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RITZ-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C recently opened a new luxury hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture by offering luxury amidst the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) world heritage site. Located in the Kanto region, hotel is only two and a half hours from Tokyo, accessible by train or car.
The scenery in this area is truly breathtaking. There are Kegon waterfalls, a number of Buddhist temples, and also Shinto shrines. Nikko, and the surrounding area, is known as a sacred place and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the cultural, religious and architectural values of its beautifully decorated temples and shrines.
“We are delighted to be able to open The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko and continue to grow the luxury segment in Japan,” said Rajeev Menon, President of the Asia Pacific (excluding China), Marriott International, the holding company of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
This hotel articulates an elegant Japanese design, he continued bringing Nikko’s natural beauty into the room. Natural materials such as wood and stone adorn 94 hotel rooms and suites, all of which have private balconies. Natural light enters the bedroom. The lounge area, offers a spacious space for guests to enjoy the amazing view around the hotel.
“Besides paying attention to natural factors, Japanese traditions and expertise are present in four places. The Japanese Restaurant offers Japanese cuisine all day; Lakehouse uses fresh local ingredients to create imaginative Western dishes in a calm atmosphere,” he noted.
He added The Bar, a paradise of relaxation where local ingredients are made with authentic cocktails that celebrate the culture, nature and spirituality of the ancient city; and The Lobby Lounge is an ideal place to relax, where visitors can enjoy tea and look at the beautiful garden.
“Many other luxurious facilities offered at this hotel such as Spa and Onsen, Japanese hot spring baths,” Rajeev Menon concluded. [photo special]
