A new landmark, designed to foster connections, launches on Okinawa
Island
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), in collaboration with Ken Corporation
and Ken Real Estate Lease, Ltd., today announced the opening of Hyatt
Regency Naha, Okinawa—the first hotel under a Hyatt brand on the
Japanese island of Okinawa. The hotel is the tenth hotel under a Hyatt
brand in Japan, and it is the sixth Hyatt Regency hotel in the country,
following Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka and Fukuoka.
Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa is the tenth hotel under a Hyatt brand in Japan, and it is the sixth Hyatt Regency hotel in the country, following Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka and Fukuoka. (Photo: Business Wire)
A mere 20-minute drive from Naha Airport, Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa is
located between Naha’s main street of Kokusai
Dori and Tsuboya
Yachimun Dori, a historical street lined with traditional pottery
workshops. The hotel – offering traditional, warm Okinawan-style
hospitality – provides an energizing and refreshing place where both
business and leisure guests come to connect.
“We are delighted with the opening of the tenth Hyatt property in Japan
and honored to further strengthen our relationship with Ken Corporation,
a company with deep development and management experience,” said
Hirohide Abe, senior vice president of Hyatt in Japan. “We are grateful
to Ken Corporation President Shigeru Sato, who envisioned the
development of such a prestigious hotel. We are also grateful for the
passion of the project team behind this launch. This hotel showcases our
franchise business in Asia Pacific and demonstrates Hyatt’s commitment
to authentic hospitality. We believe this hotel will contribute to our
goal of becoming the most preferred hotel company.”
Okinawa-inspired Interiors
The captivating décor at Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa celebrates its
local culture. Adorning the interiors are soothing colorways highlighted
with vibrant hues of red and blue. The hotel features carefully selected
pottery and glassware inspired by rich Ryukyu culture, complemented by
the convenience and comfort for which the Hyatt Regency brand is known.
Guestrooms with Views of the Naha Skyline
Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa is home to 294 guest rooms of eight
different types, including 154 Deluxe Twin Rooms (344 square feet / 32
square meters) and nine luxurious Regency Executive Suites (688 square
feet / 64 square meters). All guest rooms have been designed for both
leisure and business, featuring a 40-inch flat-screen television with
satellite programming, complimentary Wi-Fi, a coffee maker and
complimentary mineral water. Standard guest rooms offer Pharmacopia
natural and organic bath products from the U.S.; Club Rooms and Suites
provide body care products by exclusive, historic Italian brand Acca
Kappa.
The generously appointed suites are designed to reflect the calming wind
and water of Okinawa. The large, contemporary rooms feature subtle
details inspired by traditional Ryukyu culture and come equipped with a
spacious shower room, plush beds dressed in 300-threadcount linens and
two 55-inch flat-screen TVs.
All Club Rooms and Suites offer access to the exclusive Regency Club
lounge. Located on the uppermost 18th floor and featuring an outdoor
terrace, guests can gather, work or relax over complimentary breakfast,
drinks throughout the day and evening cocktails. Personalized check-in,
check-out and evening service is also available.
Restaurants and Bars
Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa offers four inspiring restaurants and bars
showcasing international cuisine with a focus on locally sourced
ingredients of the highest quality.
Sakurazaka is the hotel’s relaxed dining space, serving
buffet-style breakfast and lunch with an array of tempting local and
international dishes. Guests can enjoy a relaxing meal in the stylish,
light-filled setting or dine al fresco on the beautiful outdoor terrace.
Located on the uppermost 18th floor, MILANO | GRILL specializes
in creative Italian and grilled cuisine. During dinner, a selection of
meat and seafood is prepared in the show kitchen, while traditional
trolleys present appetizers and mouthwatering grilled fare, served
tableside.
Adjacent to MILANO | GRILL, guests can enjoy a pre-dinner drink at The
Bar, complemented by panoramic night views of the Naha skyline.
Featuring live piano performances, The Bar is an ideal spot to enjoy
fine wines, carefully crafted cocktails and a wide variety of quality
spirits. During the day, guests can look out to the Kerama Islands, and
at dusk, enjoy a beautiful sunset over the East China Sea.
The glass encased open space on the first floor is The Lounge,
offering quality coffees, teas, pastries and light snacks.
Meetings and Events
The Regency (882 square feet / 82 square meters with an 8.8 foot- / 2.7
meter-high ceiling) is a well-designed event space on the second floor,
perfect for high-level board meetings, parties and cocktails for up to
50 guests. Equipped with the latest audiovisual capabilities, The
Regency can be partitioned into two separate spaces (592 sq ft / 55 sqm
and 290 sq ft / 55 sqm), making it ideal for intimate gatherings and
parties.
Facilities
On the third floor of Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa is the first exclusive
hotel fitness center in Naha. The Fitness Gym is equipped with the
latest TechnoGym machines and a personal yoga lesson is available upon
request. After a good workout, guests can unwind in the whirlpool or
take a dip in the 55-foot / 17-meter outdoor swimming pool. An adjacent
shallow pool is perfect for younger guests. As a hotel that puts
everything at guests’ fingertips, guests who’ve worked up an appetite
will enjoy HY Deli for an assortment of goods, from daily necessities to
sweets, cakes and cookies, and alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine.
“Hyatt and Ken Corporation are excited to realize our vision of opening
a hotel in the popular tourist destination of Okinawa,” said Hyatt
Regency Naha, Okinawa General Manager Kento Sato. “Located only a
three-minute walk from the main tourism and entertainment district
Kokusai-dori, Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa brings a unique spirit to
Okinawa’s hospitality market, showcasing both Ryukyu culture and the
high standard of service for which the Hyatt Regency brand is known.
Designed to cultivate connections with the local community and visitors,
while offering a sophisticated level of hospitality, we look forward to
welcoming guests and contributing positively to the tourism industry of
Okinawa.”
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
About Okinawa
Okinawa has long been a popular destination for domestic Japanese
travelers looking for a relaxing beach holiday, but in recent years, the
island has gained in popularity among international visitors. Okinawa
translates to “rope in the open sea,” describing the long stretch of
islands between the four main islands of Japan and Taiwan.
Okinawa enjoys a subtropical climate throughout the year, making it a
perfect year-round holiday destination. With its own languages and
customs, born of contact with Taiwan and China as well as the rest of
Japan, Okinawa is a land of mixed cultural influences. The most obvious
expressions of this unique Ryukyu culture are found in the island’s
cuisine and many art forms, which have become the trademarks and pride
of the area.
About Ken Real Estate Lease
Since 1980, Ken Real Estate Lease, Ltd. —an affiliated company of Ken
Corporation—has specialized in the development of luxury hotels,
ryokans, resorts and business hotels around the world. As of March 2015,
the company manages and owns a portfolio of 27 properties worldwide
(including 18 in Japan) with a total of approximately 7,200 guest rooms.
For more information on Ken Real Estate Lease, Ltd., visit www.ken-realestate.jp/eng.
About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand is an energizing hotel brand that connects
travelers to whom and what matters most to them. More than 145
conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in over 30
countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every
occasion – from efficient business meetings to memorable family
vacations. The brand offers a one-stop experience that puts everything
guests need right at their fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts
offer a full range of services and amenities, including notable culinary
experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; the space to work,
engage or relax; and expert planners who take care of every detail. For
more information, visit hyattregency.com
or facebook.com/HyattRegency.
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 develop,
own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels,
resorts, branded residences and vacation ownership properties, including
under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric™,
Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®,
Hyatt Zilara™, Hyatt
Ziva™, Hyatt
Residences® and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names
and have locations on six continents. As of March 31, 2015, the
Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 599 properties in 50
countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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