Best Luxury 5 Star Hotels in Tokyo-to

Famous as starring in the film Lost in Translation with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, the Park Hyatt Tokyo has become a bit of an institution among luxury lovers over the years. For people who have seen the film, the hotel’s elegant guestrooms, lounge and business centre will need little introduction. The large indoor swimming pool is a popular place for guests to unwind while splashing around or enjoying a cocktail or two. Guests will want to make sure that they secure a room that faces Mount Fuji.

Guests got a first look at this new EDITION property at its opening on December 19th 2023. At the heart of fashionable Ginza, it has 86 bedrooms including 10 suites across 14 floors. The design has been created by Ian Schrager and Kengo Kuma, incorporating clean lines, cream tones, bespoke furnishings, curated artworks and glossy fixtures. There are four dining venues onsite; the Lobby Bar, Japan’s first-ever cocktail bar to major in punch (The Punch Room), a modern brasserie (Sophie at the EDITION) and an oasis-like rooftop bar (The Roof). The Tokyo EDITION also has a Technogym.

Fairmont Tokyo brings the brand’s signature blend of timeless elegance and contemporary design to the heart of the city. Set across the upper floors of the BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA Tower South in the dynamic Shibaura district, the hotel offers panoramic views of Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay. It features 217 spacious rooms and suites, including three standout signature suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and interiors inspired by Japanese craftsmanship. Guests can relax at the Fairmont Spa and Health Club, home to a 20-metre indoor infinity pool, Technogym fitness suite and tranquil saunas, or opt for the Fairmont Gold experience for enhanced privacy and service. Seven restaurants and bars showcase a variety of global and local cuisines, from teppanyaki and sushi to wood-fired coastal dishes and a discreet listening bar serving rare spirits. With a range of stylish event spaces and a strong focus on hospitality, Fairmont Tokyo offers an elevated base for both business and leisure travellers.

With high-tech meeting rooms, the AC Hotel by Marriott is popular with business people, while its proximity to two subway stations (five minutes away) and location in buzzy Ginza, makes it ideal for tourists. Twin and king-size rooms are available, with the larger categories providing separate sitting areas. All have a minimal, soothing decor with amenities created to make the best use of the space and to reduce clutter. Guests can dine in the onsite AC Kitchen (inside and terrace seating is available with a leafy outlook), or in the AC Lounge. The fitness centre is open around the clock, ideal for those wanting a workout in the wee small hours, when still on British time.

Found on the famed Namiki Dori street, the Hyatt Centric in the fashionable district of Ginza is well placed for a spot of designer shopping. Flanked by Bonsai trees, the entrance leads into the property’s 12 floors, but you’ll need to take a lift to reach the lobby; located on the fourth level. This impressive space overlooks the restaurant and bar NAMIKI667 below, creating a sense of atmosphere immediately. The building had a former life as the HQ of a national newspaper and provides links to this heritage throughout the decor.

As one of the newest luxury hotels to grace the Tokyo skyline, Prince Gallery Kiocho boasts a contemporary style and plenty of artistic touches scattered throughout its 26 storeys. For optimum luxury, guests will want to choose one of the eleven spacious suites that can be found on one of the upper floors, where they will be treated to impressive views of the city from the huge picture windows, while the hotels’ Washoku Souten restaurant is the perfect place to sample traditional Japanese cuisine in a contemporary setting.