Asakusa Tokyo, Japan
Opened
2012
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
The Gate HotelAsakusa skyline roost
An elevator rises above street level to a glass-wrapped lobby framing panoramic skyline views of Tokyo Skytree and temple roofs.
What it’s good at
Notable
Shigeru Uchida interiors feature dark timber tones, a custom light-refracting chandelier, and floor-to-ceiling glass.
Listed
A fourteenth-floor rooftop terrace and bar offering open-air cocktail seating with unobstructed Tokyo Skytree panoramas.
Listed
Perched across from Kaminarimon gate, offering high-floor vantage points over Nakamise-dori and old shitamachi streets.
What they say
One Pavilion
Michelin
2020
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The 13th-floor lobby lifts you clear of the crush, with panoramic views over the rooftops toward the Skytree...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Directly across the street, Kaminarimon's giant red lantern marks the gateway to historic Nakamise-dori and ancient Senso-ji Temple.
The rooms
Charcoal accent walls, warm mood lighting, and Slumberland beds create a sleek, quiet retreat above the bustling streets below.
R restaurant & bar
Floor-to-ceiling windows look toward Tokyo Skytree, and breakfast brings fresh honeycomb alongside Eggs Benedict and French toast.
How it began
Opened in 2012, this converted downtown office building established the flagship address for Hulic's design-forward hotel collection.
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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.