Okura Nikko Hotels, Japan & Abroad, earn Forbes 5-Star 2024 honors

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd. is thrilled to share that its distinguished properties, The Okura Tokyo, Hotel Okura Macau, and The Shilla Seoul, have secured the coveted five-star distinction in the hotel division of the 2024 Forbes Travel Guide, a globally renowned authority in travel. Furthermore, two of its international hotels, The Okura Prestige Bangkok and Hotel Nikko San Francisco, were honored with impressive four-star ratings. These accolades underscore Okura Nikko’s dedication to unparalleled hospitality and service, while also affirming its global prominence.

Moreover, The Okura Tokyo’s esteemed French fine-dining establishment, Nouvelle Epoque, stood out as the singular restaurant in Japan to earn a five-star rating in the guide’s restaurant category, now extended to include venues in Japan from this year. This recognition further accentuates the culinary brilliance that the Okura Nikko brand embodies.

Kikuhiko Okura, the President and CEO of Okura Nikko Hotel Management, expressed his gratitude for the recognition from Forbes Travel Guide across their international hotel network. He emphasized the company’s commitment to its philosophy of Omotenashi, a unique approach to hospitality that goes beyond mere service, and shared his enthusiasm for continuing to share this ethos with a global audience.

Founded with the principles of “Kindness and Harmony” from its inception with the original Hotel Okura Tokyo in 1962, now known as The Okura Tokyo, Okura Nikko Hotels remains a leading luxury hotel group on the international stage. By blending revered Japanese traditions with the distinct Okura hospitality, the brand ensures a resonant and memorable experience for guests worldwide.

2024 Forbes Travel Guide Ratings Summary:

Hotel Category:

• 5 stars: The Okura Tokyo, Hotel Okura Macau, and The Shilla Seoul
• 4 stars: The Okura Prestige Bangkok, and Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Restaurant Category:

• 5 stars: Nouvelle Epoque (French cuisine), The Okura Tokyo

Spa Category:

• 4 stars: Okura Fitness & Spa, The Okura Tokyo

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