His design concept was to preserve the beautiful landscape and stone wall of an Edo era daimyo mansion, while providing world-class accommodation for more than 1,000 guests, large meeting spaces and a lobby, using then-state-of-the-art building techniques. The hotel opened in September 1964.
From the fan motif in the carpeting and walls in the Fuyo banquet room to images of cranes in the entrance lobby, the hotel’s traditional Japanese décor expresses Otani’s desire to create a timeless ambience. Of course, he believed that every guest should be able to view Mount Fuji – a symbol of beauty in Japan. His vision was realized in the design of the Blue SKY Lounge on the 17th floor. The lounge, now operating as buffet restaurant VIEW & DINING THE SKY, affords guests a spectacular, panoramic view through full-height windows as they dine.
In addition to its ideal location and premier facilities, Hotel New Otani has been widely acclaimed for the quality of its services and business operations, earning it the honor of being selected as the primary venue for all of the three previous Tokyo summit meetings. Heads of state and other VIPs from Japan and abroad frequently stay here, confident in the hotel’s enduring reputation as a premier international hotel.
