Tokyo drew a record 42.7 million international visitors last year, filling a hotel landscape with nearly 100,000 rooms citywide. For a market that size, the competition at the top has never been sharper. Nearly every major luxury brand has staked a claim in the city, and some, like Four Seasons and Edition, now operate more than one property.
Newcomers keep raising the bar. JW Marriott Tokyo and Fairmont Tokyo both opened in 2025, and Waldorf Astoria and Dorchester Collection have properties on the way. For travelers who want something distinct from the global brand names, Hoshinoya Tokyo offers a ryokan-style retreat within the city itself, a quieter counterpoint to the high-rise towers.
Aman Tokyo remains a favorite for its minimalist take on traditional Japanese design, occupying the top floors of a skyscraper with a two-story spa and sweeping views over the Imperial Palace gardens. Meanwhile, the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo pairs Italian design sensibility with Japanese craftsmanship near Tokyo Station, a combination that has made it a fast favorite among design-minded travelers. Whatever brings you to Tokyo, the right address can make the trip.
- Aman Tokyo: a minimalist, ryokan-inspired retreat spanning the top floors of a Tokyo skyscraper, with sweeping views of the Imperial Palace gardens
- Bulgari Hotel Tokyo: Italian design meets Japanese craftsmanship in this 98-room property near Tokyo Station
- Hoshinoya Tokyo: a ryokan-style stay in the heart of the city, ideal for travelers seeking something distinct from the major international brands
- Park Hyatt Tokyo: the Shinjuku classic made famous on screen, still one of the city's most requested addresses
Tokyo rewards travelers who plan ahead, especially with new properties opening and demand climbing. If a Tokyo trip is on the calendar, booking early is the best way to secure the address that fits.
Attribution: Robb Report
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