The collection
36 hotels
Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto
“Heirloom thermal sanctuary”
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
“Lakeside onsen hideaway”
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho
“Levitating skyline cocoon”
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
“Riverside artisan retreat”
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
“Skyline Roppongi roost”
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel
“Riverside ryokan sanctum”
Higashiyama Niseko Village, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
“Slopeside onsen sanctuary”
Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara
“Restored Taisho quarters”
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection
“Showa modernist haven”
The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa
“Subtropical gusuku hideaway”
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka
“Georgian country manor stronghold”
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka
“Skyline craft citadel”
The Tokyo EDITION Ginza
“Intimate Ginza clubhouse”
The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon
“Botanical sky oasis”
The Westin Miyako Kyoto
“Higashiyama hillside outpost”
IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel
“Minimalist cliffside cove”
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo
“Serene skyline roost”
The Osaka Station Hotel
“Elevated railway showcase”
The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection
“Cherry garden tower”
TIAD
“Biophilic parkside hotel”
W Osaka
“Playful neon funhouse”
JW Marriott Hotel Nara
“Mindful modernist base”
Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection
“Bayfront arts salon”
Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort
“Coastal adventure resort”
Sheraton Kagoshima
“Botanical onsen tower”
The St. Regis Osaka
“Elevated Midosuji refuge”
The Westin Tokyo
“Neoclassical Ebisu redoubt”
Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
“Streamlined Karasuma address”
Moxy Kyoto
“Playful industrial stage”
Moxy Osaka Honmachi
“Playful industrial clubhouse”
Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho
“Industrial pop parlour”
Nagasaki Marriott Hotel
“Ocean-liner harbor hotel”
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
“High-altitude skyscraper perch”
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
“Full-service skyline roost”
The Westin Osaka
“Shin Umeda holdout”
The Westin Yokohama
“Biophilic wellness tower”
Our shorthand
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.
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.
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.
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.