Yongjoon Choi
In 2025, Japan welcomed a staggering 42.7 million international visitors, as reported by the Japan National Tourism Organization. Among these travelers, many chose to stay in Tokyo, which boasts nearly 100,000 available hotel rooms. This surge in tourism has intensified competition within the city’s hotel sector, with luxury accommodation evolving to new heights in Tokyo’s skyline.
Tokyo is home to nearly every major luxury hotel brand, often showcasing multiple locations within the city, such as Four Seasons and Edition. New entries into the market include Waldorf Astoria and Dorchester Collection properties, set to debut alongside JW Marriott Tokyo and Fairmont Tokyo, which opened in 2025.
For travelers seeking uniqueness, accommodations like Hoshinoya Tokyo—a ryokan nestled in the heart of the city—and Janu Tokyo, the first hotel from Aman’s new sister brand, present appealing alternatives. For those interested in a more eccentric experience, K5 offers a boutique stay in a repurposed 1920s bank with individually designed studios and suites.
With seemingly endless choices, the following are ten of the most distinguished luxury hotels in Tokyo for 2026, presented alphabetically.
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Aman Tokyo
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Award: The Stunner
The lobby of Aman Tokyo, located on the 33rd floor, greets guests with an impressive 86-foot vaulted ceiling, evoking the sense of stepping into a grand museum. This luxurious 84-room hotel, nestled in the Otemachi Tower, connects directly to the station below and houses its own patisserie and cafe. After soaking in the lobby’s grandeur, guests can unwind at the two-story spa, featuring a striking 98-foot infinity pool bordered by inviting daybeds, or retreat to rooms inspired by traditional ryokan aesthetics, filled with calming natural wood.
Best amenity: Plush pajamas and slippers await each guest, along with heated bathroom floors leading to a stone, onsen-style soaking tub.
Can’t-miss experience: At Chef Hiroyuki Musashi’s eponymous restaurant, diners enjoy a meticulously crafted omakase menu, paired with home-grown rice, and ceramic dishes made by the chef himself.
From $1,300 a night.
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Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
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Award: Best Rooftop
Set in the Mori Tower of Toranomon Hills, Andaz Tokyo offers a refined experience across its 164 rooms, combining traditional elements like Shoji screen-inspired walls and natural wood furnishings with modern touches. Guests enjoy expansive views of Tokyo Tower through floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel’s AO Spa and Club features a spacious indoor pool, serene traditional baths, and a comprehensive fitness center.
Best amenity: The rooftop bar on the 52nd floor offers breathtaking vistas of Tokyo, with hotel guests enjoying priority seating and no cover charge.
Can’t-miss experience: A visit to The Sushi on the same rooftop is essential for those who appreciate Edomae sushi, ideally paired with Andaz 52 sake.
From $669 a night.
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Bulgari Hotel Tokyo
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Award: Swankiest
The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo stands as a paragon of Italian style with its 98 rooms nestled within the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu skyscraper. Opened in 2023, this chic refuge is conveniently linked to Tokyo Station via underground pathways. With meticulous attention to detail, the hotel features elegant decor, including delicate soap dishes that impress even the most discerning guest. Guests can sip cocktails at the enchanting 45th-floor Bulgari Bar, dressed in the charm of an Italian garden and boasting two terrace spaces, followed by an exceptional dining experience at Sushi Hōseki, where Chef Takuro Shimizu excels.
Best amenity: The Bulgari Dolci Boutique, an in-house gourmet chocolate and pastry shop, completes this opulent experience.
Can’t-miss experience: An afternoon at the spa where guests can indulge in treatments featuring Augustinus Bader or Mauli products, along with options for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
From $1,300 a night.
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Fairmont Tokyo
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Award: Best Debut
With its opening in summer 2025, Fairmont Tokyo, located in the Shibaura waterfront area, features artistic grandeur and lush greenery within a striking lobby that soars 30 feet high. This 217-room establishment merges outdoor and indoor experiences, including a Fairmont Spa with an infinity pool and hot tub deck. Rooms are thoughtfully equipped with cocktail tools and tea sets, enhancing the overall guest experience.
Best amenity: Off Record serves as a speakeasy-style listening bar, ideal for night caps, while Serene, the resident black Lab, adds an element of charm as the hotel’s Chief Happiness Officer.
Can’t-miss experience: Guests can opt for intimate dining at the six-seat counters, either for teppanyaki or sushi omakase, followed by dessert and live music in a cozy lounge.
From $925 a night.
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Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
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Award: Best Bar
Positioned in the heart of Otemachi, the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo prides itself on thoughtful design and amenities across its 190 rooms. Infused with taupe and gray tones, rooms feature inviting details like complimentary snack mixes. Housed on the 39th floor, the lobby serves as a gateway to various dining experiences, including the renowned Virtú cocktail bar and Michelin-starred French restaurant est.
Best amenity: The hotel’s fitness center dazzles with its impressive views, while the spa and indoor pool, enclosed within a solarium, offer guests a haven of relaxation.
Can’t-miss experience: A visit to Virtú promises one of the world’s finest cocktail experiences, known for its hospitality and impressive selection of Japanese whiskies and exclusive drinks.
From $700 a night.
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Hoshinoya Tokyo
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Award: Best Take on Tradition
Hoshinoya Tokyo offers a serene escape from the bustling Otemachi business district. Upon entering, guests are invited to leave their shoes behind, fully immersing themselves in the tranquility of this sophisticated ryokan. The hotel’s rooms come equipped with tatami mat flooring and comfortable low-slung mattresses. Enjoy traditional Japanese breakfasts and omakase dinners while participating in various cultural activities, including sake tastings.
Best amenity: The Ochanoma Lounge on each guest floor serves as a communal space stocked with complimentary refreshments and snacks.
Can’t-miss experience: A soak in the hotel’s hot spring onsen, with water sourced from nearly 5,000 feet underground, promises complete relaxation.
From $730 a night.
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Janu Tokyo
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Award: Fittest
Opened in spring 2024, Janu Tokyo seeks to engage a more social atmosphere with its eight dining options and comprehensive wellness facilities. Situated in Azabudai Hills, its chic accommodations feature stone slab floors and textured walls that create an inviting ambiance. Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the cutting-edge gym, an impressive indoor pool, and wellness options that leave little room for excuses.
Best amenity: A notable feature of Janu consists of balconies in roughly 90 percent of its guest rooms, unusually generous in the luxury hotel segment.
Can’t-miss experience: Enjoying a sumibiyaki meal at the intimate 13-seat counter at Sumi, where a charcoal grill steals the spotlight amid a carefully curated omakase menu.
From $870 a night.
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Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
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Award: A Culinary Tour de Force
Since its inauguration in Nihonbashi in 2005, the Mandarin Oriental has been designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings. The elegant tower accommodates 179 rooms, each adorned with luxurious marble bathtubs and an array of amenities. Within this culinary powerhouse, notable venues include The Pizza Bar on the 38th floor, acclaimed Sushi Shin by Miyakawa, and Sense, a restaurant dedicated to Cantonese cuisine.
Best amenity: Private dining in The Cellar, accessible via a discreet staircase, accommodates intimate gatherings amidst a collection of prestigious wines.
Can’t-miss experience: Visiting the Mandarin Bar for exclusive house pours, innovative seasonal cocktails, and drinks crafted from Japanese ingredients.
From $640 a night.
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Park Hyatt Tokyo
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Award: Best Comeback
The Park Hyatt Tokyo has undergone a stunning revival since its reopening in December 2025, following extensive renovations that aimed to restore its iconic status. Nestled within Shinjuku Park Tower, this hotel features 171 redesigned rooms adorned with fresh art and custom furnishings. The recently unveiled Club on the Park boasts a vast range of wellness facilities, including an indoor pool and multiple treatment rooms.
Best amenity: Guests will find Girandole by Alain Ducasse—a refined French brasserie adorned with red velvet furnishings and striking artwork.
Can’t-miss experience: Evening visits to the New York Bar are essential for those wishing to relive their Lost In Translation fantasies, featuring a curated selection of Japanese whisky and captivating city views.
From $833 a night.
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The Peninsula Tokyo
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Award: Best Old-School Elegance
The Peninsula Tokyo occupies a prime location between Hibiya Park and the Imperial Palace gardens, offering guests a taste of both tranquility and urban vibrancy. Debuting in 2007, the hotel features 314 refined rooms furnished in an opulent palette of crimson and gold. Guests can indulge in multiple dining options, including its celebrated afternoon tea in a stylish lobby lounge, enhanced by live music.
Best amenity: Rooms are equipped with thoughtful features, including portable Wi-Fi devices and digital display panels for weather updates.
Can’t-miss experience: Enjoying afternoon tea amidst the hotel’s elegant lobby is a cherished tradition, elevated by performances from live musicians.
From $536 a night.
