October, 2016

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo’s Press Release
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Opens
Renovated Sky Lounge “Aurora” on December 7
Providing Customers with Spectacular Tokyo City Views
from the 160 Meter High 45th Floor
TOKYO - Keio Plaza Hotel (KPH), one of Japan’s
most prestigious international hotels located in
Shinjuku, Tokyo, is currently renovating its Sky
Lounge “Aurora” to be reopened on December 7,
2016. The renovated “Aurora” will provide customers
with both a stylish dining environment andpanoramic views of Tokyo City from the 160 meterhigh 45th floor of the Keio Plaza Hotel. Moreover,
our hotel’s renowned and talented bartenders andchefs will prepare a wide range of delicious drinks
and food items for customers to enjoy at bothlunchtime (*on weekends and holidays only) and in
the afternoon to late evening hours every day.
We are creating seating in the Sky Lounge “Aurora” specially designed to highlight the panoramic
views of the Tokyo City skyline and to provide both Japanese and overseas visitors with lovely andmemorable dining experiences. The interior of Aurora uses black and white coloring to create a
simple and stylish atmosphere within the lounge. It is also accentuated by wooden screens to provide
customers with opportunities to enjoy private dining space.
Steps have been taken in the renovation of the Sky Lounge “Aurora” to replicate a variety of dining
atmospheres by creating different dining zones within the lounge. One of those zones, which
covers 72 of the total of 174 seats with a bar counter, has been created within an area that can beclosed off for private parties. In addition, some of the seating along the windows of the lounge aredesigned to provide couples with a romantic dining atmosphere while another zone is open for small
groups tor relax.
Keio Plaza Hotel bartenders, many of whom have won awards at both domestic and internationalbartending competitions for their superior ability, will put their skills to work in creating delicious
drinks and providing the high levels of hospitality for customers to enjoy at “Aurora.”
In keeping with the reputation of the Keio Plaza Hotel as Japan’s first skyscraper hotel, we arespending about JPY140 million on this renovation to highlight the beautiful views from “Aurora”.

■ Sky Lounge “Aurora”
Business Hours-Lunch time hours: 12:00 noon to 2:00p.m.
*Weekends and holidays only

-Afternoon tea time hours: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00p.m.
-Bar time hours: 5:00 p.m. to 11:30p.m.

Total Seats: 174*Reservations are welcome from November 1st, 2016

Five Key Points of Sky Lounge “Aurora”:
1) Spectacular Night Views
Enjoy the spectacular night views of the Tokyo City skyline from 160 meters above ground while
you immerse yourself in a simple and stylish lounge environment.

2) Welcomes Every Guest
Various seating environments which allow guests to enjoy “Aurora” upon various occasions
Some seating sections allow for couples and smaller groups of customers to enjoy meals and drinks
quietly, while other sections allow for larger parties to celebrate various occasions

3) Japanese Hospitality
The dining utensils reflect the Japanese sense of beauty andtradition and accentuate the delicious selection of Japanese sakes
served. The total dining experience at “Aurora” is designed toprovide guests with a taste of Japanese hospitality.

4) Bartenders with Refined Skills
The Keio Plaza Hotel bartenders are amongst the most talented inthe world, and they will put their skills to use to provide customers
with beautiful and delicious cocktails.

5) Gorgeous Tea Time with Beautiful Blue SkyCustomers will enjoy their afternoon tea in the beautiful interior of Aurora that accentuates thespectacular views of the Tokyo City skyline.

Lunches will also be served on weekends andholidays.

About the Keio Plaza Hotel
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH), located in Shinjuku at the very heart of the nation’s capitalTokyo, is one of Japan’s leading international hotels. Our hotel boasts of over 20 restaurants andbars, and we host a wide range of local and international guests who visit us for our welcoming
facilities, warm hospitality and unique services to experience Japanese culture, including ourHello Kitty themed rooms, trial of wedding kimono, tea ceremony and many others. For more
information about our facilities and services, please visit our website, YouTube, Facebook or
Instagram.
Contacts: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, Public Relations Manager
Sunaho Nakatani,+81-3-5322-8113

s-nakatani@keioplaza.co.jp