Westin Hotels & Resorts expands in Japan with The Westin Yokohama

Westin Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of The Westin Yokohama last month.

Owned by Sekisui House Ltd., this will be the seventh Westin-branded hotel in Japan. The 373-room hotel is scheduled to debut in 2022 and will bring the brand’s signature wellness philosophy to Japan’s second largest city.

“We are honoured to be collaborating with Sekisui House again to bring the Westin brand to the city of Yokohama,” said Paul Foskey, Chief Development Officer, Marriott International Asia Pacific.

“With six iconic Westin hotels in Japan from city hotels to ski resorts, we are pleased to be expanding our Japan portfolio with the signing of The Westin Yokohama.”

Artist's impression of The Westin Yokohama

The new hotel aims to meet the needs of a new generation of guests who seek to integrate their health and wellness routines into their travels.

The Westin Yokohama will offer all the signature features of the Westin brand, including the Westin HeavenlyTM Bed and HeavenlyTM Bath in all guest rooms, Eat Well menus, HeavenlyTM Spa as well as RunWestinTMand Gear Lending programs. Guests will have the exclusive use of an indoor heated pool and Westin WORKOUT® Gym.

“We are very pleased to be bringing the newest Westin property to Yokohama,” said Yoshihiro Nakai, President & Representative Director, Sekisui House Ltd.

“The Westin brand is already well-known in Japan for its very unique brand positioning, combining sophistication with signature holistic wellness programs. We are confident that this proposition will be very attractive and well-received by both business and leisure travellers to Yokohama.”

Located in the new central business district of Minato Mirai, the Westin Yokohama will be part of a 23-storey new build, mixed-use development spanning 9,600 square metres, which will also comprise service apartments and commercial spaces.

Artist's impression of The Westin Yokohama

For more information on Westin Hotels & Resorts, please visit https://westin.marriott.com/