Minato Tokyo, Japan
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGLuminous atrium citadel
Elevators rise to a seven-story glass atrium on the twenty-sixth floor, crossed by illuminated water features and glass walkways.
“Aided by large picture windows overlooking Tokyo Bay, the standard rooms do an admirable job of efficiently using their space.”
What it’s good at
Listed
A seven-story glass atrium lobby on the twenty-sixth floor features illuminated reflecting ponds and glass bridge walkways.
Listed
Club InterContinental suites provide dedicated concierge assistance, evening hors d'oeuvres, and deep soaking tubs framing Tokyo Bay.
Listed
Rhythmos Café and Bar sits beneath the soaring glass atrium, serving afternoon tea and evening cocktails to travelers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The style is quietly contemporary, somewhat European, with subdued expanses of wood and stone rather than the traditional lacquer and marble.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
A covered skybridge links directly to Shinagawa Station, placing Tokaido Shinkansen bullet trains and airport rail links seconds away.
The rooms
Decorated in warm wood and earth tones, bathrooms frame Tokyo Bay through floor-to-ceiling glass beside deep soaking tubs.
The gym
Treadmills and exercise bikes on the 26th floor look over the city, backed by a compact mist sauna.
Rhythmos Café and Bar
Backlit shelves and a grand piano sit beneath the central atrium for afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
At the table
The 26th-floor dining hub pairs live Wagyu teppanyaki counters with open tables beneath the soaring atrium skylight.
How it began
Opening in 2003 high above Shinagawa, the property later reconfigured its central atrium and dining spaces around musical themes.
Good to know
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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.