Shitamachi skyline citadel
Uniformed staff and a marble lobby greet guests at this high-rise landmark towering over traditional shitamachi streets.
What it’s good at
Notable
Four decades as Asakusa's high-rise landmark, hosting generations of local wedding banquets and family milestones.
Listed
Panoramic evening cocktails at THE TOP BAR Hanabi complement ground-floor coffee at THE LOBBY BAL.
Listed
Japanese-style accommodations bring tatami living and cypress soaking tubs to the historic heart of Tokyo's downtown shitamachi.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Direct underground access connects to Asakusa Station, putting the bustling lanterns and stalls of Senso-ji Temple just a short stroll away.
The rooms
Sixth-floor rooms feature traditional tatami mats and cypress baths looking out over private gardens, while upper levels frame Tokyo Skytree.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor lap pool sits beneath an arched glass skylight looking out over the surrounding city.
At the table
Dining tables look straight across at Tokyo Skytree, and chefs grill over lava stones at the twenty-sixth-floor buffet.
How it began
Built on the former site of the historic Asakusa International Theater, the tower opened in 1985 as the flagship View Hotel.
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How we rate hotels.
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.