Okura Nikko Hotels Receives Top Honors in Forbes Travel Guide 2026

Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that The Okura Tokyo, Hotel Okura Macau, and The Shilla Seoul have been awarded five-star ratings in the hotel category of the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide, one of the world’s most prestigious travel publications.

Five-Star Ratings:
- The Okura Tokyo (Japan)
- Hotel Okura Macau (Macau)
- The Shilla Seoul (South Korea)

Four-Star Ratings:
- The Okura Prestige Bangkok (Thailand)
- Hotel Nikko San Francisco (USA)
- These awards underscore the group’s consistent excellence across Asia and beyond.

Philosophy & Strategy
- Guided by “Kindness and Harmony”, the group emphasizes Japanese-style hospitality (omotenashi) across all properties.
- Their “5x5 Plan” aims to expand with five or more hotels in five key regions, focusing primarily on Asia.
- Upcoming opening: Grand Nikko Bangkok Sathorn (Spring 2026).

Signature Property – The Okura Tokyo
- Reopened in 2019 with two wings:
- Heritage Wing (140 rooms) – serene Japanese elegance.
- Prestige Tower (368 rooms) – modern luxury with panoramic city views.
- Facilities include five restaurants, two bars, a tea ceremony room, a large garden, and Japan’s first private art museum.

Global Footprint
- Operates 79 properties (53 in Japan, 26 overseas) with over 23,600 guest rooms.
- Brands: Okura Hotels & Resorts, Nikko Hotels International, and Hotel JAL City.

This recognition places Okura Nikko Hotels firmly among the world’s top luxury hospitality groups, blending Japanese tradition with international standards.