Postmodern travertine beacon
Red Iranian travertine columns and aged copper lintels front the windowless facade, giving this riverfront design hotel its monumental presence.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Shigeru Uchida’s kinetic Dancing Water sculpture refracts light across the subterranean public spaces.
Notable
A 1989 postmodern landmark whose original architectural sketches and lighting remain preserved throughout.
Listed
Subterranean Lounge EL DORADO centers on an eleven-meter buffet counter and evening drinks.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Quiet izakayas line Haruyoshi outside, while the neon lights and riverside yatai stalls of Nakasu sit just across the bridge.
The rooms
Cream-toned interiors rely on soft indirect lighting and clean lines, with deep soaking tubs in glass bathrooms.
Restaurant
Lounge EL DORADO
A reflecting pool sits at the center of the subterranean lounge, and dishes arrive on custom Yumiko Iihoshi porcelain.
How it began
Opened in 1989 as Japan’s first boutique hotel, the building was designed by Italian architect Aldo Rossi.
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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.