TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements
Visama Explorer Nan, Thailand
The eco-luxury Visama Explorer Nan tented camp has opened in northern Thailand, offering eight air-conditioned tented suites with ensuite bathrooms, king-sized beds, hot water rain showers, private decks and verandas, available in Mountain View or Creek View categories.
At the heart of the camp is the Ambalama, a communal space for evening gatherings or open-air cinema shows by the fireplace. The Monmanee creek-side restaurant serves Northern Thai specialties and Western classics alongside wine and cocktails.
Guests can enjoy tree planting, artisan workshops, hiking, cycling, and visits to local temples and waterfalls. The camp is an 80-minute flight from Bangkok plus a two-hour drive, with daily Air Asia and Nok Air flights from Don Muang International Airport.
Risonare Shimonoseki, Japan
The 187-room Risonare Shimonoseki overlooks the Kanmon Strait, connecting Honshu and Kyushu, and reflects the region’s maritime culture and Shimonoseki’s reputation as Japan’s fugu capital. All rooms face the sea, with some pet-friendly, while the Strait Cabana Suites feature indoor “beaches” with telescopes and seashell accents.
The resort offers an infinity pool merging with the strait, a 30-metre water slide, a shallow toddler pool, and children’s play areas. Dining options include an Italian restaurant and a buffet-style venue. Public spaces such as the Naminami Terrace feature wave-like lawns and seating, and programmes include a Captain Academy for children.
The resort is five minutes by car from JR Shimonoseki Station and 90 minutes by train from Fukuoka Airport, providing a seaside base for exploring the city and its maritime surroundings.
Aloft Jakarta Kebon Jeruk, Indonesia
Aloft Jakarta Kebon Jeruk has opened in one of Jakarta’s rapidly developing lifestyle and commercial districts. The hotel features 150 rooms, ranging from 27m² Aloft Sky King & Twin layouts to 52m² Sky Suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows, plush bedding, 55-inch LED Smart TVs, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Guests can enjoy the rooftop W xyz Bar with city views, Chio Chio all-day dining, a 33rd-floor infinity pool, and the fitness centre. Meeting and event facilities cover over 1,600m², including seven rooms and a pillarless grand ballroom with a pre-function area.
Located on Jalan Panjang in Kebon Jeruk, the hotel is directly connected to Museum MACAN and within five kilometres of Central Park, Neo Soho, and Mall Taman Anggrek. Local street food, hospitals, and schools are nearby. Aloft Jakarta Kebon Jeruk is part of Marriott Bonvoy.
Park Hyatt Tokyo, Japan
Park Hyatt Tokyo will reopen on December 9, 2025, following a major refurbishment. It occupies the 39th to 52nd floors of Shinjuku Park Tower in western Tokyo, offering views of Harajuku, Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and Mount Fuji, and is close to the city’s shopping, cultural, and entertainment districts.
The hotel has 171 guestrooms and suites, including a new Park Suite category. Rooms feature king or double beds, walk-in closets, Japanese-style wet bathrooms with marble and wood finishes, Frette linens, Aesop amenities, Nespresso machines, and LG TVs. Specialty suites include soaking tubs, saunas, kitchens, and entertainment areas.
Dining includes Girandole by Alain Ducasse, the Peak Lounge & Bar, New York Grill & Bar, and Kozue Japanese restaurant. The Library, spa, fitness centre and event venues have also been refreshed.
