Raffles Hotels & Resorts announces opening of Raffles Tokyo in 2028

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand under Accor, in partnership with World Trade Centre Building, Inc and Tokyo Tatemono Co, has announced the debut of Raffles Tokyo. The hotel will be part of the redevelopment of Tokyo’s World Trade Centre (WTC) in the Hamamatsuchō district and is slated to open in 2028.

“We are delighted to grow the Raffles global family with Raffles Tokyo, which will feature the brand’s world-renowned hallmarks including personalised butler service and an inspiring environment where anything is possible for our guests. World Trade Centre Building, Inc and Tokyo Tatemono Co are likeminded partners that share our vision for delivering luxury hospitality at the highest level, and we look forward to unveiling a new urban icon in one of the world’s most vibrant and culturally significant cities,” said Omer Acar, CEO, Raffles Hotels & Resorts.

Raffles Tokyo will occupy the top 46 floors of the WTC building, offering breathtaking panoramic city views. The hotel will be situated for business and leisure travellers, close to Tokyo Tower, the Roppongi Museum, Rainbow Bridge, and direct access to Hamamatsuchō station. Designed by Layan, the hotel will feature 130 luxurious guestrooms, including 27 suites, each designed to provide a distinct and memorable experience.

The hotel will also boast six exceptional food and beverage outlets, a state-of-the-art fitness studio, a swimming pool, a spa, and a bathhouse with 1,156 sq m of versatile meeting spaces for events. “We are very pleased to welcome Accor Group, which operates a number of world-class hotel brands, as our partner, and to be working together toward the opening of the first Raffles hotel, one of Accor Group's premier brands, in Japan. Together with Accor Group and the World Trade Center Building, we hope to create a new landmark in Tokyo and contribute to the creation of an even livelier international city and the enhancement of Tokyo's international competitiveness,” said Hitoshi Nomura, President and CEO of Tokyo Tatemono Co.

Chikao Miyazaki, President of WTC Building, Inc, added, “We are very pleased to welcome Accor Group, a world-class hotel operator, as our partner. Hamamatsuchō is a major business hub in Tokyo, and with easy access to the Shinkansen bullet train and airport, it is an extremely convenient area for both domestic and international visitors. We are confident that the development of Raffles Tokyo in collaboration with Tokyo Tatemono at the landmark World Trade Center Building in Hamamatsuchō will further enhance Hamamatsuchō's appeal and provide an even more special stay experience for both business and leisure travellers.”