Two new Pan Pacific hotels to open in new Japanese skyscraper

Two new Pan Pacific hotels to open in new Japanese skyscraper
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the opening of Bellustar Tokyo and Hotel Groove Shinjuku which will be a part of the Pan Pacific and Parkroyal hotel chains respectively.

    Located on the upper floors of Tokyo Kabukicho Tower, the luxury Bellustar Tokyo, features 97-rooms ranging between 41sqm and 277sqm, with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the bustling city skyline.

    The hotel boasts five ultra-luxurious one-bedroom penthouse suites, ranging from 113sqm to 277sqm on the 45th to 47th floor with the largest featuring a spa treatment room, kitchen and jacuzzi and panoramic skyline views.

    Studio Premier King. (Supplied)

    A 24/7 personal butler service is available on request and for an in-room fine dining experience, a private chef is available to create a curated menu for penthouse guests or enjoy Sushi from Jin-e, Teppanyaki at Teppan Ten-yu or modern French cuisine at Restaurant Bellustar. 

    Exclusive for penthouse guests, the Penthouse Lounge located on the 46th floor is perfect for private meetings, gatherings, and afternoon teas and the hotel’s spa, sunya, offers a range of pampering spa and facial treatments to calm the body and mind with renewed energy.

    Below the Bellustar, on floors 18 to 38, the Hotel Groove Shinjuku features an eclectic mix of unique art and music, inspired by the vibrant entertainment scene of Shinjuku’s Kabukicho district.

    Popular amongst local and international travellers, the hotel’s latest dining and bar space JAM17 located on 17th floor, features a rooftop terrace equipped with a giant live screen and live entertainment. The outdoor space is perfect for events, cocktail parties, and weddings. The dining and bar space was named after the musical pop culture jam session.

    Japanese Suite, Hotel Groove. (Supplied)

    “It is an exciting time for Pan Pacific Hotels Group as we expand our footprint in Japan with the Japanese tourism industry rebounding in recent months following the relaxation of pandemic restrictions, with over 1 million arrivals in February this year,” VP operations (Japan, Indonesia, China), Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Marcal NA Holman, said. 

    “The opening of the Bellustar Tokya, a Pan Pacific Hotel and Hotel Groove Shinjuko, a Parkroyal Hotel will give travellers to the city the newest experience, especially in the Shinjuku district and Tokyo Kabukicho Tower where the two properties are located, boasts a wide variety of exciting entertainment and nightlife options.

    According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) revenue in the travel and tourism sector is projected to reach US$40.28bn in 2023. Since December 2022, 1.37 million visitors entered Japan, up from about 934,000 in November and 113 times more compared to 2021.

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