CapitaLand's Ascott will open Japan's first Citadines-branded serviced residence property in Shinjuku, Tokyo on 1 March 2009.
This follows Ascott's recent successful opening of Singapore's first Citadines property, Citadines Singapore Mount Sophia, which achieved an occupancy of about 70% within a month after it opened on 9 January 2009.
Mr Gerald Lee, CEO of Ascott Hospitality, the hospitality management arm of Ascott, said: "Citadines is about providing vibrant living in urban residences in prime city locations. Residents can choose from a menu of services to suit their lifestyles. Citadines will appeal to a growing group of independent travellers who want flexibility in their city stay, in addition to the space, privacy and business connectivity that our serviced residences offer."
"This new Citadines in Tokyo is our 11th Citadines property to open in Asia since we brought the brand to the region in 2006. We are increasingly getting requests from property owners for our Citadines brand. This reflects the strong reputation we have built for our management expertise and the brand since its introduction in Asia two years ago. By 2011, we will open 11 more Citadines in Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan and Kazakhstan," added Mr Lee.
To celebrate the opening of Citadines Tokyo Shinjuku and Citadines Singapore Mount Sophia, Ascott is offering special promotional rates.
Citadines Tokyo Shinjuku The 160-unit Citadines Tokyo Shinjuku, jointly owned by Ascott and Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd, is centrally located in a vibrant and trendy area in Shinjuku, known to be the ‘heart and soul' of Tokyo. Travellers can enjoy shopping, dining and sight-seeing at the nearby major shopping malls, supermarkets, restaurants and the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, which is known for its cherry blossoms and history as an imperial garden. The property is also within walking distance to the Shinjuku Gyoen and Shinjuku 3-chome subway stations.
Residents will enjoy complimentary broadband internet access and use of the gymnasium.
Citadines Singapore Mount SophiaThe 154-unit Citadines Singapore Mount Sophia is in the heart of Singapore's bustling Arts, Learning and Entertainment hub in the Bras Basah-Bugis area. It is a short walk to Orchard Road, Singapore's famous shopping district, and the Dhoby Ghaut train station.
It is also part of Wilkie Edge, a CapitaCommercial Trust's integrated lifestyle development comprising offices, retail and food & beverage outlets. Travellers can enjoy dining, shopping and the arts at the nearby National Museum, Singapore Art Museum and the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. The property offers easy access to the Central Business District and is minutes away from Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Citadines Singapore Mount Sophia also caters to expatriates working in the creative services community as well as foreign students and academia from the nearby Singapore Management University, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and LaSalle College of The Arts.
