Capitol Hotel Tokyu Opens

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu opened its chic doors to the public in October 2010. The brand new building in the centre of Tokyo is designed by the world famous architect Kengo Kuma.

Adopting Japanese tradition and culture as its core theme, the building distils the very best of traditional Japanese architectural principles in a contemporary building which will serve as a new landmark for Tokyo.

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is located in a tranquil, green oasis in the downtown Tokyo Akasaka area, overlooking the city’s historic Hie Shrine and close to the Prime Minister’s official residence.

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is on the site of the former Tokyo Hilton Hotel, which was opened in 1963 in preparation for Japan’s hosting of The Olympic Games and became one of the first global chain hotels in Japan. The hotel was then operated as Capitol Tokyu Hotel from 1983 and closed its door in November 2006.

The original hotel was demolished to make way for Kengo Kuma’s new architectural masterpiece. With latticework-inspired exterior design and graceful interiors, the new 29-storey luxury hotel features 251 guest rooms with panoramic views of Tokyo’s skyline from the 18th to 29th floors.

Facilities include five restaurants and bars, five banquet spaces and two floors of state of the art fitness and spa facilities, including a 20-metre indoor swimming pool, membership gym and jacuzzi.

Spacious 45 sqm guestrooms invoke the delicate style of traditional Japanese architecture with ‘shoji’ paper screen divides and artworks by local artists.

There are a total of 13 suites, 4 of them on the 5th floor enabling guests to enjoy the greenery of the landscaped gardens and the picturesque 500-year old Hie Shrine.

A Club Floor on the top three floors includes five types of rooms – Club Deluxe King, Club Premier Corner Twin, Club Premier King, Executive Suite and The Capitol Suite – and incorporates a Library Lounge for breakfast or cocktails exclusively for Club Floor guests.

Signature Japanese Restaurant ‘Suiren’ serves teppan-yaki, sushi and kaiseki in the peaceful surroundings of the hotel garden, where guests can also have traditional tea ceremonies.

Food & beverage venues include Chinese Restaurant ‘Star Hill’, All-Day Dining ‘ORIGAMI’ and ‘The Capitol Bar’.

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is located within a 10 to 20 minutes subway ride from Tokyo station and the major shopping and dining areas of Ginza, Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shibuya.

The Capitol Hotel Tokyu is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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