Marriott International has appointed Canadian firm Yabu Pushelberg to design the first JW Marriott branded property in Tokyo.

Slated to open in 2025, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo will feature 200 well-appointed guestrooms and suites. The interiors will be balanced, subtle, and elegant with deep indigo as the accent colours. An indulgent mix of dining options will include an all-day restaurant with a semi-open kitchen, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge featuring a unique Croissant Bar. Plans also call for a spacious Executive Lounge, a 25m indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and the brand’s signature Spa by JW. In addition, the hotel will feature 740m² of event space, as well as 250m² of pre-function event space, making it a prime destination for small to medium scale events.

Located in the heart of Tokyo between Shinagawa and Tamachi Stations, the hotel will be a key component of JR East’s extensive redevelopment project of the former JR Shinagawa Depot Railway Yard. The Takanawa Gateway Urban Development project will span four blocks and will include the Takanawa Gateway station and a mixed-use development, which is expected to become Tokyo’s newest international township. Comprising five buildings, this development expects to feature residences as well as commercial facilities, a convention, and a conference centre.

“We are thrilled to work with East Japan Railway Company to expand one of our flagship brands in Japan with the signing the new JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo,” says Karl Hudson, Area Vice President, Japan and Guam, Marriott International. “The new luxury hotel will mark the second JW Marriott hotel to open in Japan and will welcome guests to an oasis of peace and serenity in the bustling heart of Tokyo.”

Marriott International currently operates a portfolio of more than 70 hotels in Japan across 18 brands in cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, as well as secondary destinations such as Tochigi, Gifu, and Wakayama.