Hilton Tokyo, located in Shinjuku and managed by General Manager Felix Busch, is set to undergo a multi-million dollar phased renovation of its events spaces. The renovation is part of ongoing efforts to meet continued strong demand and consolidate its position as the leading MICE hotel in Japan, as rated by Cvent in its 2024 Asia-Pacific listing. The hotel will renovate its entire third floor in the first stage of improvements, adding 2,150 square feet of meeting space to the existing 10,675 square feet to create modern, vibrant, flexible, AV tech-enabled rooms that harmonize Shinjuku’s traditional and contemporary craftsmanship.
More international team members are being onboarded, increasing the number of languages spoken by the business events team to eight, and events packages will continue to offer Hilton’s best-in-class carbon offset program as organizers increasingly seek to meet ESG mandates.
The massive renovation project will result in four meeting rooms, five function rooms, one pre-function room, three break-out areas and one lecture hall—a unique resource in Tokyo. With a focus on flexibility, functionality, and convenience, the rooms are capable of various layouts including classroom, theater, and banquet. Large and adjoining spaces can be connected, split, and orientated in multiple ways.
Access to F&B services will be enhanced thanks to built-in or nearby facilities as well as greater capability to open up the floor, promoting the smooth flow of guests. The new spaces will be furnished with the highest-grade LED screens and digital audio technology systems, as part of Hilton Tokyo’s partnership with Vega Project K.K. Launched in 2022, the alliance has already equipped the hotel with a one-of-a-kind curved LED screen (15.1m x 3.04m), the largest LED screen of any hotel ballroom in Japan.
For more than 100 years, Shinjuku has led Japan in letterpress printing and indigo dyeing, thanks to its skilled artisans and high-quality water running through its small rivers. Now, Hilton Tokyo’s third floor will showcase the district’s rich history. The color palette introduces the traditional colors of Tokyo. Dark blue, used prolifically in designs in Japan since the 17th century, blends with indigo, representing Shinjuku’s role in the art of dyeing, while the earthy tones are a reminder of the traditional wooden buildings of Shinjuku. Accents of gold evoke the samurai who once lived in the neighborhood.
Following the renovation’s completion in mid-October, the hotel’s fourth floor, including its iconic ballroom, will be renewed in summer 2025. The entire business events upgrade builds on the hotel’s growing appeal to large groups, including for business, social, and incentive events, thanks to its 830 guestrooms. Hilton Tokyo has also recently expanded into outside event catering, serving up to 3,500 participants at one time.
To learn more, visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tyohitw-hilton-tokyo/
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