The 30 Best Hotels in Tokyo
Fueled by the promise of millions of travelers for the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo’s hotel machine has continued apace despite the Games that never were. In fact, we challenge you to name another major metropolitan center in the world that’s cranking out new digs across all budgets with as much fervor as Japan’s capital. Both local and international investors are building new rooms with such zeal that several brands are spawning multiple flagship locations within the city limits. (We’re eagerly awaiting the opening of Janu Tokyo—a spin-off brand by Aman—and the completed renovation of the legendary Park Hyatt Tokyo.)
And the demand is still outpacing supply: The Land of the Rising Sun is a darling destination of our post-pandemic era of revenge travel, and Tokyo is its epicenter, made more appealing by the precipitous decline of the yen. But while food, attractions, and souvenirs feel like a devilishly good deal, hotels in Tokyo have been rejiggered to match foreigners’ wallet sizes—the average stay at a five-star property has effortlessly climbed beyond $1,000 a night. That being said, there are still great finds to be scored in the mid-range and budget categories: sleek, ultra-clean rooms pocketed across all of the city’s major hubs. These are the best hotels in Tokyo for every budget.
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
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Courtesy The Four SeasonshotelFour Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
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Readers' Choice Awards 2023With the opening of the Otemachi sister hotel to the longstanding Marunouchi property, the Four Seasons has reestablished itself as a major force to be reckoned with when choosing among the finest places to stay around town. Otemachi sits more in a financial hub than a proper neighborhood, but it’s a stone’s throw from bustling Ginza and temple-ridden Asakusa—and the gridded streets make it abundantly easy to navigate by foot. In one space are guests and ladies who lunch, sipping high tea, dining on Instagrammable snacks, and enjoying the unobstructed views of Mount Fuji across the lush imperial gardens down below. Head farther into the property to find a passageway to some of the best dining in the city, and upstairs are rooms so plush—yet also somehow embracing Japanese austerity—that you’ll never want to leave.
Nacasa & PartnershotelYuen Bettei Deita
$$A ryokan-style hotel, complete with mineral-rich onsen water, set in the heart of Tokyo’s coolest neighborhood—need we say more? We will. Like the quaint Japanese inns found deep in the countryside, Yuen Bettei Daita leans hard into traditional wellness, and has become a favorite among international visitors and staycationing Tokyoites alike. The multi-course menus in the restaurant, Tsukikage, pay tribute to a panoply of seasonal ingredients. Plus, you're smack dab in the middle of Shimokitazawa, largely considered to be Tokyo’s most fun cluster of city blocks and a global hub of streetwear fashion. Expect a scatter of traditional and modern construction replete with chic espresso shops, vintage clothing stores, and plenty of curry parlors and ramen joints.
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Tomooki Kengaku/Courtesy TRUNK(HOTEL) Yoyogi ParkhotelTRUNK(HOTEL) Yoyogi Park
$$An event venue and planning service first and foremost, TRUNK’s incredible popularity as a hotel venue has encouraged its founder to expand throughout Japan’s capital, first with TRUNK(HOTEL) Cat Street, set within the street- and outdoor-wear Mecca just beyond the epicenter of roaring Shibuya, then TRUNK(HOUSE)—an incredible, single-room hotel located along the cobblestone alleys of Kagurazaka. “Copenhagen chic” is the prevailing style in all of the rooms—and throughout the hotel. If you’re opting for an entry-level room, pay the extra coins for a view of the park instead of the backstreets—the square footage is limited; the views of the sky and trees lend a feeling of spaciousness. Take special note of the more colorful pieces of art on the different walls—all created by special-needs artists through a special not-for-profit initiative; they’re available for purchase.
Courtesy Mandarin OrientalhotelMandarin Oriental, Tokyo
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Gold List 2021, 2024 Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2021Rising to the upper floors of the Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, the 38th-floor lobby is like a gallery to the capital’s best angles. It’s the same in the rooms: No matter the category, the view is paramount from your tranquil retreat in the sky, as the frenetic financial district eases down below and, on cloudless days, Mount Fuji glistens in the distance. Comfort is prime here too. Beds are as supple as the sheets are slippery. And if you can’t find a perfect pillow on the extensive “pillow menu,” it’s not the pillow—it’s you. Room service can get expensive, but the menu itself is so long and varied (from macaroni and cheese to okayo don) that it’s worth a look. And yet, there are so many dining options on the property—from an actual pizza bar to haute Cantonese to a silver-lined French restaurant—that every in-house venue deserves a gander. For example, Sushi Shin by Miyakawa is perhaps the city’s most atmospheric sushi restaurant: A nine-seat L-shaped counter, made from a 350-year-old cypress tree, sits next to a floor-to-ceiling window that perfectly frames Tokyo Skytree. Dip sushi as the sun dips, too, and the city lights up by nightfall. If you care to step outside, the location is convenient. It’s just around the corner from famous kimono shops and hallmark department stores; and Ginza is a short stroll away. From $750. —Keith Flanagan
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Courtesy Andaz TokyohotelAndaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2023Like the bulk of luxury brand hotels in Tokyo, the 164-room Andaz Tokyo commands a series of floors at the top of a shared skyscraper—except, unlike most skyscrapers, Toranomon Hills happens to be among the tallest. Check-in reflects this higher perspective as guests arrive on the 51st-floor Andaz Lounge. Instead of starting the process behind a counter, check-in happens in the lounge, offering a relaxed introduction that's more like a casual conversation than a stiff transaction.
Courtesy Hamacho HotelhotelHamacho Hotel
$A Tetris tower with lush greenery sprouting off the balconies, Hamacho is a plot twist for those who think cheap hotels in Tokyo are relegated to capsules and by-the-hour "Love Hotels." If you're opting for the smallest rooms make sure you don't bring a large suitcase—there won't be room, but no one does efficiency better than Tokyoites. Opt for a slightly larger room and you'll get a shrub-lined terrace, city views, and plenty of sunlight.
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Courtesy Ritz-CarltonhotelThe Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023Ready for some numbers? This five-star hotel commands the top nine floors of Tokyo's second-tallest building—and windows place you at eye-level with Tokyo’s second-tallest structure, Tokyo Tower. Inside is no less humble, and restaurants and bars often feel rich and handsome with dark finishes, plush chairs, and slick views.
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Courtesy Hoshino ResortshotelHoshinoya Tokyo
$$$ | Gold List 2020 Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Before opening in 2016 in the lesser-known business district of Otemachi, this homegrown hotel chain drilled a kilometer and a half under Tokyo’s concrete to tap into a hot spring and draw its mineral-rich water. The 17-story tower has 84 rooms and feels more like a dozen ryokans than it does one hotel. Each floor, accessible only to guests staying on that floor, has its own central lounge—or ochanoma—for quiet relaxing with a pot of genmaicha. Every guest room is spacious with glass-walls, sliding latticed washi screens, bamboo closets, fragrant tatami mats, and supremely fluffy futons. It’s worth having dinner at the hotel’s guest-only restaurant which serves colorfully presented Nippon cuisine. Regardless of dinner location, every night should end at the open-air rooftop onsen—the reason behind the heroic drilling—for soaking while stargazing in the middle of the city.
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Courtesy Aman TokyohotelAman Tokyo
$$$ | Gold List 2019, 2022 Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021Japan’s capital is many things—sprawling, neon-lit, nocturnal—but one word not often used to describe it is relaxing. I registered this dissonance approximately an hour after I last checked into Aman Tokyo. More precisely, while floating 34 floors above ground, inhaling and exhaling with a meditation teacher in a white space, distracted only by vivid sunset views. Aman has, of course, long been a byword for a certain kind of crisp zen wellness. Yet there’s something extra special about discovering it among the skyscrapers of a megalopolis, surrounded by the impeccable geometry of the late Australian architect Kerry Hill, who was long inspired by Japanese design and considered this one of his finest works. Aman destinations have tended to focus on nature and heritage, so transplanting the concept to the big city in 2014 was a bolder move than it seems now. The lobby still turns heads, with its towering ceiling, abstract blooms, and kimono-clad musician plucking the strings of a koto. The bedrooms are filled with always seem to me more akin to mindfulness spaces, with their aromatic hinoki-wood, sliding screens and staggered levels. The food and the service are impeccable—of course they are—but the spa is the real scene-stealer, a place of complete sensory purity that hovers unperturbed over the fizzing city. The latest treatments cover everything from Shinto purification rituals to iaido sword training. But really it’s a form of therapy just being here, as Tokyo glimmers and growls below.
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William FurnisshotelThe Peninsula Tokyo
$$$One of Tokyo’s most iconic pieces of art is not in fact in one of its museums—it’s in the lobby of the Peninsula Tokyo; the Lying Dragon Gate (which looks like a giant wooden eye) attracts legions of curious outsiders who sneak in for a glance. And when they walk through the lobby, they are immediately ensconced in the coziness of the entry’s dark wood and heavy fabrics. Although the hotel is Japanese inspired, the Peninsula Tokyo incorporates many pan-Asian elements—gilt finishes, flower petal motifs on the carpets, and cherry wood panelling, to name a few. Guests run the gamut from staycationing Tokyoites and moneyed Chinese travelers, to American and European clientele.
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Courtesy MujihotelMUJI Hotel, Ginza
$$The world of MUJI is headquartered at its Ginza shop, a venue of department store proportions cluttered in equal measures with objects and people. The lobby of the hotel doubles as the store's highest floor, where there's a charming cafe and communal reading room. From there, an elevator shuttles you up to your refreshingly spare room, perched in a distinctly quieter area of the building.
Takanawa HanakohrohotelTakanawa Hanakohro
$$$Paper walls, tatami floors, and oversized bathing suites are par for the course in this ryokan in the heart of the city; a fun way to combine the tenets of Japanese hospitality with the spirit of a city hotel, one that doesn’t hold you captive, but let’s you explore your surrounds guilt free then retreat to your throwback digs. The clever idea: to take a few low-floor rooms in an aging hotel and completely reimagine them as a traditional Japanese inn—one that you’d usually find on the hillside of a quaint rural village. The secret perk of staying in one of the 16 Hanakohro rooms is unfettered access to the campus’ collection of executive lounges—one in all three of the towers—each filled with coffee bars, a snack carousel, and plenty of private seating nooks. Within the confines of the ryokan is a fourth lounge where guests can enjoy their oversized Japanese breakfast, and sample complimentary spirits—sake and umeshu—in the early evenings.
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Courtesy Toggle Hotel SuidobashihotelToggle Hotel Suidobashi
$Toggle is the operative word: Guests can customize their experience, moving between the hotel’s different moods and room setups. It's a big design swing that hits—bold pastels, compelling branding, and lofted furniture enliven these small-budget hotel rooms. The yellow and black stripes will grab you as you zoom by on the commuter train. Inside, the swatch book of eye-popping hues continues as purples and blues coat the common spaces and rooms. (We’re partial to the avocado and millennial pinks.) Hallways sliced down the middle by different shades of paint make for particularly fun Instagramming as you toe the line between two brash commitments to color. It’s worth combing through the website to pick your palette pattern before you arrive as a full spectrum of colors means you could end up with lemon-wedge yellows or deep coats of sapphire in your bedroom. Beds lofted above couches are particularly fun, and try for a room facing away from the commuter traffic for maximum quiet.
hotelThe Gate Hotel Tokyo by Hulic
$A budget-friendly hotel disguised as a luxury stay, the Gate Hotel’s glass tower rises up over a bustling intersection in Ginza, offering those quintessential Lost in Translation views. The first thing you’ll notice when you step off the elevator is a lively champagne bar inhabiting the lobby-cum-lounge on the building’s fourth floor, filled with a mix of hotel guests and local business folk enjoying an afterwork coupe. The front desk around the corner may seem like an afterthought, but au contraire—service is as polished and capable as any of the city’s five-star offerings. Spic and span rooms come with a brightly colored accent pillow to enliven otherwise dim, nightlife-inspired decor. Light sleepers may want to request to avoid the rooms facing the train tracks—we did, however, think the double-glazed windows were doing an effective job of blocking out noise.
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hotelHotel New Otani Tokyo
$$It's the gardens—all ten acres of them—that will really catch both your eye and your imagination at this massive hotel. The hotel was built more than 50 years ago to accommodate travelers for the first Tokyo Olympic Games, but the gardens staked claim to this area first—they're more than 400 years old. Across the lush greenery, spot traditional red Guzei bridges over koi-filled ponds, while a waterfall rushes over the edge in perfect view. It doesn't feel quite like you're in the middle of a high-tech, bright-lights kind of city, because it first and foremost feels like an oasis.
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Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba
$Only a small percentage of Tokyo’s hotels are situated in proper neighborhoods, and, this is one of ‘em. In the twilight of its glory days as a strong midrange contender, budget travelers can easily access the Celestine brand and its cache of perks: a massive buffet breakfast, and a sweeping private lounge with plenty of tea, snacks, and coffee table books. Rooms are arranged around an open, Italianate courtyard below, providing plenty of natural light in the corridors—light birdsong in piped in on speakers, which further enhances the surprising morning calmness in an otherwise frenetic city. The property is admittedly getting on in its years, there are nicks in the hardwood furnishings and the drapery could be freshened, but the budget price point is unbeatable, especially since the bones of the hotel are decidedly upper midrange.
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Courtesy Mustard Hotel ShimokitazawahotelMustard Hotel Shimokitazawa
$In heart of trendy Shimokitazawa, Mustard embodies the neighborhood’s laidback vibe; a hostel-vibe haven for streetwear savants who gather to co-work or grab lunch on the outdoor patio and steps that lead down to the pedestrian thoroughfare connecting the area’s disparate side streets. A fun bit of urban planning history is on display in the surrounding area: when officials buried the tracks of the Odakyu suburban metro line underground, a new opportunity presented itself to urban planners: create ample swaths of green space overtop; a novelty in cramped Tokyo. In came a long path from Higashi Kitazawa station all the way down to Setagaya Daita with shops, restaurants, and a handful of new hangouts like this trendy budget stay.
Courtesy Lyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi by The Share HotelshotelLyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi by The Share Hotels
$When value is the keyword, there's no better collection of hotels than Share, a Japan-based group of budget-friendly properties that prove good design exists across all price categories. With a hybrid hotel philosophy, all Share properties combine the efficiency of a business hotel with the hospitality and lounging space of a ryokan: the perfect mix for urbane travelers.
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Kaku Ohtaki/Courtesy IHGhotelThe Strings by InterContinental, Tokyo
$$Aided by large picture windows overlooking Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Tower, and Shinagawa Station, the standard rooms at The Strings, part of Intercontinental, do an admirable job of efficiently using their space. Light sleepers should skip the Shinagawa view—trains regularly trundle some 30 floors down, and despite the double-glazed windows, there's still some light clacking. From other angles, the lofted rooms are perfect nooks for watching the twinkling city lights.
Courtesy Sequence Miyashita ParkhotelSequence Miyashita Park
$Uber-social Sequence is the crown atop the latest urban renewal project in heart-of-the-action Shibuya, just steps from its famous “scramble” crossing. The lobby level begins in the rooftop park of a four-story luxury complex, and rises another dozen floors above the city with prim, modular rooms. Most rooms are under 200 square feet, but picture windows to the urban sprawl below help make the spaces feel larger. It’s worth noting that Sequence is trying something a little different: check-in is at 5pm and check out is at 2pm, which caters to party-prone guests who don’t want the stress of having to wake up after a big night out and scramble to sort their luggage in the morning.
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Hotel Graphy Nezu
$Before Airbnb, scoring living space in central Tokyo without all of the complicated accoutrements of Japanese bureaucracy (things like "key money" and hefty down payments) was a Herculean task. Shared dorm-like apartments (single rooms with communal bathrooms, kitchens, and couches) were the workaround for young professionals entering the workforce. Hotel Graphy borrows from that era, offering a short-stay twist for international and domestic travelers wanting a place to crash and cook a few meals without the hefty price tag. We love the private en suite rooms, which are styled with items that look like they're from a Danish mid-century garage sale.
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OMO3 Tokyo Akasaka by Hoshino Resorts
$Structurally, the OMO3 reads like a business hotel, with slim, efficient rooms, but there’s a lot of soul in the small touches—designer bath products, adorable pillows and subtle design flourishes. The little lobby doubles as a planning zone where guests can lounge and scope out a mural full of neighborhood recommendations (QR codes are available to learn more in English). The premise of the OMO hotels is simple: graded from 1 to 9, each property promises a different level of accoutrement; the OMO3, in this case, slides more toward the no-frills end of the spectrum but plenty of comfort is still on offer.
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© Francesco Luciani 2023hotelBulgari Hotel Tokyo
$$$The decadent Bulgari Hotel Tokyo crowns the cloud-brushing apex of the new 45-storey Tokyo Midtown Yaesu tower, just opposite Tokyo Station. Against a backdrop of sultry black granite with pops of jewel tones, the deluxe hotel smoothly blends contemporary Italian design with Japanese craftsmanship and a glamorous sprinkling of Bulgari heritage. Picture hand-blown Murano lights suspended from temple-like wood ceilings; traditional Japanese textile motifs recreated in Venetian mosaic tiling; and, adorning the walls, hints photographs of celebrities visiting the Roman flagship in the 1950s, vintage advertising and jewelry sketches. The 98 guest rooms balance Japanese touches (woven bamboo wall vases, modern sliding screens, gold-flecked bed throws by Kyoto kimono textile masters Hosoo) with warm saffron fabric headboards, natural elm wood, and sexy black-granite bathrooms. Italian cuisine tapping into the minimalist essence of natural flavors is served up on Ginori plates at Il Ristorante–Niko Romito, a light-flooded 40th-floor space in layered shades of light orange textiles, copper net curtains and caramel leathers: while sushi is expertly prepared at the hinoki wood counter of the serene eight-seat Hoseki restaurant, overlooking a small Zen garden. A pool glittering with gold and emerald green mosaic tiles boosts the glamour factor in the Spa; while the 45th-floor Bulgari Bar is a buzzy after-dark escape with Venetian terrazzo, a curved bar, punchy cocktails, and spacious outdoor terraces filled with lemon trees and sweet-smelling jasmine. This is the most expensive hotel in Tokyo, and it shows.
Courtesy Hotel Indigo Tokyo ShibuyahotelHotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya
$$Smack dab in the middle of Shibuya’s Dogenzaka area, IHG’s newest Japan hotel is changing the face of the neighborhood from seedy “Love Hotels” to trendier digs (a handful of other international brands are set to open within the area over the next three years). Design details are a bit prescriptive but no one seems to mind as the location is unbeatable and the cleanliness of the brand-new build earns an A+. You can’t go wrong with any of the rooms here—they’re all lofted high enough in their tower to offer views of Shibuya and beyond below. Take your pick of your favorite angle: direct eyeshot over the Scramble, the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world; Mount Fuji in the distance, visible on a clear day; or simply the endless sprawl of the world’s biggest metropolis.
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Courtesy HiltonhotelConrad Tokyo
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023When it opened in 2005 in the Shiodome area, Conrad Tokyo neatly fit in among the pantheon of international luxury brands. Almost two decades later, it remains as eye-catching as ever. Smack in the middle of the ground-floor, a glossy red sculpture marks the moodily lit entrance, and hasn’t lost its dramatic effect. Up on the 28th-floor, a tall lobby soars with bold, black lines which are warmed with light boxes dangling from the ceiling. It's a business hotel, but it's dressed to impress. The King Room Bay View hides nothing: Windows do, in fact, frame Tokyo Bay. But even better, the panoramic view also includes the lush Hamariku Gardens which flourish at the foot of the hotel. Modern furnishings borrow local motifs, whether they're the bedside lamps that vibe with Japanese lanterns or the Sumi-e cherry blossoms painted above the bed and woven across the floor’s lightly patterned carpet.
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hotelPalace Hotel Tokyo
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2022The legendary property, so named as it’s the closest hotel to the Imperial Palace, lures wealthy Japanese guests with its demure luxury gloss; now, international travelers have gotten wise and are starting to book in as well. Back in the early 2010s, the Palace Hotel doubled down on its commitment to quality and completely demolished its historical property that was erected in the early 1960s in time for the first Tokyo Olympics. A glimmering new luxury stay was born anew, with all the contemporary touches but maintaining its sedate, mod charm born 50 years prior. When you think of modern Japanese design, it’s not these rooms—the decor at the Palace, while only just over a decade old, feels like a retro nod to an earlier vocabulary of modernity. Muted beige and a palette of floral colors are a subtle nod to the ample views of the Imperial Gardens below.
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza-gochome
$The collection of Mitsui Garden Hotels has a strong reputation in Japan for providing quality accommodation at prices that don’t break the bank—their Ginza-Gochome property earns bonus points for its great location and Edo-style baths inside. Most Tokyo hotels cater to a mix of business and leisure travelers—we saw only tourists here; savvy visitors who like their lodging to have a distinct sense of place. Although most of the furniture is agnostic in style, the old-school nods to Japan feel welcome and never gaudy. Mitsui Gardens are a budget-friendly concept from Mitsui Fudosan, a well-established Japanese hospitality brand that has a keen eye for serving luxury travelers as well. The company has had a hand in helping both Aman and Halekulani make inroads in the country, and brings that sensibility—smart design and good service—to its more attainably priced properties as well. Standard rooms have limited views from the windows, but the tradeoff is the quietness in an otherwise busy neighborhood. Go for the Deluxe Twin room, which fuses East and West design—think: a quaint tatami sitting area, low-slung beds, but a souped up entertainment center and ultra-modern bathrooms.
Courtesy Hotel Toranomon HillshotelHotel Toranomon Hills
$$Part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, the Hotel Toranomon Hills has the business traveler in mind, but that shouldn’t deter leisure tourists either. One of the biggest selling points is a dedicated lounge space modeled after an airport lounge. There’s plenty of complimentary coffee and snacks, but the best part is the resting room and shower facilities; it’s perfect if you arrive before check-in (or have a late departing flight)—you can wash off the jet lag upon landing and start your day. Like flipping through a Danish design magazine, the hotel’s decor is pared back without being overly Spartan. We do, however, recommend upgrading to a Premium Room from the entry level offering—it’s worth the extra spend to indulge in a little more space, better views, and a few extra Scandi-style flourishes that’ll go great on your Instagram with a view of Tokyo Tower outside.
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Courtesy Hotel Groove ShinjukuhotelHotel Groove Shinjuku, A Parkroyal Hotel
$At the brand new Hotel Groove, rooms come with colorful carpets and wooden panelling to elevate the offering beyond paint-by-numbers accommodation. A great pick for those who aim to spend minimal time in their rooms, exploring the city instead, but want a comfortable—if predictable—digs for a good sleep at the end of a busy day. A boon to special-needs or older travelers who need extra space to move around, Hotel Groove’s sleeping quarters—beyond the entry-level Superior rooms—are reasonably large compared to other properties in this price range. Floor-to-ceiling windows create an even greater sense of grandeur, and decor is functional but with a few pops of texture and color to distance the vibe from cookie-cutter hotel blocks. At the higher end are suites designed by noted Japanese artists, not to mention some traditional-style accommodation (tatami and futons), too. Coin laundry is a surprise perk for long-staying travelers.
Nikolas Koenig/ Courtesy The Tokyo EDITION, GinzahotelThe Tokyo EDITION, Ginza
$$$Designed by Kengo Kuma and the brainchild of hotelier Ian Schrager—co-founder of New York’s Studio 54, long-time Japanophile, and the ultimate sensei in all things hedonistic—it has got the locals talking. And this is—full stop—a party hotel. Without a lick of Japanese-ness about it, the EDITION seeks to unfurl its world famous coolness, like Rapunzel’s braided hair, down onto the streets of Ginza from its cache of ultra-minimal rooms and mod, velvet-clad social spaces. Schrager has minted a reverse Soho House of sorts, where everyone’s welcome to come hang. The EDITION brand has found its way into a variety of international cities as diverse as Reykjavik and Tampa, lending the Marriott portfolio a certain club appeal, where guests and locals swirl together. Rooms all come with the requisite mother-of-pearl paint swatch, a fluffy blanket accessory, some wooden slatting, and a compelling light fixture: you know your home in an EDITION as soon as you walk in.
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