Hyatt strengthens its brand presence in Japan with very first Andaz
hotel in Tokyo
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 11, 2014--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of Andaz
Tokyo Toranomon Hills, the first Andaz hotel in Japan and the
twelfth Andaz hotel globally. The hotel is a significant addition to
Hyatt’s growing portfolio in Tokyo, joining Park Hyatt Tokyo, Grand
Hyatt Tokyo and Hyatt Regency Tokyo.
The hotel features 164 spacious guestrooms, including eight suites, averaged at 540 square feet for standard rooms, with unparalleled views of the Tokyo skyline. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are witnessing a re-emergence in Japan and we believe that this
vibrant market will continue to prosper,” said
Larry Tchou
, Group
President, Asia Pacific, Hyatt Hotels Corporation. “We know that simple
and attentive personalized service is key for our guests, and the
opening of Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills allows us to fulfill this desire
by creating an unscripted community feel, complete with Hyatt’s
authentic hospitality at its core.”
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills is located in the 52-story Toranomon
Hills tower from floors 47-52, a progressive multi-use high-rise for
high-end business and lifestyle that will look to position Tokyo as an
internationally competitive world class city. Located between the Tokyo
Tower and Imperial Palace, the hotel offers easy access to key locations
and sites, including the Ginza shopping district, cultural attractions,
and the city’s central financial area. As with all Andaz hotels around
the world, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills will create inspiring experiences
and offerings that incorporate the city’s rich history and culture,
helping guests to know their surroundings more intimately and leave
feeling like a local.
“Opening this hotel has been quite an exciting journey for us, and we
feel that we are helping to redefine hospitality in Tokyo by introducing
the Andaz brand – a lifestyle-boutique brand that is a very new concept
for this city,” said Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, General Manager of Andaz
Tokyo Toranomon Hills. “The Andaz brand is deeply rooted in local
culture, and we are committed to providing a truly Japanese-inspired
experience to both guests and locals that will help them feel deeply
connected to the heart and soul of Tokyo.”
Stay Experience
Designed by renowned interior designers
Tony
Chi
of New York and the Tokyo-based
Shinichiro
Ogata
, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills reflects Japan’s cultural
emphasis on beauty and purity of form by using natural materials such as washi
paper and walnut throughout each space. The Japanese penchant for
authenticity of material and textures translates to simple, yet
sophisticated interiors where guests can both energize themselves and
unwind at ease.
The hotel features 164 spacious guestrooms, including eight suites,
averaged at 540 square feet for standard rooms, with unparalleled views
of the Tokyo skyline. The bathroom is a key feature of the room design,
equipped with deep soaking tubs inspired by Japanese bath culture. In
true Andaz fashion, all non-alcoholic mini-bar drinks and
locally-inspired snacks are complimentary, as are local telephone calls
and wireless Internet access, making a stay at Andaz Tokyo Toranoman
Hills as seamless and barrier-free as possible.
Local “Flavor”
The hotel has assembled an array of restaurants and bars to showcase
Japan’s vibrancy and deliver unforgettable dining experiences by
utilizing fresh, seasonal and local produce.
In a dramatic setting on the 51st floor is the main dining venue, Andaz
Tavern, with 16-foot floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning
views of the city. Striking wood sculptures by UK artist
Charlie Whinney
hang from the ceiling, punctuating this stylish, contemporary space with
energetic vibes. The menu features refined European provincial cuisine
prepared with seasonal Japanese ingredients, offering uncomplicated and
wholesome dishes with simple flavors.
Crowning the hotel on the rooftop of the 52nd floor, the Rooftop
Bar is part of a modern take on a Katsura Rikyu villa, the
quintessential example of Japanese architecture. Re-envisioned from the
image of a traditional Japanese teahouse, the design of the Rooftop Bar
reflects the essence of Japanese life philosophy. The main area of the
bar is separated into three different spaces with a variation of ceiling
heights, providing the right ambience for each guest’s personal taste.
The drink menu features crafted cocktails infused with premium teas and
fresh seasonal fruits, domestic draft beers, premium champagnes and fine
sakes. The space also offers an outside open-air, roof-protected terrace
overlooking Tokyo Bay.
Guests and residents from the neighborhood can also enjoy the Andaz
flavor on the street level with BeBu,
a casual, all-day eatery serving burgers and local draught beers, as
well as the Pastry
Shop, which offers fine patisserie, simple savories and premium
coffee selections for eat-in or takeout.
Unique Events
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills offers 8,200 square feet of distinctive
social spaces with fluid layouts and functional design, creating
environments that dissolve barriers and encourage interaction and
conversation.
Six Andaz Studios are located on the 51st floor and are fitted for
smaller customized events or business meetings. They include a Chef’s
Studio, which is a flexible event space featuring a show kitchen ideal
for intimate social or family gatherings, as well as the Tokyo Studio,
which provides expansive views of the city in two directions. The
Rooftop Studio on the 52nd floor features a theatrical show kitchen and
open-air terrace, bringing alfresco dining and entertainment to new
heights in the city.
The 52nd floor also features a stand-alone chapel, the highest in Tokyo,
offering breathtaking views of the city. It is designed with the same
copper roofing and shingling of a traditional Shinto shrine and temple,
offering a perfect venue for weddings.
Personalized Relaxation
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills offers over 14,500 square feet of leisure
and recreational facilities on the 37th floor with its AO
Spa & Club, which includes a 65-foot swimming pool, a unique
carbonated bath, a floating jet bath, a full range of advanced fitness
training machines, and five spa treatment rooms.
Overlooking the spectacular Imperial Palace grounds and featuring
extensive bath and water experiences, the AO Spa is designed with
fluidity in mind, restoring flow and optimizing personal wellness amidst
the chaos of everyday life. Rooted in each guest’s personal spa style,
AO Spa offers a tailor-made treatment approach called JIYUJIZAI, a
Japanese term meaning “your creation.” Through a combination of seasonal
elements and high technology, JIYUJIZAI addresses the individual needs
of each guest at the hotel’s Blend Bar. Reflecting the indigenous
botanicals of Mount Fuji and surrounding areas, the Blend Bar features a
wide variety of fresh fruit, fresh and dry herbs and natural minerals
such as salt and clay. Being mindful of the environment, AO Spa follows
the philosophy of “farm to table,” sourcing many ingredients from local
companies.
Recognizing the demanding lifestyle in Tokyo, AO Spa is introducing a
high-performance, immediate results oriented European skincare line,
Natura Bisse
. AO Spa is the first and only spa in Tokyo to offer this
revolutionary treatment.
Arrive a Visitor, Depart A Local
As with all Andaz hotels around the globe, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
creates inspiring experiences and offerings through the Toranoman
neighborhood’s rich history and culture, helping guests to know their
surroundings more intimately and leave feeling like a local.
Toranomon serves as a bridge linking the past and future of one of
Asia’s most dynamic cities. Passionate and knowledgeable Andaz Hosts
will go beyond the typical concierge role to share inside knowledge and
tips about the capital and its famous new/old duality. Connecting with
the city in ways that are attuned to their own interests, first-time and
repeat Andaz visitors will be able to enjoy a deeper and more meaningful
experience of Tokyo.
Reservations for Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills may be made by visiting the
hotel’s website
or by calling a Hyatt Worldwide Sales Centre. Visit Andaz Tokyo
Toranomon Hills on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/andaztokyo.
To learn more about the neighborhood of Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills,
click here.
About Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, Tokyo’s newest lifestyle boutique-inspired
hotel, opens its doors in the Toranomon area, one of Tokyo’s oldest
districts and now a key central area located between the Imperial Palace
and Tokyo Tower. Housed on top floors of the 52-story Toranomon Hills,
all of the hotel’s 164 rooms, including eight suites, enjoy breathtaking
views over the city. The hotel features an array of restaurants and
bars, including the Andaz Tavern and Rooftop Bar, unique events and
wedding venues, its signature AO Spa, and a fully equipped 24-hour gym.
The space is designed by
Tony Chi
and Shinchiro Ogata, reflecting a
modern view on Japanese style and culture. Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
also showcases a series of local, cultural events through the Andaz
Salon program and is dedicated to creating a stage where creative minds
can come together, explore, learn and share. For more information, visit www.andaztokyo.com,
or call +81 3 6830 1234.
About Andaz
Global in scale while local in perspective, Andaz hotels deliver an
innovative hospitality experience and attentive, uncomplicated service
designed to accommodate guests’ personal preferences. Hotels in this
collection reflect the unique cultural scenes and spirit of the
surrounding neighborhood and are dedicated to creating natural and
vibrant living spaces where travelers can indulge their own personal
sense of comfort and style. Twelve Andaz hotels are currently open:
Andaz 5th Avenue and Andaz Wall Street in New York, Andaz San Diego,
Andaz West Hollywood, Andaz Napa, Andaz Savannah, Andaz Maui at Wailea,
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica, Andaz Liverpool Street in
London, Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai and
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills. For more information, please visit www.andaz.com.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more
than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a
difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by
providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries manage,
franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park
Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt
House®, Hyatt Zilara™ and Hyatt Ziva™ brand names and have locations on
six continents. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels
Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses Hyatt
Residences® and Hyatt Residence Club®. As of March 31, 2014, the
Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 554 properties in 47
countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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Source: Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Jamie Rothfeld, + 1 312 780 6070
jamie.rothfeld@hyatt.com
or
Andaz
Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Mariko Endo, +81 03 6830 7751
mariko.endo@andaz.com