The Hotel Okura Fukuoka is open in March of 1999 as part of a large-scale urban redevelopment project which will transform the port city into a hub of international exchange. Featuring 267 elegant guest rooms and all the latest amenities, the hotel will be the centerpiece of Hakata Riveraine, a commercial and cultural complex now under construction on the banks of the Hakata River in Fukuoka's historic Shimokawabata Ward. Conceived to meet the standards of excellence that characterizes every link in the Hotel Okura Chain - the best accommodations, cuisine and service - The Hotel Okura Fukouka is representative of a new generation of urban hotels.