Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo

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.

Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Hotel
Architectural style	High-rise
Address	Marunouchi Trust Tower Main, 1-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Coordinates	35.682535°N 139.769472°E / 35.682535; 139.769472
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
www.shangri-la.com/tokyo/shangrila

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. "Mori Trust City". Mori Trust. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
2. 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.

External links

• Official website