Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Accor's luxury hotel brand, has
announced plans to launch its first property in Tokyo. The new hotel is
slated to open in 2028 as part of the redevelopment of Tokyo's World
Trade Center (WTC) in the Hamamatsucho district.
The project is a joint venture between Raffles, World Trade Center
Building, Inc. and Tokyo Tatemono Co. The Raffles Tokyo will occupy the
top 46 floors of the WTC building, which has been a Tokyo landmark since
1970.
Omer Acar, CEO of Raffles Hotels & Resorts, revealed that the
hotel will “feature the brand's world-renowned hallmarks including
personalised Butler Service and an inspiring environment where anything
is possible for our guests."
The hotel will feature 130 guestrooms, including 27 suites, all
designed by Layan with panoramic city views. Amenities will include six
food and beverage outlets, a fitness studio, swimming pool, spa, and
bathhouse. More than 1,156 square metres of meeting space will also be
available.
Hitoshi Nomura, President and CEO of Tokyo Tatemono Co., stated:
"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."
The hotel's location in Hamamatsucho offers convenient access to
major business hubs, the Shinkansen bullet train, and airports, making
it suitable for both business and leisure travellers.