Best Design Hotels in Tokyo

Marunouchi’s big sister hotel occupies the top six floors of a 39-storey skyscraper and accommodates 190 bedrooms. Within a stone’s throw of the Gardens of the Imperial Palace, it has an especially regal, and green outlook. Inside are two restaurants with outdoor terraces and a 1920s-era bar; a spa featuring a 3-D installation that was inspired by Issey Miyake textiles; a 20-metre swimming pool; and traditional soaking baths. For the best suites, book one on the 34th to the 38th floors — these were artfully designed by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston.

Marunouchi’s big sister hotel occupies the top six floors of a 39-storey skyscraper and accommodates 190 bedrooms. Within a stone’s throw of the Gardens of the Imperial Palace, it has an especially regal, and green outlook. Inside are two restaurants with outdoor terraces and a 1920s-era bar; a spa featuring a 3-D installation that was inspired by Issey Miyake textiles; a 20-metre swimming pool; and traditional soaking baths. For the best suites, book one on the 34th to the 38th floors — these were artfully designed by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston.

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.

Food lovers who are looking for an elegant place to stay while spending time in Tokyo are sure to love the Mandarin Oriental. Set in the Nihonbashi district, guests are treated to the choice of 178 rooms that are decorated with charming cherry blossom motifs. The establishment really excels when it comes to its dining options and there are twelve different restaurants to choose from in total, three of which boast Michelin stars. The theatrical performances in the Tapas Molecular Bar always attracts crowds, while Sense offers some of the best Cantonese cuisine in the whole of Japan.

Set on the 40th to 45th floors of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu skyscraper, this latest offering from Bulgari launched with a star-studded event. Celebrities, including brand ambassador Anne Hathaway, graced the opulent new spaces and the hotel was linked to the pink diamond (it’s customary for each of the Maison’s properties to be linked to a precious gem) as a nod to Japanese culture and specifically, pink blossom. Highlights here include the spa, the rooftop Bulgari Bar and Terrace Gardens with wonderful views of the city. For the best room in the house, book the impressive 400 sqm Bulgari Suite.

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 hotel’s Washoku Souten restaurant is the perfect place to sample traditional Japanese cuisine in a contemporary setting.

FUFU Tokyo Ginza opened in November 2025, bringing the brand’s celebrated onsen resort philosophy to the heart of Tokyo’s most sophisticated district. Just steps from Ginza’s flagship boutiques and sparkling towers, yet hidden on a quiet side street, this is a property that values discretion and privacy. Every suite features a private garden balcony, a hot spring bath fed by waters from FUFU Atami, and meals served in the privacy of one’s own dining room. With just 34 suites across five floors, it feels less like a city hotel and more like a ryokan in the sky

With splashes of bright red in the modern sculptures and paintings, Conrad Tokyo features a playful tone that provides luxury lovers with a warm welcome. Set in the very heart of the business district of Shiodome, the hotel boasts excellent business facilities for guests to take advantage of. Looking over both the lush tropical Hamarikyu Garden and Tokyo Bay, this establishment boasts some of the best views in the whole city. The guestrooms here are very spacious and airy and decorated in light neutral tones that help to create the feeling of even more space. Floor-to-ceiling windows also provide guests with excellent city views, while the free freestanding bathtubs allow guests to scrub up while admiring the city around them.

This Pan Pacific Hotel provides jaw-dropping bird’s eye views from its perch on floors 39 to 47 and with bedroom windows seven meters wide. It’s a brand new arrival, opened in the forward-thinking and vibrant district of Shinjuku on the 19th May 2023. Its highlights include a three-storey restaurant and a spa that celebrates the country’s four seasons and terroir. The decor is seductive, with dark interiors contrasted by crisp white bedding. If arriving by air, the hotel will gladly send their limo along to whisk you here with ease.

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.

Japan’s first EDITION hotel is the work of Ian Schrager and architect Kengo Kuma. Housed in a 38-story skyscraper, it’s a funky international property that’s ready to party. There are three places to eat a drink; The Gold Room (a funky setting for drinks and snacks), The Blue Room (all-day dining) and The Jade Room (for fancy food and discovery wine pairings). At the centre of the property lies the swimming pool, but rather than muted tones and spa sounds, it’s equipped with disco lighting. Appealing to a hip crowd of residents, and locals visiting for the cool DJ beats, it has a relaxed and 21st-century vibe.