate visitors, a move that city leaders say meets a growing need for luxury accommodations in the region.

“I think our biggest area of need has been hotels, high-qual

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