One of his favourite accommodations is The Capitol Hotel Tokyu. The original hotel has an illustrious history. It was built in 1963 as Japan’s first foreign-affiliated hotel (then, as Tokyo Hilton Hotel) and hosted many dignitaries. The new building was completed in 2010 and rebranded as The Capitol Hotel Tokyu, with world-renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma working on the exterior, main entrance and lobby design.
“It has the service of a five-star hotel but not the typical design of a luxury hotel. A lot of the elements were well thought through. It’s the perfect marriage of modern and traditional Japanese design,” shared Lee. Its location at the fringe of the Akasaka area is a bonus, close to many good restaurants and places that Lim frequents such as Shibuya, Roppongi and Ginza.
TIMO WONG, CO-FOUNDER OF STUDIO JUJU
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