How could you not love Tokyo? It is a modern city with pioneering technology. There is curiosity and beauty at every turn. From fascinating skyscrapers, quirky characters, tranquil temples, lively karaoke bars and intriguing pop culture phenomenon; there are truly endless reasons to keep you on your feet of exploration. And for those of you looking for a lap of luxury in this exhilarating city, we have listed the very best hotel accommodations in Tokyo to help you narrow down your choices. These are Tokyo’s best luxury accommodations.
For more accommodation guides on travelling in Japan, read more on our luxury accommodation guides to Japan and Kyoto.
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Aman Tokyo
Part of the elite Aman Collection, Aman Tokyo, transports you beyond the commonplace notions of luxury and into a state of serenity amid the bustling Tokyo city. From the heights of the Otemachi Tower, set on the top 6 floors, in the prestigious Financial District of Otemachi, soak in the spectacular panoramic views of the city. Its prime location is an ideal base to explore iconic city highlights including Senso-ji Temple and the renowned Ginza shopping district. Its 84 contemporary ryokan-style room and Aman Spa are among the city’s largest where several fine dining venues complete the elevated sanctuary. You don’t have to go far to find a temple of wellbeing. Each room boasts oversized volcanic-rock bathtubs for you to indulge in long hinoki (Japanese Cypress) bath-salt soaks. Each has a volcanic gembu-rock tub and handy step-by-step instructions on how to properly perform the traditional bathing ritual.
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The Tokyo Station Hotel
A member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’, escape to a vintage elegance in the heart of Tokyo at The Tokyo Station Hotel. Home to 150 guest rooms and suites, its convenient location makes it the premier destination for both business and leisure travellers. One that guarantees an indulgent escape, tantalise your tastebuds with 10 eateries onsite from casual to fine dining. A stay here, blends Omotenashi – the time-honoured spirit of Japanese hospitality – with 21st century luxury. From your room, marvel at breathtaking views of Tokyo to having the city right at your doorstep. Just steps and a minute away from main train stations, venture beyond Tokyo. Or, just minutes stroll takes you to the serene Imperial Palace and the luxury boutiques of Ginza district.
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Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
Tokyo’s hidden away artistic stay, Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, is the ultimate art lover’s hotel. Also, a member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’, this oasis is renowned for housing thousands of Japanese masterpieces, including opulent paintings, lacquer and ornate woodwork from the early Showa era. Wherever you go in Hotel Gajoen, a sense of calm wraps around you and helps you to unwind. The highlight is the serene Japanese garden that embraces the property. The waterfalls, bridges, koi ponds and stone seats shaded by red ornamental parasols, provide a tranquil outdoor space which is uncommon for central Tokyo. Where the grounds give you a glimpse into the past, the accommodations here provide a sleek and modern escape with 60 suites across 3 floors each with its own private sauna, jacuzzi bath and lounge area. Centrally located in Meguro, it makes a perfect base to explore this residential district of Tokyo but also is a short drive to Tokyo’s bustling district. You won’t want to miss a visit to its own museum, The Hyakudan Kaidan, the only original part of the original building boasting Japanese artwork and historical artefacts.
Hoshinoya Tokyo
The city’s first luxury five-star traditional ryokan inn, housed in an 18-storey skyscraper in Central Tokyo, Hoshinoya Tokyo, is a gateway to a truly Japanese experience. A stay here embraces everything about a ryokan; from its architecture, aesthetics, amenities, services, and food. Arrive at your floor to a ryokan within the ryokan composed of guestrooms and a communal lounge called an ochanoma. Here, at a communal wooden table or on low sofas, staff serve nigiri rice balls, coffee, tea or seasonal sakes for you to enjoy at any time. The hhighlight here is the 17th-floor onsen baths whose hot spring waters flow from 1,500m beneath the hotel. Bath beneath Tokyo’s skies at the outdoor bath enabling cloud gazing while soaking. Located in the business district Otemachi – between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace – its location is as convenient as it is urban. Be whisked away where ryokan identity intertwines to a balance of modernity.
