Sukiyabashi terrace bolthole
The fourth-floor lobby frames the Sukiyabashi crossing with soaring windows, drawing a lively crowd for evening drinks.
“inside, the fourth-floor lobby lounge offers a moment of calm, with soaring double-height windows that frame the city skyline.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Fourth-floor lounge seating and an open-air terrace bar draw office workers and guests for evening drinks.
Listed
Gensler-designed interiors feature double-height lobby glass framing Sukiyabashi crossing, accented by custom carpets and contemporary chandeliers.
Listed
Accommodations provide Simmons pocket-coil beds, Hansgrohe Raindance showers, Nespresso coffee machines, and Philips Hue adjustable lighting.
What they say
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A budget-friendly hotel disguised as a luxury stay, the Gate Hotel’s glass tower rises up over a bustling intersection in Ginza…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set between Yurakucho and Ginza, the hotel sits steps from luxury boutiques, subway lines, and casual izakayas beneath the railway tracks.
The rooms
Simmons beds and Hansgrohe showers outfit the bedrooms, while corner Luxe rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass wrapping the city.
The gym
Cardio and strength equipment on the 13th floor looks straight out over Hibiya Park.
Restaurant
Anchor Tokyo
Western dishes and cocktails are served beneath bubble-inspired art glass, with tables extending onto the open-air terrace.
At the table
Up on the 13th floor, an open-air wooden deck with a living green wall looks across Ginza.
How it began
Built by Tokyo developer Hulic in 2018, the tower was designed with open terraces connecting guests to the streetscape.
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.