Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hotel chain of the Italian jeweler Bulgari, opened its eighth hotel – Bulgari Hotel Tokyo on April 4th, 2023. Through the opening of this hotel, Bulgari has brought its contemporary Italian style and charm to Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
The hotel occupies the 40th to 45th floors of the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, located near the Tokyo Station and Imperial Palace Gardens. The hotel is in a very central and convenient location, within walking distance from the main attractions and shopping areas of the town.
To honor the beauty, culture, and history of Japan, the famous Italian jeweler has added a pink diamond signifying the well-known Sakura, pink cherry blossoms that grace the landscapes of the country every year. Similar to how he honored the other seven hotels, each associated with unique, alluring, and rare gemstones.
Jean-Christophe Babin, the CEO of the Bulgari Group, shared his excitement and pride at the opening event. He says they are proud to add another gem to the crown of the Bulgari Hotel & Resorts collection with the inauguration of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo in Japan.
For over three decades, the brand has beautifully combined both jewelry and hospitality to meet the market’s expectations of high-level services, not only in their stores but also when staying in their properties, providing them an opportunity to share the Italian luxury experience, design, and creativity in an environment that reflects the Bulgari spirit.
The festivities began after the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was hosted by the CEO himself along with the Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, Ambassador of Japan Gianluigi Benedetti, famous actress Anne Hathaway, the singer and actor Tomohisa Yamashita, Executive Managing Officer of Mitsui Fudosan Co., President of Bulgari Japan Vincent Reynes, Executive Vice President of the Bulgari Group and the General Manager of Bulgari Hotel. Ryoko Yonekura and Ken Watanabe, Japanese actors, and the well-known celebrities Kōki and Hikari Mori also joined them.
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Four hundred select guests joined later, on the 40th floor of the hotel, for the launch celebration. Evening entertainment was headlined by the singer Simona Molinari accompanied by a jazz trio in the restaurant, lounge, and terrace with a signature menu specially curated by Chef Niko Romito. The guests also enjoyed visits to a selection of the hotel’s signature spaces which included the magnificent Bulgari Suite, the luxurious Spa, and the iconic Rooftop Bulgari Bar and Terrace Gardens.
Later at night, the function moved to the 45th floor, where DJs Ami x Aya and Alisa Ueno kept the air vibrating with energy. Even Miyavi, the star guitarist, joined Alisa on the stage for an impromptu live collaboration in the finale of the event.
Just like all the other Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Bulgari Hotel Tokyo’s interior design and architecture have been entrusted to the famous Italian firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV). The hotel offers a total number of 98 rooms and suites, including an exceptional Bulgari Suite furnished with Italian luxury furniture brands such as Flexform, Maxalto, and B&B Italia. ACPV has conveyed the brand’s core values of modern design, artistic eye to detail, and brilliant craftsmanship by creating living spaces that are not only efficient but also reflect the essence of Italian style elegance.
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What does the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo offer?
Now talking about the features of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, the Bulgari Spa offers nine treatment rooms, including a spa suite. A 25-meter indoor pool with glass ceiling windows gives a view of Tokyo’s breathtaking skyline. Augustinus Bader’s grooming, treatments, and therapies provide a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for both men and women. In addition to the above, there’s a Workshop Gymnasium providing result-driven fitness and nutrition programs.
The hotel also encompasses the full range of Bulgari dining experiences, which includes II Ristorante- Nico Romito, Sushi Hōseki, the Bulgari Bar and Lounge, and pastries and chocolate at the Bulgari Dolci Boutique. An intimate eight-seat Sushi Hōseki, helmed by Chef Kenji Gyoten, who was awarded 3 Michelin Stars at Sushi Gyoten. The composition style of the restaurant consists of a minimalistic modern interior and a hinoki-wood counter as per the ancient Japanese tradition.
The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo can hold events of any size. With a capacity of 100 guests each, the 40th floor is occupied by two majestic Bulgari Ballrooms, which feature triple-height ceilings, state-of-the-art technology, and an awe-inspiring view of the city. There is also a 110-square-meter Terrace Room which can be set up as a Chapel. To coordinate the occasion, a Wedding Salon and Bulgari Wedding Planner are provided too.
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo is set to bring a magnificent and memorable experience to anyone who wishes to taste the sweet Italian life in fusion with Japanese culture. All made possible by Bulgari.
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