Every vantage point within the opulent Bulgari Hotel Tokyo delivers panoramic views of the city, whether you’re unwinding on a cabana by the 25-metre indoor pool, feasting on topnotch Italian at Il Ristorante or knocking back Negronis on the grassy terrace of the 45th floor rooftop bar. For the ultimate pampering, book in for the “Ojas” Surrender and Revive Ritual at the spa – you’ll be scrubbed head-to-toe with Himalayan salts before enjoying a marma point massage as your therapist guides you through a meditation.

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Spanning the top six floors of a 52-storey tower in the skyscraper-laden Toranomon Hills, the Andaz Tokyo is a Mid-century-Modern-inspired retreat that’s peppered with traditional Japanese design elements such as washi paper lights and dramatic curved timber sculptures. The smallest offerings of the hotel’s 156 rooms and suites span 50 square metres in size and each offers guests sky-high outlooks over Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Bay or the neighbouring Imperial Palace East Gardens. 

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When you enter in this grand dame of Tokyo’s accommodation scene, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Emperor Hirohito, King Charles III and Barack Obama – all three have stayed there. In 2019, the Okura Tokyo and its 508 rooms and suites were given a complete $1 billion rebuild, resulting in an uber-luxurious retreat that boasts all the modern amenities you’d expect while honouring its illustrious heritage. Located in Minato, the hotel is home to seven restaurants and bars, a five-lane indoor heated pool, traditional gardens and even Japan’s oldest private art museum.

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Even non-guests visit the extensive gardens of Hotel New Otani Tokyo, an extensive labyrinth of koi ponds, waterfalls and native trees that dates back over 400 years. If you’re keen on maximising time for shinrin-yoku (forest bathing, or seeking mindfulness among trees), the hotel is also just a 10-minute drive from the Imperial Palace, another sight surrounded by tranquil gardens. 

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Japanese design principles are deftly applied to the spaces of Otemachi’s Aman Tokyo. This understated hotel celebrates a thoughtful minimalism, harnessing raw materials such as camphor wood, rice paper and basalt stone for a quietly luxurious ambience, outdone only by exceptional service and a double-level spa that peers out over the Tokyo skyline.

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If a luxury ryokan existed, it might look like Trunk Hotel, the greenery-fringed stay in bustling Shibuya. The garden courtyard is the perfect balm for guests buzzing in from the city outside (and the on-site bar, which mixes cocktails with matcha and mescal, helps to take the edge off, too). There’s also a sustainable side to the hotel, with furniture fashioned from reclaimed materials from now-demolished buildings and couches crafted from former wine bottle corks.

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Not many hotels boast a Michelin-starred restaurant on their premises. At The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo in Roppongi, there’s an impressive two. Azure 45, a Japanese-French fusion restaurant, serves up delicious creations crafted from top-tier local produce, while Hinokizaka offers diners a tasting plate of styles from kaiseki to teppanyaki and beyond, with each of the several dining areas offering something a little different.

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Matcha maniacs will adore Hotel 1899, a property inspired by hospitality of Japanese tea culture. The Shimbashi stay mixes green tea with almost anything in its lobby cafe – ice cream, cakes or pastries – but also infuses it into the room’s decor. Take a closer look at the light fixtures in your comfy, minimalist room: the shades are actually matcha whisks.

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You had us at “award-winning spa”. Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, an indulgent hotel that towers over the city’s financial district, may have 12 restaurants and bars but it’s the on-0site day spa you should make a beeline for. Not only are the treatments exceptional – with full “journeys” that any exhausted guest should put aside a few hours for – the windows have glimpses all the way to Mount Fuji.

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Get a feel for what it might be like to live in Tokyo’s quaint Asakusa neighbourhood at Asakusa Kokonokurabu, where the property caters for more than just travellers. There’s also a theatre on-site, along with a great eatery dishing up traditional Japanese breakfasts, sake happy hours and knowledgeable staff who are forthcoming and friendly with their recommendations of where to hang out in the area.

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The Knot is a pared-back property with a central location within walking distance of Shinjuku train station and the people-watching paradise of Yogogi Park. It also treats its guests to cute, complimentary amenities including pyjamas. Feel like splashing the cash this trip? Book the incredible Terrace Suite, a sprawling apartment-esque suite with a full dining area, space for six and a terrace overlooking the green expanse of Shinjuku Central Park.

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Love art? You’ll love Ginza’s Park Hotel Tokyo, a quirky hotel with an entire floor dedicated to the works of Japanese artists. Although the rest of the property is sleek and unadorned, all rooms residing on the 31st floor have been transformed thanks to murals and installations of local artists. On level 25, there’s more to admire, with a couple of the hotel’s eateries and The Society bar offering stunning views of the Tokyo skyline.

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The hotel holy trinity of being dependable, centrally-located and budget-friendly isn’t always easy to find in Tokyo. Shinjuku’s Keio Plaza Hotel is all of these things and more, thanks to a few little extras (L’Occitane amenities and cotton pyjamas) and a few big ones (great on-site eateries and a dedicated tea ceremony room). 

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If you’re staying at Hilton Tokyo Bay, you’re probably here for a good time, not a long time. This family-friendly property is an absolute must for those wanting to be close to the action of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, just a train ride away from the front door. (There’s plenty of fun to be had on-site, too – treehouse-themed bunk beds and dessert buffets are just the beginning.)

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If you’re in town to check out Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel is where you want to be. With themed rooms, park perks (such as park entrance 15 minutes before anyone else) and a location just a 20-minute shuttle ride from the fun, the world of Disney is your oyster.

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Yes, it’s close to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea – a mere 10 minutes by train – but Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay has a few more draw cards for its (likely) Disney-mad guests. Take a turn around the place and you’ll discover a mini golf course, splash pools, a teppanyaki restaurant and a spa for some much-needed relaxation. 

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A “good neighbour” resort of Tokyo Disneyland, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba offers a free shuttle service to and from the park with a few extra drawcards for parents, too. Wellness-conscious guests will love the jogging track, comfy suites, rooftop jet pools and the spa which features an aroma mist sauna and extensive spa menu packed with indulgent treatments for a post-park outing.

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