Vessel Hotels to Open REF Hamamatsu by Vessel Hotels in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka

Vessel Hotel Development Co., Ltd., which operates hotels across Japan under the vision of “Love you, your family, and the city,” announced that it will open REF Hamamatsu by Vessel Hotels in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This will be the company’s first hotel in Shizuoka Prefecture. A safety prayer ceremony will be held on May 13, 2026, followed by the start of construction. The hotel is scheduled to open in December 2027. The property will be built by Asahi Corporation Co., Ltd., headquartered in Hamamatsu, and operated by Vessel Hotels after completion. Hamamatsu offers strong transport access, including the Tokaido Shinkansen, and is expected to generate accommodation demand from both business and leisure travelers. With redevelopment around the station and a growing concentration of commercial facilities, the area is expected to become even more active. Based on these conditions, Vessel Hotels selected Hamamatsu as a new expansion area and aims to create a hotel rooted in the local community through collaboration with a local company. The hotel will be located four minutes on foot from JR Hamamatsu Station, offering convenient access to the Shinkansen and other transportation. The area around the station has a wide range of commercial facilities and restaurants, making it a convenient base for both business and sightseeing. The hotel will serve a broad range of guests, including business travelers, families, groups, and domestic and international tourists. Children aged 18 or younger can stay free of charge when sharing a bed in the same room with their parents or grandparents. The property is planned to have 198 guest rooms, all non-smoking. Rooms will be designed so guests can take off their shoes and relax, and the hotel will include a large public bath with a sauna. Hotel overview: the name is REF Hamamatsu by Vessel Hotels; the location is 1055 and other lots in Sunayama-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture; the planned opening date is December 2027; the project owner is Asahi Corporation Co., Ltd.; the operator is Vessel Hotel Development Co., Ltd.; the designer is Urban and Architecture Institute Co., Ltd.; and construction will be handled by Asahi House Industry Co., Ltd. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026, with completion planned for late September 2027. The site area is 1,068.70 square meters, total floor area is 5,280.00 square meters, and the building will be a 10-story steel structure with 198 planned guest rooms. Access: four minutes on foot from the south exit of JR Hamamatsu Station; approximately 25 minutes by car from Hamamatsu IC toward Hamamatsu Station. The concept of the REF by Vessel Hotels brand is “Enjoy the city through a stay that feels like you.” The brand offers lifestyle content for travelers who want a freer style of stay beyond conventional travel formats, with flexible spaces and diverse experience services that reflect the characteristics of each local area. Service features include free bed-sharing stays for children aged 18 or younger when staying in the same room with parents or grandparents; a wide range of rental items such as baby beds, children’s amenities, diapers, and baby wipes; free amenities including cleansing products, facial wash, and lotion; and complimentary welcome drinks upon arrival. Vessel Hotel Development Co., Ltd. was established on September 24, 2003, and is headquartered at 4-27 Minami-Honjo 3-chome, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The company has capital of 10 million yen and is wholly owned by Vessel Co., Ltd. The Vessel Group includes Vessel Co., Ltd., Vessel Techno Service Co., Ltd., and the Shibuya Museum of Art Public Interest Incorporated Foundation. As of May 1, 2026, the Vessel Group had 2,621 employees. Official website: https://www.vessel-hotel.jp/