东京安达仕酒店
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
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安达仕(Andaz)一词源自印度乌尔都语,意思为“个人风格”。作为凯悦集团旗下的潮牌,安达仕品牌主张激发创意自由自在并根植于当地,在世界各主要大城市中为好奇心旺盛的人群提供个性化的酒店体验。
2014年6月,安达仕品牌首次登陆日本,进驻东京第二高的摩天楼虎之门之丘最顶端的47至52层,由纽约知名华裔设计师季裕堂携手日本设计师绪方慎一郎担纲室内设计。当客人在大厦一层电梯里按下“51”这个通往酒店大堂的唯一按钮,就准备好感受东京安达仕酒店—这座东京上空中的灵感创意殿堂吧。
艺术成为东京安达仕酒店的重要组成部分,通过一件件艺术品提炼出当地风情的纯粹,使客人哪怕短暂停留也能感受一座城市的魅力本源。
51层大堂一方巨幅的Kumiko由艺术家Shigemitsu Kotaka制作。Kumiko即组子细工,是一种日本传统的木工工艺,采用榫卯的方式由纯手工将细木片拼出精美的花纹,不用一钉一铆和胶水。这幅Kumiko取名《无尽的宇宙》,寓意宇宙中一切事物从过去到现代和未来的无尽联系,体现出日本独特的形式美和哲学思考。酒店另一独特的木工工艺出自英国艺术家Charlie Whinney之手,这是一种名叫蒸汽热弯的古老手法,将木材短时间内加热至100℃后快速弯曲来体现自然的运动。51层主餐厅Tavern空中悬置的作品叫《林中飞鸟》,波浪般旋转的木材仿佛飞鸟在空中自由飞翔的轨迹,为整个空间装点出大自然的旋律。大堂另有一处作品取名《树椅》,是由《林中飞鸟》剩余的木材制成。
51层通往52层的电梯间外,一处不大的艺术品《月兔》格外有趣,描述的是日本民俗中月亮上的兔子捣糯米团的样子,同时预示着向上通往的酒店52层将是月亮般的美好所在。而每个电梯间内,客人都将欣赏到充满灵气的墙面艺术,这是一种将和纸在原本制作日本糖果的木模具中逐层压制的工艺,由此艺术家创造出海鲷鲤鱼鲜花仙鹤和乌龟等跃动的图案,在日本文化中象征着的美好寓意都是对客人的欢迎。
东京安达仕酒店共拥有164间客房,其中包括8间套房,在虎之门之丘47层至50层的高空中饱览东京这座城市的美景,无论是东京塔,皇居,东京湾,还是曾无数次出现在电影中的东京天际线,都为客人带来难忘的体验。
两位设计师对入住体验的打造与安达仕品牌可谓志同道合。在51层大堂,客人发现这里没有传统的接待柜台,只有作为开放公共空间的大堂吧,客人在宽敞的胡桃木桌面旁坐下享用饮料点心,自有人前来亲切地面对面协助办理入住,正是安达仕主张的无障碍化环境营造。来到客房楼层,客人会穿过一条由白色和纸和木色线条勾勒出的走廊,两侧底部的灯光柔和地引领着客人转弯,再疲惫的身心也一下子轻盈起来。
东京安达仕酒店的标准客房面积在50平方米,远超东京酒店平均水平。天然材料如和纸灯和胡桃木桌面的使用体现日本文化特有的形式美和自然美,墙面上的隔板木框装饰则是对传统木造住宅的一丝怀旧。浴室内的深浸圆形浴缸的灵感源自日本泡汤文化,形似传统日式浴盆,搭配客房内为客人提供的传统日式浴袍和人字拖,为客人带来泡汤般的入浴享受。客房内憨态可掬的笑脸娃娃等摆件显得幽默而轻松。
有趣是安达仕品牌的核心价值之一,东京安达仕酒店的水疗中心AO SPA & CLUB被打造成了成人的游乐场。这里设有20米长的宽敞泳池,配备完善器械的健身中心和5间水疗室,酒店的高度优势再次发挥效果,清一色的落地大窗设计,让客人在泳池边俯瞰皇居在跑步机上面朝着整座城市奔跑在体验水疗护理时感到自己置身东京的上空。
极富个性的是水疗中心名为混搭吧(Blend Bar)的接待厅,明窗净几让人眼前一亮。接待人员桌子上的瓶瓶罐罐盛放的是浓缩的天然植物原料而非产品,仿佛是客人的私人药剂师,为客人订制个性化的理疗。
52层顶楼酒吧位于大堂之上,舒适沙发雅座靠落地大窗摆设,晚上来这里小酌一杯安达仕招牌鸡尾酒,俯瞰壮丽的东京天际线美景,是入住东京安达仕酒店不容错过的体验。
Art plays an integral role in creating the atmosphere and experience at Andaz Tokyo. The hotel brings in the local culture through marvelous artworks, allowing guests to feel the charm of the city even during short stays.
The massive Kumiko art on the 51st floor was made by artist Shigemitsu Kotaka. Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodcraft, as small wooden pieces are assembled by hand, creating exquisite designs without nails or glue. This Kumiko is named ”Infinite Universe”, as the artist believes the infinite connection of everything in the universe, from the past to the present and the future, reflecting Japan‘s unique
beauty and philosophical thinking.
Other unique wood art in the hotel comes from British artist Charlie Whinney, based on an ancient technique called steam bending which heats wood to 100°C for a short period of time allowing the wood to be bent organically reflecting natural movement. The piece in the main restaurant The Tavern Grill & Lounge is suspended in the air and named ”Birds of the Forest.” The wavelike curve of the wood is like a bird‘s flight trace in the air, bringing the essence of the forest into a manmade environment. Another piece named ”Tree Chair” in the lobby is created from the remaining planks of wood from the ”Birds of the Forest” sculpture.
Sitting on the 47th to 50th floors of the Toranomon Hills tower, Andaz Tokyo‘s 164 rooms including 8 suites offer unforgettable panoramic views of Tokyo.
Both designers‘ philosophies and ability to incorporate the Andaz brand concepts are well reflected in their unique designs. On the 51st floor, the Andaz Lounge is an open, communal space for all staying guests, replacing the traditional lobby. In this relaxed, barrierfree atmosphere, guests can settlein as Andaz hosts assist with the check in and check out process. With warm wood furnishings and comfortable chairs, guests are welcome to unwind and feel at home. On the guest room floors, guests will walk through hallways lined with white washi paper and woodcolored lines. The lights on either sides of the hallway gently guide guests to their rooms, preparing them for a relaxing and restful sleep.
The standard rooms at Andaz Tokyo span over 50 square meters, far exceeding the Tokyo hotel average. The use of natural materials such as paper lanterns and walnut wood tables reflect the natural beauty typical of Japanese culture, while the wood framing on the walls give a nostalgic feel reminiscent of a traditional Japanese wooden house. The deep circular bathtub in the bathroom is inspired by Japanese bath culture. Decorative pieces such as the smiling faces bring a playful and relaxed ambiance to the room.
AO Spa & Club at Andaz Tokyo is the ultimate oasis of relaxation,a playground for adults inspired by the Andaz core values. There is a 20metrelong spacious swimming pool, a fitness center outfitted with the latest training equipment and 5 spa treatment rooms. Located on the 37th floor, the hotel‘s iconic floortoceiling windows allow guests to overlook the Imperial Palace from the pool, take in views of the whole city while running, and relax above the clouds during spa treatments.
The Spa‘s reception is called the Blend Bar. Resembling an apothecary‘s counter, glass bottles and containers filled with natural ingredients are elegantly displayed on the reception desk, to be used in personalized treatments for guests.
The 52nd floor Rooftop Bar is located just above the lobby floor, with comfortable sofa seating set by expansive windows. At night, come and enjoy one of the bar‘s signature cocktails with views overlooking the magnificent Tokyo skyline. It is an experience not to be missed at Andaz Tokyo.