Four Seasons and Mitsui Fudosan Announce Plans for Iconic Luxury Hotel in Tokyo

Four Seasons strengthens presence in Japan with the addition of a second Tokyo property; new hotel located in the heart of Otemachi

TORONTO, July 12, 2016 /CNW/ -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, and Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., Japan's preeminent real estate development company, today announced plans for an all-new luxury hotel in the heart of Tokyo's bustling Otemachi business district. Part of a mixed-use development, the Hotel is set to open in the spring of 2020 with approximately 190 guest rooms. The Hotel will occupy the upper six floors of a 39-story office tower, offering panoramic views of the city and in close proximity to transit routes, shopping, dining and the energised nightlife of downtown Tokyo.

"A landmark hotel in one of the best locations in Tokyo, this will be a striking property that speaks to our confidence in this city as we meet the growing demand of Four Seasons guests and international luxury travellers visiting Tokyo," says J. Allen Smith, President and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

"We have been seeking the right opportunity to extend our presence here and are excited to work in partnership with Mitsui Fudosan to introduce a new Four Seasons experience in Tokyo, one that that will appeal to business and leisure travellers, as well as the domestic market," continues Smith. "Japanese outbound travellers represent a significant number of Four Seasons guests around the world and we look forward to offering our Japanese guests a new opportunity to experience Four Seasons at home."

Blending contemporary and classic design, the soaring hotel tower will offer world-class dining through multiple indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars, as well as sweeping views of the city from the 39th floor rooftop terrace. The Hotel will also feature a state-of-the-art spa, fitness centre and indoor pool as well as extensive meeting and events spaces and an Executive Club lounge for business travellers.

The new Four Seasons Hotel in Otemachi, Tokyo will provide the perfect complement to Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, offering luxury travellers another Four Seasons destination when visiting the city. Four Seasons has operated hotels in Tokyo for more than 25 years and will be extending its presence in Japan with the opening of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto in the fall of 2016.    

About Mitsui Fudosan Co.,  Ltd

Mitsui  Fudosan  Co.,  Ltd.,  based  in Tokyo and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange,  is  Japan's leading real estate company with a comprehensive and fully  integrated  range  of  related  businesses  including  development, management and trading, and is renowned for its design and build of some of Japan's best office, retail, residential, logistics and mixed-use projects.

About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons continues to define the future of luxury hospitality with extraordinary imagination, unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, and the most genuine and customised service. Currently operating 99 hotels, resorts and residences in major city centres and resort destinations in 41 countries, and with more than 50 projects in development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow @FourSeasonsPR on Twitter.

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