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Urban sanctuary - Aman is Tokyo’s newest luxury hotel

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Occupying the top six floors of the recently-built Otemachi Tower near Tokyo Station, Aman Tokyo is the city’s latest luxury hotel. The hotel had a soft opening on Dec 22 and will be fully open from late March.

The design blends traditional Japanese design with contemporary flair. Cassic Japanese materials such as Camphor wood, washi paper and stone are fused with modern technology and a variety of fabrics and textures to create a subtle interplay of shadow and light – fundamental to its design and ambience. The centerpiece of the lobby is a majestic architectural feature resembling the interior of a Japanese paper lantern. The vast expanse measures 40 meters long by 11 meters wide. Created with layers of textured washi paper and stretched with the shoji frame, the lantern rises six floors through the center of the building. Beneath the lantern is the hotel’s inner garden. Celebrating the creative and cultural tradition of Japan is the prominent ikebana that sits atop a calming water feature and is complemented by two traditional Japanese rock gardens.

On the ground floor and nestled within the 3,600 square meters of the Otemachi Forest, The Café by Aman will specialise in Mediterranean-inspired fare featuring the hotel’s own signature sake. On the 33rd level, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Imperial Palace Gardens, The Lounge by Aman is a convivial venue for a drink or snack throughout the day and into the night. The Restaurant by Aman serves gastronomic fine dining based on Mediterranean cuisine including a selection of Japanese and Asian inspired dishes.

The hotel’s 84 rooms and suites are spacious and modern, drawing inspiration from the Japanese aesthetic. Each room and suite has a large “furo,” a deep soaking tub. Deluxe Rooms at 71 square meters are the largest entry-level rooms in the city. With large foyers and spacious bathrooms, Premier Rooms look towards the Tokyo Skytree, the tallest building in Japan, while the Suites, starting at 141 square meters, feature spacious open-plan living rooms and pantries. Corner Suites provide panoramic views from the corners of the building, and Aman Suites are the largest at 157 square meteres, offering an abundance of space and spectacular views.

Extending over two floors, the wellness facilities cover 2,500 square meters and include an Aman Spa with eight treatment rooms, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, a Yoga studio, a Pilates Studio equipped with the latest apparatus and a 30-metere swimming pool.

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