OSAKA, Japan, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is
over. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy's
portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today lifted the curtains on
Japan's first-ever W hotel.
Making its debut along vibrant Midosuji Boulevard, W Osaka will redefine the local hotel scene
with the brand's spirited spin on luxury as the perfect addition to
this electric city.
"Osaka's mix of culture and
bold, high-energy lifestyle makes it the ideal setting for the
debut of W Hotels in Japan," said
Rajeev Menon, President,
Asia Pacific (excluding
China), Marriott
International. "We are excited to once again be
partnering with Sekisui House to welcome W Osaka to the luxury hospitality landscape
here, and know international travelers and locals alike will be
drawn to the hotel and its playground of
possibilities."
A Minimalist Exterior Veils Extraordinary
Interiors
W Osaka
asserts its presence in the city's busy urban streetscape with a
black monolith façade designed by Osaka-born, world-renowned architect
Tadao Ando. The hotel's intriguing
design concept is expressed as a minimalist exterior concealing
colorfully exuberant interiors, a nod to the Edo period when
excessive displays of wealth were prohibited, and merchants were
said to have dressed modestly in public. However, in private,
flamboyance and opulence were free to be expressed, and
W Osaka typifies this
transformation. The interior design was conceptualized by concrete,
the Amsterdam-based design studio
behind the extraordinarily chic W
London and W Verbier. The design narrative shines a
spotlight on the contrast between Japanese minimalism and the
limitless excesses of urban life, illuminated by Osaka's bright neon lights at night.
A Colorful Japanese Welcome for Guests
Upon
arrival at W Osaka, guests enter
an illuminated tunnel inspired by the Japanese art forms of cutting
and folding paper, origami and kirigami, with images
of nature and seasons reflected on its walls. On the third floor,
the hotel's social hub LIVING ROOM (W's signature take on the
lobby) greets guests with vivid colors and a show-stopping design
featuring an original interpretation of whimsical Kawaii Kokeshi
wooden dolls which celebrate the diversity of W Osaka's
international guests.
Bright spaces, clean lines and bold color schemes are inspired
by Osaka's blazing streetscapes
and reflected in the hotel's 337 guestrooms and suites.
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame stunning views of the skyline,
while spacious bathrooms with rain showers and luxe amenities
invite guests to retreat and recharge. For an unexpected touch, a
surprise is locked away behind the closets: a unique "pixorama" of
Osaka, a graphic filled with the
city's famous landmarks, designed by pixel art group eBoy. To
represent Japan's famous pink
cherry blossoms and Osaka's azure
oceanside, color themes and neon light accents shine either pink or
blue on each alternate floor.
Situated atop the hotel's 27th floor, the Extreme WOW Penthouse
Suite (the brand's take on the traditional Presidential Suite) is
200 square meters with a 5.4-meter-high ceiling and five sequenced
rooms divided by oak portals that merge traditional Japanese
home design with the W spirit. The "Garden Room"
marks the entrance to the suite, with its Zen-inspired garden
providing a refuge from the bustling city life below. The bedroom
features dreamy artwork by Sigrid
Calon, a Dutch textile artist whose works have been
exhibited around the world, including at The Museum of Modern Art
(MoMa) in New York. In the
bathroom, the large, 1.9-meter-diameter chrome tub is a reimagined
champagne bucket, and invites guests for a surreal soak. The suite
features an open kitchen and a built-in DJ booth – the first of its
kind in a hotel room in Japan –
that's perfect for entertaining and soundtracking any
stay.
A Tempting Twist to The City of
Gourmets
W Osaka's two bars
and four restaurants tempt guests with unique, unexpected offerings
and an unforgettably gourmet experience. Global flavors merge with
iconic Japanese cuisine to tantalize the tastebuds in unexpected
ways.
Bistro-diner OH.LALA… brings to life a partnership
with Chef Yusuke Takada, one of the
top chefs recognized in "Asia's 50
Best Restaurants" rankings, delivering high expectations to
reinvent gastronomy with W Osaka's
creative culinary team. At the heart of W
Osaka is the LIVING ROOM, where guests can expect the
unexpected – from a standup comedian performance to a DJ set by
W Osaka music curator (and
collaborator of Tiësto and Armin van
Buuren), Yuuki Yoshiyama. The
Living Room serves a lineup of colorful cocktails as well as
W Osaka's own private-label
champagne.
TEPPANYAKI MYDO offers its spin on local soul
food in addition to exquisite Japanese Kuroge and Akaushi Wagyu
beef. Designed by celebrity Japanese interior designer Yasumichi
Morita and Osaka-born artist
Seitaro Kuroda, the restaurant
integrates Osaka's eccentricities
in culture, history and customs, and combines it with the boldness,
brilliance and playfulness of the W brand. MIXUP combines art,
natural lighting and a chic color palette while serving pastries,
coffee, tea and cocktails for an amplified urban experience right
on the main street.
At the end of a zigzag, curtain-lined corridor is omakase-style
restaurant SUSHI UKIYO with its interiors reflecting the
concept of "ukiyoe", or a floating world, as a metaphor for
Osaka, a city of waterways. Next
to the hotel's WET swimming pool is the WET BAR,
featuring an eclectic list of creative cocktails.
DETOX.RETOX.REPEAT.
On the fourth floor of
W Osaka, FIT offers the latest in
fitness equipment, as well as a yoga room with a view. WET is the
hotel's indoor pool space with an LED ceiling to illuminate and
amplify the fun. For guests who live by the brand's
'Detox.Retox.Repeat' philosophy, AWAY SPA awaits to restore
and revive, with five private treatment rooms.
The new hotel has a total of four event and meeting spaces,
including the GREAT ROOM, a 390-square-meter ballroom, with high
ceilings, deep oak pillars, and champagne-gold metallic details.
With WED YOUR WAY, guests can customize the wedding of their dreams
on an entire private floor at W
Osaka.
"The energy and eclecticism of Japan, particularly Osaka, make it the perfect backdrop for a W
hotel," said Jennie Toh, Vice
President of Brand Marketing and Brand Management, Asia Pacific, Marriott International.
"From unforgettable dining experiences and live music sets to the
thoughtful design rooted in the history and culture of the city,
W Osaka is a destination within a
destination where international jetsetters and local tastemakers
meet and make magic."
For more information or to make a reservation, visit wosaka.com
or get social with W Osaka on
Instagram and Facebook.
About W Hotels Worldwide
Born from the bold attitude
and 24/7 culture of New York City,
W Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., has disrupted and
redefined the hospitality scene for over two decades. Trailblazing
its way around the globe, with nearly 60 hotels, W is defying
expectations and breaking the norms of traditional luxury wherever
the iconic W sign lands. With a mission to fuel guests' lust for
life, W ignites an obsessive desire to soak it in, live it up and
hit repeat. The brand's provocative design, iconic
Whatever/Whenever service and buzzing Living Rooms create an
experience that is often copied but never matched. Innovative,
inspiring and infectious, the brand's super-charged energy
celebrates guests' endless appetite to discover what's new/next in
each destination, to see more, feel more, go longer, stay later.
For more information on W Hotels, visit
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Worldwide is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global
travel program from Marriott International. The program offers
members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive
experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled
benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To
enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit
MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
About Marriott International
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Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a
portfolio of more than 7,600 properties under 30 leading brands
spanning 133 countries and territories. Marriott operates and
franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all
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