Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has made its brand debut in Japan with the 1 July opening of Fairmont Tokyo.
The hotel occupies floors 35 to 43 within Tower South of the newly developed mixed-use BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA complex. Just 13 minutes from Haneda Airport and six minutes from both the Tokyo and Shinagawa Stations, the hotel offers easy connectivity to the city’s many attractions. As for its location, the Shibaura district offers canals, gardens and nearby landmarks such as the majestic Zojoji Temple.
Upon arrival at the 35th-floor lobby, guests will be greeted by Serene, a Labrador retriever and “Chief Happiness Officer”. On the same floor is Kiln & Tonic, which serves wood-fired pizzas, grilled seafood and brasserie fare; it also has an extended outdoor terrace with views of Tokyo Tower.
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Also on the dining side, Vue Mer blends French and Japanese cafe culture through afternoon teas and seasonal cocktails; it also has its own outdoor terrace overlooking Tokyo Bay. At Migiwa and Totsuji, traditional and “reimagined” sushi and teppanyaki are on offer. DRIFTWOOD elevates Yoshoku cuisine with seasonal ingredients and inventive cocktails and, for a more casual experience, Yoi to Yoi serves up elevated Japanese street food with highballs, while OFF RECORD is a secret listening bar—where vinyl, rare spirits and soulful bites come together.
The Fairmont Spa and Health Club will offer original spa treatments that incorporate signature oil and locally sourced products. A 24-hour gym will house Technogym equipment, a free weights section and two studios. Guests can also avail themselves of the 20-metre indoor infinity pool, outdoor sundeck by the relaxation pool and saunas.
On the accommodation front, Fairmont Tokyo offers 217 rooms, including 29 suites, ranging from 52 to 278 square metres. Situated from the 36th to 42nd floors, each room has floor-to-ceiling windows and seating areas inspired by the traditional Japanese “engawa.” The three signature suites have bespoke furnishings, curated artworks and amenities.
Through Fairmont’s hotel-within-a-hotel, Fairmont Gold, guests receive pre-arrival communications, private check-in, Fairmont Gold Lounge access, and signature amenities. Personalised on- and off-property experiences and turn-down rituals complete the experience.
The Accor luxury brand has a pipeline of more than 30 hotels under development, having recently debuted Fairmont Mumbai and Fairmont Golden Prague, with openings planned in Hanoi, Bangkok, New Orleans and more over the next year or so.
