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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.
Image
Credit: © Accor
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