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Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt
affiliate has entered in a management agreement with a Mori Building affiliate
for Hotel Toranomon Hills, which will be located at the heart of Tokyo’s
emerging business center as part of the new Toranomon Hills Station Tower.
Slated to open in late 2023, the 205-luxury hotel will debut The Unbound
Collection by Hyatt brand in Tokyo and will mark the second hotel within The
Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Japan, further demonstrating Hyatt’s intentional
brand growth in the Asia Pacific region.
“We are thrilled for these plans to debut The Unbound Collection by
Hyatt brand to Tokyo with Hotel Toranomon Hills as part of the landmark
Toranomon Hills Station Tower, which will be a cosmopolitan focal point within
Tokyo’s newest and innovative business hub for international citizens,” said
Sam Sakamura, Hyatt’s vice president Japan and Micronesia. “As Hyatt seeks
further growth of its lifestyle and luxury brand portfolio, we are focused on
building personal relationships with owners who will help us expand our brands
in key markets and deliver the world-class product and service for which Hyatt
is known. We are grateful for the continued trust and support of Mori Building
and Mori Hospitality Corporation and are honored to grow our collaboration with
the launch of this milestone development.”
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand is a curated compilation of
one-of-a-kind, story-worthy hotels around the world. Combining seamless
connectivity, inspiring social opportunity and comfort-first luxury, Hotel
Toranomon Hills will serve as an “urban living room” in a dynamic business zone
for worldly and inquisitive guests.
The sophisticated hotel is conceptualized to be an accessible yet
tranquil, functional yet comfortable cocoon amid the bustle of the Tokyo
metropolis. Guests visiting Hotel Toranomon Hills will be able to enjoy fast
transport to and from Haneda International Airport and easy walking access to
innovation hubs, retail centers, art galleries and other attractions via
underground and elevated walkways. The hotel’s interiors will be designed by
Space Copenhagen, a top Danish design studio, marking its first project in
Japan. Characterized by simplicity and extensive use of natural materials, the
spaces will be a harmonious blend of Scandinavian and Japanese design and
aesthetics.
At the social heart of the hotel will be the lounge, located across the
11th and 12th floors, designed to cater to the needs of modern business
professionals who seek seamless connectivity and are inspired by meaningful
encounters. The lounge will feature an “active zone” with co-working stations,
meeting rooms and complimentary refreshments for productivity and collaboration
alongside a relaxation zone and shower facilities for hotel guests who arrive
early or have late departures. Further, two signature loft suites will combine
restful accommodation and lounge amenities, serving as an alternative
co-working space for brainstorming and social gatherings. Featuring a dining
room, living room, bathroom and bedroom, these spacious and elegant suites can
be configured to fit diverse occasions.
The culinary experiences at the hotel will include a signature
restaurant, a café and bar on the first floor. The fine-casual restaurant will
feature contemporary European cuisine accentuated with fresh produce from
Zeeland, the Dutch homeland of chef-entrepreneur Sergio Herman and a region
famous for exceptional seafood. As part of the ground-breaking collaboration
between a Mori Building affiliate and Sergio Herman Group to introduce this
innovative food and beverage experience, this will be the celebrity chef’s
first foray into Japan after a long and illustrious career in Europe that has
seen many of his innovative and unique restaurants earn Michelin stars.
"Launching an international-standard hotel is essential for the
further expansion and evolution of Toranomon Hills as a new international hub
and global business center capable of attracting travelers from all over the
world,” said Shingo Tsuji, President and Representative Director of Mori
Building Co. “We are thrilled to work with Hyatt on this project, as Hyatt is a
long-time collaborator of ours and one of the world's most well-known and
trusted names. We look forward to offering one-of-a-kind urban experiences
unique to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand with the debut of Hotel
Toranomon Hills.”
The completion of the Toranomon Hills Station Tower will mark the
realization of the final major addition to the evolving Toranomon Hills global
business hub, developed mainly by Mori Building Co., Ltd., which kick off in
2014 with Toranomon Hills Mori Tower—home to another Hyatt-branded hotel,
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills. The new Toranomon Hills Station Tower will be
directly connected to Toranomon Hills Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya subway
line and will house office space, restaurants, and a multifunctional complex on
its top floors incorporating a main hall, galleries and studios, plus Vertical
Garden City initiatives for greenery and biodiversity, including a rooftop
garden, steeped gardens, flowing streams and even a swimming pool. Hotel
Toranomon Hills will occupy part of the tower’s first floor as well as its 11th
to 14th floors.
Once open, Hotel Toranomon Hills will mark the second hotel in Japan
within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand portfolio, joining Fuji Speedway Hotel in Shizuoaka,
Japan, and is expected to join 35 hotels within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
brand globally.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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