It’s safe to say that The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon is the hotel chain’s trendiest new offering, and it’s ready to welcome visitors.
The hotel is the first Edition hotel in Japan and opened its doors on October 20. The hotel was created in collaboration with famous designers Ian Schrager, Kengo Kuma, and Miwako Date, president and CEO of the Mori Trust. It pays respect to the city’s illustrious history while keeping one foot firmly in the future.
There are 206 rooms within, including 22 suites, for visitors to select from. There are more than 10 entertainment and working places for visitors to explore. This includes its restaurants and bars, which are decorated in black, blue, and jade and were all inspired by the rare and expensive gemstones sapphire, blue jade from Japan, and gold.
Arne Sorenson, president and chief executive officer of Marriott International, said in a statement, “Nothing excites me more than having the Edition Hotel open in Tokyo, a favourite destination of mine and the location I was born. “Toranomon is a beacon of hope and optimism for the future, a site where thousands of tourists and local consumers will be welcomed in the years to come, thanks to cooperation with Mori Trust and my buddy Ian Schrager, The Tokyo Edition. The debut of The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon serves as evidence that we will return to travel, community, and joy, especially in this confusing time.
Not only Sorenson is excited to start working on the distinctive hotel.
“I have always had a spiritual affinity for Japan’s philosophy and beauty. Everything I’ve done has been built on their reason, simplicity, and restraint, adds Schrager, who also mentions how enamoured he was with Kuma and his team’s way of working and aesthetic. “They are extremely innovative thinkers who carry out their concepts in such a modest and humble way. The finished product is audacious but elegant and quietly yells. It’s a sweet spot for me that I find entirely alluring.
The design team claims that the hotel was motivated by Buddhist temples’ “structure, purpose, and organisation.” The two-story foyer of Toranomon serves as a prominent meeting spot, much like the temples that focus on their courtyard areas, according to The Tokyo Edition. When the time comes for us to all join together once more, it’s supposed to serve as a setting to promote social and community connections.
That only includes the lobby. Tom Aikens, a Michelin-starred chef of international acclaim, oversees the dining options at the hotel. His responsibilities also include managing The Blue Room, a posh all-day dining venue with sapphire and topaz-coloured upholstered chairs overlooking the breathtaking vistas of the city, and The Jade Room, which serves a custom cuisine infused with Japanese regional flavours. The Jade Room + Garden Terrace, which is accessible to hotel guests and serves as a genuine haven from city life, is located 450 feet above the street.
However, this is only a sample. “We wanted to do something that embodies the traditions of Japan, but also looks forward with design and visuals and brings a sense of the cutting edge and avant-garde, which Tokyo always does as well,” said Schrager. This vibrant resort has been built right in the heart of Tokyo, a hub of activity where you can escape without ever leaving.
