Where to Stay in Tokyo Right Now
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In Tokyo, you can experience the past, present and future in a single day. Wake up with a visit to the ancient Senso-ji temple in Asakusa, spend the afternoon shopping the designer boutiques in Ginza and finish with a forward-thinking omakase dinner in Shinjuku.
But just because there’s an endless parade of things to do in the Japanese capital doesn’t mean choosing where to stay should come second to crafting the perfect itinerary. More than just a place to snooze, the best hotels in Tokyo fuse history with modern comforts and unmatched service. Don’t be surprised if you ditch your plans and never leave your room.
Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo
Yaesu
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The crown jewel of the 45-story Tokyo Midtown Yaesu skyscraper, Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo seamlessly blends Roman references with Japanese culture. Replete with handblown Murano lights and a refined restaurant dishing out veal Milanese, its bel paese roots are unmistakable. Still, the hotel feels right at home in Asia’s largest city. There’s an omakase counter from acclaimed chef Takuro Shimizu and a gorgeous spa with an 82-foot pool. The elegant rooms flaunt vintage Bvlgari ads, Japanese wood furniture and black granite baths. And at the jewel-box bar, signature drinks mix Nikka Miyagikyo single malt whisky, amaro and Campari.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi
Marunouchi
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Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi has a lot going for it. The 57-room property is steps from Tokyo Station (there’s even a white-glove service that will pick you—and your luggage—up from the train). The French fine-dining restaurant, Sézanne, boasts major awards and a waiting list for reservations. And the less formal but still refined bistro, Maison Marunouchi, serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner overlooking the Shinkansen bullet trains (many of the polished rooms and suites have the same standout view). Above all else, however, is the bend-over-backward, no-ask-too-big hospitality you’ll encounter at every turn.
Shangri-La Tokyo
Marunouchi
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Occupying one of the many sky-grazing towers in Marunouchi, just around the corner from Tokyo Station and a short walk from the Imperial Palace, Shangri-La Tokyo welcomes a mix of business and leisure travelers. Whether you find yourself in the 28th-floor lobby between board meetings or sightseeing tours, the opulent crystal chandeliers, floral arrangements and impressive art collection are sure to impress. The hotel serves one of the best traditional Japanese breakfasts in the city, alongside sweeping skyline views. And generously sized rooms and suites show off dark wood panels, floor-to-ceiling windows and soaking tubs.
The Peninsula Tokyo
Yurakucho
Unlike so many other properties tucked neatly into the top floors of an existing structure, The Peninsula Tokyo calls an entire 24-story tower home—one that’s a stone’s throw from the Imperial Palace, no less. The hotel exudes classic luxury, with a panoramic pool and a resplendent afternoon tea. There’s also a trendy bar for sipping cocktails and soaking in the scene, and plush rooms that seal the deal with useful tech, large walk-in closets, marble bathrooms and commanding views. Fans of The Peninsula’s brand will recognize the fleet of signature green cars out front, including a Rolls-Royce Phantom II, waiting to whisk guests off to must-see sites and top restaurants.
HOSHINOYA Tokyo
Otemachi
HOSHINOYA Tokyo is an urban ryokan, rooted in ritual but still modern. Upon stepping inside the hotel—and ceremoniously removing your shoes—it’s hard to remember that the bustle of the business district exists just outside the front door. The second-floor lobby hosts sake tastings and gagaku (classical Japanese music) performances, and guests can dive even deeper into tradition by practicing morning kenjutsu (the Japanese art of swordsmanship). Rooms are fitted with tatami mats, shoji screens and soaking tubs, while each floor has an Ochanoma Lounge with a plethora of tea and Japanese snacks like ume plums. The open-air rooftop onsen (rare in Tokyo) is unparalleled for stargazing and soaking in the healing natural spring water.
Photo courtesy of Hoshino Resorts.
TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK
Shibuya
One of the newer entrants to Tokyo’s high-end hotel scene, TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK fills the previous void of a stylish stay near the city’s most coveted green space. Combining Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics, it features a minimal design and relaxed atmosphere that only enhance its location. Besides the airy rooms, which are outfitted with washi-paper pendant lights and rattan dividers, the guests-only rooftop pool is a peaceful place to decompress and go for a dip overlooking the treetops. If you’re craving a slice in between all the sushi and ramen, the on-site trattoria serves fantastic Neapolitan pizza.
The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza
Ginza
From its gilded-lattice façade to its golden lobby lounge, The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza—a collaboration between hotelier Ian Schrager and master architect Kengo Kuma—makes a glam first impression. It sits just off Chuo-Dori Shopping Street and matches its glitzy surroundings with a see-and-be-seen, private club–esque spot called Punch Room. There’s also a rooftop natural-wine bar—a first for the surrounding Ginza neighborhood—that attracts locals and visitors. Thankfully, the sophisticated rooms are still quiet enough to get some restful shut-eye.
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