Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo is Asia’s First Hyatt Centric Hotel - Opening in January 2018!

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Slated to open in January 2018, Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo is set to become Asia's first Hyatt Centric hotel. The relatively new brand by Hyatt offers full-service lifestyle hotels that are strategically located and they have been created for the millennial travellers in mind. The Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo will join the current portfolio of four (Park Hyatt Tokyo, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, Grand Hyatt Tokyo and Hyatt Regency Tokyo) to become the fifth property to open in the city of Tokyo. 

Photo Credit: Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo

Photo Credit: Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo

Ginza is the upmarket shopping, entertainment and dining district of Tokyo and the Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo is set to offer modern travellers a taste of it all through its elegant design and distinctive offerings. Hyatt Centric hotels are designed to enable exploration and discovery amongst travellers - the lobby lounges provide guests with information from local experts and the streamlined modern rooms focus on simplicity and functionaliy. 

Hyatt Centric Logo | Photo Credit: Hyatt 

Hyatt Centric Logo | Photo Credit: Hyatt 

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