Known for its legendary service, enchanted glamour and
history dating back to 1887, Raffles
Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to debut its storied brand in
Tokyo.
Slated to occupy the top 46 floors of the World Trade Center
building, Raffles Tokyo will offer close proximity to some of the city’s most notable
landmarks, including Tokyo Tower, the Roppongi Museum, and Rainbow Bridge, along
with direct access to Hamamatsuchō station.
Designed by Layan and with sweeping panoramic city views,
the hotel will feature 130 guestrooms, including 27 suites. Additionally, it
will include six food and beverage outlets, a state-of-the-art fitness studio, a
swimming pool, spa and bathhouse.
“We are delighted to
grow the Raffles global family with Raffles Tokyo, which will feature the
brand’s world-renowned hallmarks including personalized 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.
Hitoshi Nomura, President and CEO, Tokyo Tatemono Co. said
in a statement, “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 the opening of the 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.”
Chikao Miyazaki, President, World Trade Center Building,
Inc. added, “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.”
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