Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, the first Andaz hotel in Japan and the twelfth Andaz hotel globally.
“We are witnessing a re-emergence in Japan and we believe that this vibrant market will prosper,” says Larry Tchou, group president for Asia Pacific with the 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 and indigenous community feel, complete with Hyatt’s authentic hospitality at its core.”
Designed by New York-based Tony Chi and Tokyo-based Shinichiro Ogata, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills reflects Japan’s cultural emphasis on beauty and purity of form. The design uses natural materials such as washi paper and walnut throughout. The Japanese penchant for authenticity of material and textures will translate into simple, yet sophisticated interiors.
The hotel features 164 spacious guestrooms, including eight suites, averaging 540 square feet for standard rooms. Bathrooms boast deep soaking tubs inspired by Japanese bath culture.
In a dramatic setting on the 51st floor, the main dining venue, Andaz Tavern, includes wood sculptures by UK artist Charlie Whinney and a contemporary design. 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.
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills also offers 8,200 square feet of social spaces, as well as six Andaz Studios for smaller meetings. The 52nd floor features a standalone chapel, the highest in Tokyo. It is designed with the same copper roofing and shingling of a traditional Shinto shrine and temple.
