Akasaka Tokyo, Japan
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Classic SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGAkasaka skyline stalwart
Cascading indoor water features and warm cherry wood anchor the multi-story atrium lobby beneath a bustling Akasaka skyscraper.
What it’s good at
Notable
A two-story Club InterContinental lounge provides dedicated concierge assistance, garment pressing, and bespoke skyline afternoon tea.
Notable
Serving Akasaka since 1986, the vast Prominence Ballroom hosts Tokyo milestone banquets, galas, and diplomatic gatherings.
Listed
Skyline cocktails at thirty-sixth-floor MIXX Bar accompany seasonal pool deck gatherings and central atrium lounge refreshments.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Directly connected to Tameike-sanno Station, the hotel sits adjacent to Ark Hills within the diplomatic heart of Akasaka.
The rooms
Origami-inspired accents shape the renovated spaces, shifting from cool blue palettes on lower floors to warm sunset tones higher up.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Set on the fourth floor, the 20-meter open-air pool overlooks surrounding Akasaka skyscrapers during the summer months.
The spa
THANN Sanctuary Spa delivers botanical Thai therapies and aromatherapy treatments in rooms lined with dark lattice screens.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness center features mirrored walls and wood flooring, equipped for cardio and strength workouts.
Restaurant
Teppanyaki Akasaka
Chefs grill prime cuts at a long counter looking straight out over Tokyo Tower and the skyline.
At the table
Dining ranges from international buffets at Cascade Cafe to seasonal afternoon teas served under the soaring atrium.
How it began

Opened in 1986 as the ANA Hotel Tokyo, the property was established to host state banquets and international summits in Akasaka.
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ANA InterContinental Tokyo
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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.