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Making travel news worldwide, Ritz-Carlton and Aman have each introduced standout urban resorts with a spa to Japan’s hospitality scene. Neena Dhillon pays them a visit, speaking to the designers and directors involved in their development


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nticipation reached fever pitch in Japan last year as two urban resorts opened their doors, raising the bar for luxury hospitality in


the country’s premier tourist destinations. In October, a new 84-bed hotel


occupying the top six floors of the 38-storey Otemachi Tower in Tokyo signalled the arrival of Amanresorts in the country. A brand associated with scenic natural locations, Aman’s first city hotel


constructed as part of an existing building does not compromise on its spa offering despite the urban setting, incorporating a 2,500sq m (26,910sq ft) wellbeing facility. Ten months before, Ritz-Carlton unveiled


its fourth Japanese property, a new build in Kyoto infused with an extraordinary sense of place. Drawing on arts, craftsmanship and detailing to convey the venerable city’s character, the 134-bed, low-rise resort features a sensual basement spa. So how do the designers and directors of the spas think the two measure up?


Left to right: Aman spa manager Yuki Kiyono; the hotel and spa occupy the top six fl oors of the Otemachi Tower, Tokyo; architect Kerry Hill 52 spabusiness.com issue 2 2015 ©CYBERTREK 2015


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