Balance in Four Seasons Tokyo

The Balance Between East & West

Igniting the feeling of home away from home, the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo in the literal and figurative heart of the city, will be a haven for travellers across the world.

Amid the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, soaring above the city, Four Seasons Hotel recently launched its Tokyo hotel at Otematchi. With a panoramic view of the Imperial Palace, this hotel designed by the legendary principal designer of the award-winning hospitality and design consultancy firm Denniston, Jean-Michel Gathy. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo is expected to provide the outmost luxurious experienced to its guest with its majestical design that is based on the idea of wanting to seamlessly merge Japanese traditions and modern European aesthetics.

The hotel houses 193 guest rooms and suites, a reputable spa sanctuary and 20-metre pool on the highest floor with for distinct F&B concepts. When visiting the hotel, expect to be amazed by the brilliance of Jean-Michel Gathy’s exquisite design touch. Not only will guests be experiencing 5-star quality service but also bask in the aesthetic brilliance that surrounds them. As one enters the lobby, guests will be taken into a space that creates sensory excitement, with its blend of ancient and hypermodern interior. Be awed by the beautiful craftsmanship and artistry of the art collection in the entrance lobby.

Unlike any other, to check in, guests would need to ride up the elevator to the hotel reception on the 39th floor which has an amazing view of the city that is revealed through a glass curtain wall fronted by rock installations and a shallow pond. A warm welcoming atmosphere surrounds the area with the theme colour of black and gold. When guests look upwards, the beauty of the European pendant chandelier that has incorporated the Japanese calligraphy with the meaning of season will leave them in awe. Once again, mixing the east and west – striking a balance between aesthetics and tradition. The reception is capacious space with 6-meter-high ceilings and cosy nooks and crannies.

Guests can immerse themselves with distinct Japanese touches in their rooms as the flowing multidimensional design transports them to local landscapes. The rooms are flawlessly blended with the art that was designed by photographer Namiko Kitaura, which is displayed in the backdrop of each room. The layout of the room in designed in a way that provides its guests with tailored intimacy but also a good a mount of space with its innovative open-plan layout. Guests can feel the sophisticated Japanese aesthetics flow throughout the room. With its large windows and panoramic views, they will be able to bask in the natural light that fills up the room during the day and be illuminated by the modern light of Tokyo city during the night.

Enjoy some downtown at its luxurious spa sanctuary, that creates a haven for guests to escape the outside world with its gentle and relaxing ambiance. To take guests on the ultimate journey of rejuvenation, relaxation, and the pursuit of well-being, Jean-Michel Gathy installed a massive 3D natural fibre or fabric art installation in the spa lobby and pool area, which billows and sweeps outwards as if caught by a gust of wind, creating a sanctuary away from the city. The perfect getaway that provides both luxury and exclusivity. Travellers will get to experience both the hectic Tokyo city and experience the calming and rejuvenating Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo.