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.
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Hotel |
| Architectural style | High-rise |
| Address | Marunouchi Trust Tower Main, 1-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°40′57″N 139°46′10″E / 35.682535°N 139.769472°E |
| Construction started | 2006[1] |
| Completed | 2008[1] |
| Opening | March 2, 2009[2] |
| Management | Shangri-La Hotels Japan |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 11[1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Yasui Architects[1] |
| Developer | Toda Corporation[1] |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 200 |
| Website | |
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History
editThe 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]
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
editIn 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
edit- 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
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Mori Trust City". Mori Trust. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ a b Jonathan Cheng (2009-02-25). "Shangri-La Hotel Offers Deal for Tokyo Opening". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ "Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo". TripAdvisor. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ "Legendary hospitality around the world". Shangri-La International Hotel Management. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ Nicole Fall (2010-02-16). "Tokyo's top hotels, for those who can afford them". CNN. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ "Portfolio: Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo". Hirsch Bedner Associates. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ "Andre Fu's Bespoke Journey". InDesign Live Asia. 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ "Jackson brothers to visit Michael's 'second home'". Japan Times. 2011-12-09. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ "Best Business Hotels 2009". Wallpaper. 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ "Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo Named Best Hotel In The World By Institutional Investor | Press Room | Shangri-La Hotels".
- ^ 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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