Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo

Hotel in Tokyo, Japan
35°40′57″N 139°46′10″E / 35.682535°N 139.769472°E / 35.682535; 139.769472Construction started2006[1]Completed2008[1]OpeningMarch 2, 2009[2]ManagementShangri-La Hotels JapanTechnical detailsFloor count11[1]Design and constructionArchitect(s)Yasui Architects[1]DeveloperToda Corporation[1]Other informationNumber of rooms200Websitewww.shangri-la.com/tokyo/shangrila

The Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo (シャングリ・ラ ホテル 東京, Shanguri Ra Hoteru Tōkyō) is a luxury hotel[3] located in the Tokyo Station complex in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.

History

The Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo, was opened on March 2, 2009.[2] It was the first property in Japan from Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.[4] The hotel has 200 guestrooms and suites occupying 11 floors of the Mori-built Marunouchi Trust Tower Main.[1][5]

The hotel's central stairway

Most of the hotel's interior was designed by the Santa Monica-based Hirsch Bedner Associates,[6] whereas select rooms, restaurants, and the hotel's club lounge was designed by Andre Fu of the Hong Kong-based AFSO.[7]

Notable events

In 2011, the hotel hosted a charity concert of the Leipzig String Quartet for the victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. It also hosted the Jacksons, Macy Gray and A.I. for an after-party live event for the Michael Jackson Tribute Show in December 2011.[8]

Awards

  • Best New Business Hotel Award - 'Wallpaper magazine (2009)[9]
  • Best Luxury Hotel in the World - TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award (2012, 2014)[10][11]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Mori Trust City". Mori Trust. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  2. ^ a b Jonathan Cheng (2009-02-25). "Shangri-La Hotel Offers Deal for Tokyo Opening". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  3. ^ "Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  4. ^ "Legendary hospitality around the world". Shangri-La International Hotel Management. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  5. ^ Nicole Fall (2010-02-16). "Tokyo's top hotels, for those who can afford them". CNN. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  6. ^ "Portfolio: Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo". Hirsch Bedner Associates. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  7. ^ "Andre Fu's Bespoke Journey". InDesign Live Asia. 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  8. ^ "Jackson brothers to visit Michael's 'second home'". Japan Times. 2011-12-09. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  9. ^ "Best Business Hotels 2009". Wallpaper. 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
  10. ^ "Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo Named Best Hotel In The World By Institutional Investor | Press Room | Shangri-La Hotels".
  11. ^ Julie Cassetina (2012-01-18). "Tripadvisor Announces Worlds Best Hotels with 2012 Traveler's Choice Awards". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 2013-02-17.

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