RAFFLES HOTELS & RESORTS TO BRING ITS LEGENDARY SERVICE AND ENCHANTED GLAMOUR TO TOKYO (Japan)
Slated to Debut in 2028, Raffles Tokyo will Feature Panoramic Views and Exquisite Design. |
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RAFFLES HOTELS & RESORTS TO BRING ITS LEGENDARY SERVICE AND ENCHANTED GLAMOUR TO TOKYO (Japan)
Slated to Debut in 2028, Raffles Tokyo will Feature Panoramic Views and Exquisite Design. |
Category: Asia Pacific - Japan - Industry economy
- Hotel projects
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2024-07-26
Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a leading luxury hotel brand of Accor, alongside World Trade Center Building, Inc. and Tokyo Tatemono Co., today announced plans to debut the storied brand in Tokyo.
Part of the redevelopment of the Tokyo’s iconic World Trade Center (WTC) in the Hamamatsuchō district, the hotel is expected to open in 2028, giving guests the opportunity to explore Japan’s capital city through the enchanted world of Raffles.
“We are delighted to grow the Raffles global family with Raffles Tokyo, which will feature the brand’s world-renowned hallmarks including personalised Butler Service and an inspiring environment where anything is possible for our guests. World Trade Center Building, Inc. and Tokyo Tatemono Co. are likeminded partners that share our vision for delivering luxury hospitality at the highest level, and we look forward to unveiling a new urban icon in one of the world’s most vibrant and culturally significant cities,” said Omer Acar, CEO, Raffles Hotels & Resorts.
Slated to occupy the top 46 floors of the WTC building, a landmark in Tokyo since its completion in 1970, Raffles Tokyo will be ideally located for business and leisure travellers, offering close proximity to some of city’s most notable landmarks including Tokyo Tower, the Roppongi Museum, and Rainbow Bridge, in addition to direct access to Hamamatsuchō station.
Designed by Layan and with sweeping panoramic city views taking center stage, the hotel is expected to feature 130 guestrooms, including 27 suites.
Set to become its own distinct destination within the vibrant metropolis, Raffles Tokyo will feature six food and beverage outlets, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness studio, swimming pool, and spa and bathhouse.
From celebratory gatherings to intimate meetings, the hotel will also offer more than 1,156 sqm of multi-functional meeting spaces and facilities.
“We are very pleased to welcome Accor Group, which operates a number of world-class hotel brands, as our partner, and to be working together toward to the opening of first Raffles hotel, one of Accor Group's premier brands, in Japan. Together with Accor Group and the World Trade Center Building, we hope to create a new landmark in Tokyo and contribute to the creation of an even livelier international city and the enhancement of Tokyo's international competitiveness,” said Hitoshi Nomura, President and CEO, Tokyo Tatemono Co.
“We are very pleased to welcome Accor Group, a world-class hotel operator, as our partner. Hamamatsucho is a major business hub in Tokyo, and with easy access to the Shinkansen bullet train and airport, it is an extremely convenient area for both domestic and international visitors. We are confident that the development of Raffles Tokyo in collaboration with Tokyo Tatemono at the landmark World Trade Center Building in Hamamatsucho will further enhance Hamamatsucho's appeal and provide an even more special stay experience for both business and leisure travelers,” said Chikao Miyazaki, President, World Trade Center Building, Inc.
About Accor
Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries, with 5,600 properties, 10,000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry’s most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States.
About Raffles
Founded in Singapore in 1887, Raffles Hotels, Resorts and Residences are places where ideas are born, history is made and stories and legends are created. At each landmark address, distinguished guests and residents will find a world of elegance and enchanted glamour, where Raffles’ renowned legacy of gracious service knows no bounds. As the authentic heart of a destination, Raffles champions fine art and design, and fosters culture in all its forms, guiding guests to make discoveries in their own time and way. Raffles’ commitment to local communities is expressed through diverse initiatives with a unified mission to actively support the arts and the environment. From one generation to the next, visitors arrive as guests, leave as friends, and return as family. Raffles can be found in key international locations including Singapore, Paris, London, Boston, Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Maldives, Udaipur, Phnom Penh and Bali, among others; with flagship openings upcoming in Sentosa, Singapore and Jaipur, India. Raffles is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,500 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
About Tokyo Tatemono
Established in 1896 by Zenjiro Yasuda, with the close involvement of Eiichi Shibusawa, Tokyo Tatemono is one of the oldest general real estate companies in Japan. Since our founding, the Group has engaged in various real estate development businesses on a foundation of Zenjiro Yasuda's principles of "The customer always comes first" and "Enterprising Spirit" through which we anticipate the trends of the times while also contributing to greater appeal and value in a broad range of communities and developing new assets that capture the needs of the times. Tokyo Tatemono implemented a number of pioneering initiatives, including the introduction of real estate sales through the installment sales method, which became the prototype for mortgage loans, and the start of the real estate appraising business. Now, with office building and residential businesses as its core, Tokyo Tatemono group offers a wide range of businesses including a real estate brokerage and consulting, parking lot, resorts and overseas business. Headquartered in the Yaesu-Nihonbashi-Kyobashi area, east of Tokyo Station since its establishment, Tokyo Tatemono has in recent years focused on urban development in this and other areas alongside the local community to strengthen Tokyo’s international competitiveness. With a corporate philosophy of “Trust beyond the era,” Tokyo Tatemono aims to be a company making a positive impact for all.
About World Trade Center Building, Inc.
Established in 1964 by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the driving force, to comprehensive centre for trade in Japan. In 1970, with the aim of promoting international trade, the “World Trade Centre Building” was built in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, to integrate land, sea and air transport networks in a three-dimensional structure, it was the tallest skyscraper in the East at that time. World Trade Centre Building has in recent years focused on redevelopment, building leasing and management, and housing. With a corporate slogan “Connects People, Connects the City”, World Trade Centre Building aims to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society.
 Raffles Tokyo slated to debut in 2028
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