Raffles Hotels and Resorts is set to open in Tokyo in 2028

Raffles Hotels and Resorts is set to open in Tokyo in 2028
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Accor’s leading luxury hotel brand, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, has announced plans to debut the storied brand in Tokyo.

Expected to open in 2028, the hotel is part of the redevelopment of Tokyo’s iconic World Trade Center (WTC) in the Hamamatsucho district and will be developed in conjunction with World Trade Center Building, Inc. and Tokyo Tatemono Co.

“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,” Raffles Hotels & Resorts CEO, Omer Acar, said.

“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.”

The Raffles Tokyo is slated to occupy the top 46 floors of the WTC building, a landmark in Tokyo since its completion in 1970. The location is ideal for both business and leisure travellers for its close proximity to some of the city’s most notable sites.

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 of 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.

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