19 Best Hotels in Tokyo, Japan

In the revitalized Toranomon district, this Hyatt boutique property occupies the top six floors of one of the city's tallest towers and offers chic guest rooms, considerate service, an airy spa, and views, views, views. The spacious accommodations have walnut-wood furnishings, floor-to-ceiling windows that frame incredible views, and large bathrooms with deep, circular tugs. English-speaking staffers are always at hand to be of assistance. The spa has all sorts of indulgent options, and the Rooftop Bar is an excellent, if pricey, choice for cocktails and champagne.

If you love art, then this hotel should be your lodestar, as everything—from the ornate entryway and the koi pond to the chapel (the property was a wedding complex in the 1920s) and the Chinese restaurant—features elements seemingly plucked from a renowned art museum. Tours are even available to appreciate the hotel's gestalt. The grounds are tranquil thanks to a leafy location close to the Meguro River, one of the city's prime cherry blossom viewing sites. When you've finished sightseeing for the day, head to the eight-floor OUKA lounge for tea or cocktails and some light bites.

Occupying the top nine floors of the glistening Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, this modern hotel has harmonious rooms, tastefully decorated in shades of brown and featuring such touches as down bedding, luxury linens, in-room newspaper delivery, and large picture windows with city-lights panoramas. Corner rooms have sunken marble tubs that allow you to gaze out windows while soaking. The spa, with its signature body scrubs and massages, and the gym are top-of-the-line. The award-winning restaurants offer modern or traditional cuisine, but if you're suffering extravagance overload (and the accompanying prices) you can take a short stroll toward Tokyo Station, with its variety of tiny watering holes and izakaya (Japanese pubs).

This hotel's handsome, refined look sets the stage for a luxury experience that starts in the lobby—a long expanse of white marble lit with oversize drum chandeliers and sunlight pouring in from floor-to-ceiling windows—and continues in spacious guest rooms that are tastefully done in neutral tones with pops of chartreuse. Some Deluxe Rooms have balconies with views of the Marunouchi skyline and nearby greenery. The 19th-floor Club Lounge serves breakfast and evening cocktails to Club Floor guests. The Grand Kitchen offers an array of cuisines with subtle Japanese touches, and the Royal Bar is stocked with a large selection of whiskey brands and cigars. Amenities also include a 24-hour gym, Japan's first Evian Spa, and a pool. Tokyo's most popular jogging course—a  5-km (3.1-mile) loop around the palace—is just outside the door. The hotel also rents bicycles.

Installed in the top floors of the 53-story Midtown Tower, the Ritz-Carlton provides some of Tokyo's most luxurious accommodations squarely in the middle of the city. High-end indulgences like Frette linens and down pillows are standard in the guest rooms, but it's the simple pleasure of gazing at the Tokyo skyline from a perfectly positioned chair that gives the strongest impression of luxury. The spacious marble bathrooms are equipped with double sinks, at least 17-inch plasma TVs, and deep tubs. Guests staying on the Club Level (two top floors) are presented with complimentary snacks and beverages. The spa on the 46th floor has a 20-meter pool, nine treatment rooms, and a hot tub overlooking the city. The Heritage by Kei Kobayashi French restaurant and the Hinokizaki seafood restaurant provide views of Mt. Fuji (on a clear day) and Tokyo Tower.

It's as if a traditional ryokan has been transported from rural Japan and delicately placed into this otherwise unremarkable hotel tower, where, after you snake through the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, you come to the Takanawa Hanakohro, with its Japanese-style suites and a staff that greets you with the utmost omotenashi, or mindful, unobtrusive hospitality. A stay here includes full access to all the lounges at neighboring Prince properties, as well as exclusive access to the Oh-Sai lounge, where you can have breakfast or an evening cocktail and participate in a matcha-making demonstration. Amid the four Prince hotels is a well-manicured garden that has a pond and is a quaint place for a short stroll.

Direct connection to the metro lines makes this a great place to stay, as do the tastefully decorated rooms and lobby designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma. The fitness center and many of the large, modern rooms have excellent city views; some suites even overlook the nearby Hie Shrine. The hotel's three restaurants are all good bets, though the highly rated breakfast is on the pricey side.

Occupying the 19th to 37th floors of a tower that is, itself, on a slope above Shibuya's chaos, this hotel has an expansive, welcoming lobby, as well as spacious, tastefully designed rooms with neutral color schemes and fantastic views of Tokyo Tower or Mt. Fuji (when weather cooperates). Some rooms include windows in the bathroom to allow for bath-time city gazing. Rooms on the Executive floors have access to the 35th floor lounge for cocktails or afternoon tea.

The latest Four Seasons Tokyo hotel, unveiled at the end of 2020, delights guests with its hospitality and sweeping views of Tokyo landmarks, as well as the distant Mt. Fuji. The serene, bright welcoming lounge on the 39th floor gives you the first peek at what you can expect. Every space is thoughtfully designed, and the rooms are no exception, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with incredible views and luxurious amenities. You don’t need to leave for dinner. Just reserve a seat at Pigneto, open-kitchen Italian, or Michelin-starred restaurant Est. Finish the night at Virtù, a bar serving Japan-inspired cocktails. 

Japanese refinement and a contemporary design come together perfectly at the Grand Hyatt, a centrally located hotel where no expense has been spared on materials—from the Frette bed linens to the red-granite pool in the Nagomi spa. Rooms are huge by Tokyo standards, with high ceilings, touch-panel lighting systems, remote-control blackout blinds, and muted earth tones. Bathrooms have a luxurious rain shower and a separate limestone bath. Guests staying in Grand Club rooms receive free use (for a limited time) of meeting rooms, complimentary breakfast, and evening drinks in the lounge. The bar at the Oak Door steak house is very lively in the evenings.

A central location in a bustling complex with restaurants and shopping arcades can make the New Otani feel frantic, but its spectacular, 10-acre Japanese garden can help you find peace. Rooms in the main building feature contemporary Japanese design; those in the Garden Tower overlook ponds and waterfalls. The complex also has a pool and a spa.

Situated in a tower of the glistening Azabudai Hills complex, the Janu is one of the newest and swankiest luxury hotels in Tokyo. This Aman Group hotel, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, has guestrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, and sleek natural-tone interiors that blend Asian and contemporary Western aesthetics. To that you can add eight highly rated bars and restaurants, plus one of the city's finest spas and wellness centers.

The rebuilt Okura combines modern, 21st-century luxury with the retro charm and stylish design of its predecessor, an iconic property that was constructed before the first Tokyo Olympics and featured a blend of traditional Japanese and modernist aesthetics. From the outside, it looks like just another set of steel and glass towers, but the conservative dark wood in the lobby gives the Okura an air of somber sophistication. An on-site museum houses fine antiques and memorabilia connected to the original hotel.

From the staff in caps and sharp suits, often assisting guests from a Rolls-Royce shuttling to and from Narita, to the shimmering gold glow emitting from the top floors, the 24-floor Peninsula Tokyo exudes elegance and grace. The rooms include all sorts of glamorous touches like red-lacquered elm desks, mobile phones for use during your visit, flat-screen TVs in the bathroom, and separate soaking tubs. Bedside panels with remote controls allow you to tweak the room's ambience from the comfort of your bed. Tall windows afford pleasant views of the downtown financial district. Another amazing view can be found from the top-floor lounge, Peter, which serves European cuisine. The hotel's other dining options include Hei Fung Terrace (Cantonese), as well as sushi, tempura, and teppanyaki restaurants.

Occupying the top 11 floors of the 37-storey Marunouchi Trust Tower, near Tokyo Station, the Shangri-La offers superb city views, as well as a lavish interior, including 2,000 works of art hung throughout; 50 glistening chandeliers handmade in the Czech Republic; and large (more than 500 square feet) standard guest rooms that are awash in burgundy-and-brown textiles and equipped with high-end entertainment systems. Upper-floor Horizon Club rooms feature a dedicated concierge and views of the bay and Imperial Palace; suites include additional living and guest rooms. For dining, the Japanese restaurant Nadaman serves teppanyaki, kaiseki, and sushi, while Piacere has creative Italian dishes. Treatments in the Chi spa employ traditional Chinese and Tibetan healing methods.