Marriott International has opened its first Autograph Collection hotel in Japan.
The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, which originally opened in 1998, became part of the Autograph brand on Saturday.
The 288-guestroom hotel has undergone renovations including refurbishment of the interior and a redesign of hotel rooms, lobby area, restaurants and other public spaces.
It also features a five-acre Japanese garden where, during cherry blossom season, more than 200 cherry blossom trees are in full bloom.
Speaking at Saturday's opening, Simon Cooper, Marriott International’s president and managing director in Asia, said: "Today we celebrate the inauguration of The Prince Sakura Tower into Autograph Collection, marking the first Autograph property to open in Japan and only the second Collection hotel to open in Asia.
"Tokyo is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities in the world, and we could not be more proud to introduce Autograph Collection to this great city with the conversion of The Prince Sakura Tower – and the timing could not be better with this great city having just won the 2020 Olympic bid."
Earlier this year, Marriott added a third Autograph Collection to its UK portfolio with St Ermin's in London (see news, May 1).
Graham Smith
