Akasaka Tokyo, Japan
Opened
2026
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
1 HotelsBiophilic skyline retreat
Guests ascend from a moss-lined Oya stone foyer to a sky-high lobby wrapped in preserved greenery and raked plaster finishes.
“Guests enter through a ground-floor foyer of moss-covered Oya stone before ascending to the canopy-like retreat spanning the 38th to 43rd floors.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Interiors by Crème feature living moss walls, Tochigi Oya stone, reclaimed timber panels, and hand-raked plaster finishes.
Notable
Relaxed service pairs with organic cotton bedding, Bamford bath products, in-room water filtration, and electric house cars.
Notable
A thirty-eighth-floor indoor pool and landscaped sky terrace accompany Turkish hammams, cedar saunas, and Bamford spa rituals.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Its minimalist Japanese wabi-sabi interiors pair layers of natural materials with plenty of plants, both in pots and across the living walls, to bring nature indoors...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Akasaka business district, the tower sits minutes from Tameike-Sanno Station with the Imperial Palace gardens a stroll away.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks out over the capital, surrounded by rough-edged timber furnishings, live greenery, and in-room filtered water taps.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 59-foot indoor pool spans the thirty-eighth floor, flanked by stone pillars and views across the city skyline.
The spa
Bamford Wellness Spa pairs British organic botanicals with Japanese bodywork, including Kotoshina green tea rituals and shiatsu.
The hammam and gym
A Turkish hammam and cedar sauna accompany The Field House, where Technogym weights look out over high-rise Tokyo.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
NiNi serves Josper-grilled coastal plates beside high-floor windows, and Spotted Stone pours from a deep Japanese gin collection.
the towering 211-key property has all of the brand’s trademark touches—nature-inspired spaces, calming interiors, and a strong focus on wellbeing—combined with subtle local influences.
How it began
Marking the brand debut in Japan, the property anchors Tokyo World Gate Akasaka with recycled timber and local volcanic stone.
“The rawness of, for instance, the rough edges of the bathroom vanity, marble counters, reclaimed wood furniture and wood panelling adds an honesty…”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.