JW MARRIOT INVITES TO TASTE AUTHENTICITY OF NARA CITY
JW Marriott announced the opening of JW Marriott Nara in Japan.
Nara, the city that sits in an idyllic area in Japan's central Honshu island, is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. Its beautifully preserved historic temples and monuments attract over a million visitors every year. Osaka International Airport is approximately 75 kilometers away, making this location easily accessible to domestic and overseas travelers.
Nara today is home to a UNESCO World Heritage site that encompasses 20 historic temples and shrines venues, including the iconic Todai-ji Temple, Kofuki-ji Temple, Yakushi-ji Temple, and Kasuga-Taisha Shrine. The city is also famous for the tame herds of deer that roam freely through its streets. Nara has long been celebrated as the birthplace of Japanese culture, and it was the first capital of Japan back 1,300 years ago.
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JW Marriott announced the opening of JW Marriott Nara in Japan. The opening marks the first international luxury hotel brand to open in Nara and the debut of JW Marriott in Japan. Located a short distance from the renowned Nara Park, the hotel is an ideal starting point to visit the many attractions throughout the city. Through locally inspired design, JW Marriott Nara integrates its tranquil natural surroundings into an overall aesthetic that showcases the beauty of the destination.
Conceptualized by global design firm GA Group of London
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The hotel’s architectural elements honor the city’s natural beauty and heritage and give the hotel a true sense of place. Timber beams above the lobby space reflect the distinctive features found in the temples and homes of Nara. A linear fireplace in the lobby evokes the city’s annual Yamayaki Fire Festival. Behind the reception area, a fabric backdrop depicts the hills that surround Nara woven in gold thread. Throughout the hotel, patterned carpets are reminiscent of the surrounding landscapes, such as the reflections of the rain pools in Nara’s hillsides.
Marriot brings the traditional homes of Nara
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The hotel features 158 guestrooms, including 16 luxurious suites featuring warm tones of timber, bronze, and leather as found in the traditional homes of Nara. Sculptural representations of deer antlers hang over the sumptuous guestroom beds, echoing the recurring motif of the iconic Nara deer that can be found throughout the hotel.
A dining experience like you are treated for all the senses
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With an array of local and international cuisines within exceptional settings. Silk Road Dining is the hotel’s all-day dining venue featuring an open kitchen and design details incorporating elements from the ancient maritime Silk Road. The city of Nara was the final destination. Specialty restaurant Azekura offers three distinctive styles of Japanese cuisine – teppanyaki, sushi, and kaiseki – in a contemporary space inspired by the artifacts of the eighth-century Emperor Shomu’s treasure house. Flying Stag is the hotel’s lobby lounge and bar, where a large abstract sculpture of a stag becomes a striking focal point on the wall.
Enjoy unusual harvesting activities
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Within the hotel’s landscaped grounds, JW Garden is a plant-filled space where guests can harvest fresh herbs and greens to be incorporated into their menu choices and craft cocktails at the bar. A luxurious Executive Lounge, set away from the more social areas of the hotel, offers a comfortable space to catch up on work or enjoy a quiet chat over drinks and light snacks.
The JW Treatment to refresh your mind and soul
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The hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, and a luxurious Spa by JW. The Spa, in natural timber and stone, reimagines the peaceful calm of the nearby temples and features an inviting menu of treatments, including massages, facials, and therapy baths for the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation.
JW Marriott Nara is set to become the preferred venue in Nara for meetings, weddings, and other events. A Ballroom and four customizable meeting rooms lead off from the main lobby via a dramatic Grand Staircase and collectively offer 640 square meters of event space. Along with a dedicated events team to ensure a seamless occasion, the hotel also offers a bespoke “JW Wellness Break” program during meetings, which provides participants with mindfulness exercises and activities to re-energize and enhance focus.
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