Nihonbashi Tokyo, Japan
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
Mandarin OrientalSkyline canopy showcase
High-speed elevators rise to the 38th-floor lobby, where floor-to-ceiling glass reveals sweeping views across Tokyo to Mount Fuji.
“Zip up to the wood-filled 38th-floor lobby of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo to discover a stylish hot spot.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Discreet pass-through delivery boxes, sunken granite soaking tubs, and intuitive service overlooking the skyline from high above Nihonbashi.
Remarkable
Panoramic thirty-seventh-floor thermal suites, jetted vitality pools, and bespoke rituals incorporating plum salt, bamboo, and pine oil.
Notable
Soaring public spaces conceived around a living tree, featuring custom fabrics created by traditional Kyoto brocade artisans.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Japan
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
The views from the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo are extraordinary: the hotel begins at the 38th floor, a height from which you can just about take in the whole of the city.
“The property itself resembles a tree, with its entrance at the bottom of the tower representing the base; on the top floor, fabrics and carpets suggest leaves and branches, creating the feeling of a forest canopy.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Historic Nihonbashi unfolds directly below, where traditional kimono merchants and century-old craft purveyors sit beside modern financial headquarters.
The rooms
Framed kimono stencils and washi lamps accent understated rooms, featuring deep sunken granite tubs and binoculars pointed toward the skyline.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The water lounge
Heated tile loungers sit alongside floor-to-ceiling glass on the thirty-seventh floor for post-treatment rest.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Dining spans high-altitude Cantonese at Sense, an eight-seat Roman pizza counter, and craft drinks at Mandarin Bar.
It may be a top-dollar booking, but the service alone is value enough at this hotel with stellar views.
How it began
The hotel was conceived as a vertical living tree, styling upper-floor carpets and woven textiles to mimic a leafy forest canopy.
“The hotel’s design draws on nature and the four seasons, with the hotel conceived as a large living tree…”
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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.