Tokyo, Japan has to be one of the best places in the world to indulge in 5-star hotel luxury. In a country already known for incredible omotenashi, or Japanese hospitality, 5-star hotels in the capital city of Tokyo take the cake for showcasing world-class care and culture. These BEST 5-star hotels in Tokyo display not just comfort, class, and exceptional service, but also amazing architecture, impressive culinary experiences, and state-of-the-art amenities and wellness spas.
Tokyo’s selection of 5-star hotels is some of the best in the world. This list includes the Park Hyatt Hotel, known for being the backdrop of movie “Lost in Translation”, the Mandarin Oriental with its many Michelin-starred chefs and restaurants, and the newly-opened Bvlgari Hotel. It also includes Michelin-ranked three-key hotels like the Four Seasons Hotel at Otemachi, and the Imperial Hotel, which has been a prestigious Tokyo hotel since 1890!
Prepare to experience Japan like royalty at these best 5-star hotels in Tokyo!
1. Bvlgari Hotel (Ginza)
The Bvlgari Hotel in Ginza is a luxury hotel owned and operated by the Italian brand of the same name, and was the 8th Bulgari hotel to open around the world when it opened in 2023. It’s one of the newest and most sought-after accommodation experiences in Tokyo.
What amenities are available at this 5-star Tokyo hotel?
This hotel is home to Il Ristorante Niko Romito, a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant, as well as a high-class, 8-seat only, omakase Japanese sushi restaurant. A bar and lounge are also available at the hotel, as is a massive wellness spa, indoor pool and hot tub, and fitness gym. A personalized concierge service is also available so guests can experience the most of Tokyo shopping, culture, and history with a private guide.
What makes the Bvlgari Hotel unique?
The Bvlgari Hotel is in one of the tallest (and brand new) buildings in East Tokyo, located on the 40th to 45th floors. The rooftop outdoor terrace space of this skyscraper has unparalleled views across Tokyo, and is the perfect place to relax and socialize. This hotel has also received three Michelin keys, the highest honor for hotels, solidifying it as one of the best 5-star hotels in Tokyo.
The Bvlgari Hotel is located next to Tokyo Station, putting guests steps away from the most well-connected train and bus station in Japan. The hotel is also close to Ginza, the luxury shopping district of Tokyo.
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2. Mandarin Oriental Tokyo
The Mandarin Oriental has a long history of being the top choice for travelers seeking a 5-star hotel in Tokyo. The rooms are located on the 30th-36th floors of the Nihonbashi Mitsui building, with some rooms able to see Mt. Fuji on clear days.
What amenities are available at this 5-star Tokyo hotel?
This hotel is home to an award-winning spa, as well as a sauna, hot tub, and fitness room. A total of 9 dining options are available here, including Italian, Japanese, Cantonese, French, and more. Special Japanese handicraft experiences and tours of Tokyo can be reserved through the concierge.
What makes the Mandarin Oriental hotel unique?
The Mandarin Oriental’s claim to fame are its Michelin-featured and unique drinking and dining experiences. Tapas Molecular Bar, an intimate, 6-seat restaurant, formerly had one Michelin star but is still hails a Michelin innovative restaurant award. You’ll eat food here prepared in ways you’ve never experienced before! The Mandarin Oriental is also home to the Pizza Bar on 38th, a Bib Gourmand-awarded pizza restaurant which makes omakase, or tasting menu pizza with unique toppings. Both of these restaurants are also on the list of 50 best restaurants in the world!
The Mandarin Oriental is located in the Nihonbashi banking district of East Tokyo, making it a less-crowded alternative to Ginza, Akihabara, and Asakusa while still being close to major East Tokyo tourist hubs. It’s located within walking distance from Tokyo Station.
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3. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
The Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi is another 3-Michelin key hotel in Tokyo, which opened in 2020. Its convenient location near Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace make it a convenient place to stay for exploring Tokyo and the rest of Japan.
What amenities are available at this 5-star Tokyo hotel?
Key amenities here include a 20-meter indoor pool, steam rooms and Japanese rotenburo (public bath facilities similar to onsen). They offer a 24-hour fitness gym including personal trainers on-site, and wellbeing programs that pair spa and wellness treatments with yoga, pilates, and gym workouts. A Four Seasons gift shop is also available on-site for unique souvenirs and travel goods. Dining options include a Michelin-starred French restaurant EST, an Italian restaurant, as well as a cafe serving afternoon teas, and a cocktail bar.
What makes the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi unique?
As a larger and newer Four Seasons hotel, guests can expect modern and premium amenities mixed with Japanese aesthetics. The rooms occupy floors 33-39 of the Otemachi One Tower, and come with East Tokyo city views or Imperial Palace and surrounding garden views.
Based on the hotel’s proximity to Tokyo Station, the concierge here can help guests book shinkansen or bullet train tickets to destinations around Japan. They also organize special cultural experiences like Japanese sake and whisky tasting, tours around Tokyo, and authentic Japanese cultural experiences.
This Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo is located in the Otemachi business district of Tokyo, just west of Tokyo Station. It’s known for high-end hotels and fine-dining, as well as a bustling commercial atmosphere.
Find the latest rates and availability for the Four Seasons Hotel at Otemachi here.
If you’re a fan of the Four Seasons brand, you can also consider the 5-star sister hotel, the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. This Four Seasons is similar in location but with fewer rooms, making for a more intimate experience.
4. The Conrad (Shimbashi)
The Conrad is an upscale and trendy 5-star hotel in Tokyo, owned by the Hilton group. The hotel boasts beautiful views of Tokyo Bay, Rainbow Bridge, and Hamarikyu Gardens, one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Tokyo.
What amenities are available at this 5-star Tokyo hotel?
The Conrad has a 25-meter long indoor pool that guests can use, as well as a wellness spa and spa shop, fitness room, and concierge service. Five different dining options are available here including modern French, Chinese, Japanese, and more. The concierge here offers Kintsugi classes (which is using gold to restore broken ceramics), as well as zen meditation, sake tastings, and local walking and jogging route guidance.
The hotel is located on floors 28-37 of the Shiodome skyscraper.
What makes the Conrad hotel unique?
The Conrad is known for its unique and seasonal afternoon tea and other dining options, making it an exciting place to stay over multiple trips to Japan. The beautiful Twentyeight Bar & Lounge overlooks the Tokyo Bay side of the hotel, featuring cozy seating arrangements that make it an ideal spot for a romantic date night.
Booking a Executive room, Deluxe Suite, or Royal Suite, and you get access to an Executive Lounge which has breathtaking views of Tokyo Bay and Rainbow bridge, as well as complimentary afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
The Conrad is located in Shimbashi in southern Tokyo, near Hamarikyu Japanese gardens and walking distance from Ginza and the Tsukiji fish market. Shimbashi also has great connectivity to Haneda airport for early morning or late night flights.
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5. The Park Hyatt (Shinjuku)
The Park Hyatt is located in a unique building in the Shinjuku skyline, looking like three skyscrapers all connected at the base. This hotel is one of the most well-known 5-star hotels in Tokyo, both to local and international guests.
What amenities are available at this 5-star Tokyo hotel?
The Park Hyatt in Shinjuku has recently been closed to undergo 17 months of renovation, in preparation for their 30th anniversary. Scheduled to re-open in October 2025, we hope to see the hotel retain some of its famous amenities like its world-class bars and restaurants! Previous amenities included an indoor pool, fitness area, indoor garden, library, public bath, and spa.
What makes the Park Hyatt hotel unique?
The Park Hyatt is famous for being the backdrop of the movie “Lost in Translation”, starring Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray. The New York Bar & Grill on the 52nd floor of this hotel is where the two main characters meet. The spectacular views and classy ambiance of the bar is something that should be experienced at least once in your life, especially if you’re a fan of the movie.
The Park Hyatt hotel is located in west Shinjuku, a Tokyo neighborhood known for shopping, dining, and nightlife. Staying here means close proximity to Shinjuku Station, the largest train station in the world which is well-connected to other parts of Tokyo and Japan.
6. The Tokyo Station Hotel
The Tokyo Station Hotel boasts over century of history, with its prime location being only one point of its appeal. The hotel occupies the upper floors of the iconic, red-brick Tokyo Station building, and offers luxurious, subdued Western-style interior that will transport you miles away from the bustlings train station crowds below.
The location in the heart of the city and with connections to airport lines and busses, it’s the perfect place for first-time travelers to Tokyo.
What amenities are available at this 5-star Tokyo hotel?
The Tokyo Station Hotel was remodeled in 2012 to offer contemporary comfort while still preserving its architectural heritage. Guests staying here have access to the nearby JEXER gym and spa, which provides fitness facilities and onsen-style bath and sauna. At the hotel 10 different restaurant, bar, and cafe options are available, as well as a shop that sells exclusive Tokyo Station Hotel souvenirs. The shopping and dining options in Tokyo Station itself are endless too.
What makes the Tokyo Station Hotel unique?
Staying at the Tokyo Station Hotel is like staying in a piece of Tokyo architectural history. The Tokyo Station building is designated a Cultural Property of Japan and is one of the most well-known and well-loved buildings in Tokyo.
The Tokyo Station Hotel is located in the upper floors of Tokyo Station, making it the perfect place to stay when arriving to Tokyo late, or leaving early via train or bus in the morning. The station is well-connected by train, subway, shinkansen or bullet train, highway bus, airport bus, and taxi.
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The Tokyo Station hotel is also on my list of cool & unique hotels in Tokyo!
Looking for other things to do in Tokyo?
- Read up on my Tokyo itinerary – The Perfect Three Days in Tokyo Itinerary
- Check out the highlights – Top 15 Things To Do In Tokyo
- See Tokyo’s weird and quirky side – 40 Weird And Unique Things To Do In Tokyo
- Learn where to escape the crowds – Off-The-Beaten-Path Places In Tokyo
- Get out of the city for a day – Best Day Trips From Tokyo
- Gain some elevation over Tokyo – Six Amazing Tokyo Viewpoints
7. Andaz Tokyo (Toranomon Hills)
Andaz opened in Tokyo 2012, the eighth installment of this range of Hyatt concept hotels. Located on the top floors of a 52-floor skyscraper, the views from here of Tokyo, including the iconic Tokyo Tower, are unforgettable.
What amenities are available at this 5-star Tokyo hotel?
Andaz offers spacious, modern rooms and suites with Japanese aesthetics. Available for guests to use is a 20-meter indoor pool including a sauna and hot tub, a fitness center which overlooks the Imperial Palace, and a spa and wellness center.
Guests can also use a 24-hour lounge and choose from a number of dining options, the most popular being the Tavern Grill & Lounge on the 51st floor, and the omakase sushi restaurant and Rooftop Bar on the 52nd floor.
What makes the Andaz hotel unique?
The hotel is particularly famous for the stunning rooftop bar on the 52nd floor, which provides breathtaking and panoramic views of Tokyo.
Andaz is located in Toranomon Hills, a modern and trendy neighborhood in Tokyo known for its mix of skyscrapers, fine dining, lifestyle shopping, and green spaces. The area is close to Hibiya and Ginza to the west, and the flashy Roppongi shopping and museum district to the west.
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8. Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo Premier Grand (Shinjuku)
The Keio Plaza Hotel Premier Grand is the luxury Club Floor of the Keio Plaza Hotel, which opened in 2012 to offer the ultimate luxury stay experience in a 5-star hotel in Tokyo. The Keio Plaza Hotel meanwhile, opened in 1971 and holds the distinction of being the first Tokyo skyscraper hotel.
What amenities are available at this 5-star Tokyo hotel?
Guests staying in the luxurious Premier Grand floor have exclusive access to the floor’s Club Lounge, which has a panoramic view of Tokyo from the 45th floor. Food, drinks, and alcohol are served here throughout the day. A dedicated concierge is also available here for Premier Grand guests, and private taxi tour guides can be arranged for comfortable Tokyo sightseeing.
Premier Grand guests can also access of the rest of Keio Plaza Hotel’s 5-star amenities. This includes an impressive 22 restaurants and bars, including 7 Japanese restaurants, a salon, lounge space, outdoor pool, spa, and in-room massage. Some luxury relaxation menu items are only available to Premier Grand guests.
The Keio Plaza Hotel has a JTB travel center within it, so you can join one of 50 different bus tours around Tokyo and surrounding areas which depart right from the hotel lobby. Free shuttle busses also go to Tokyo Disney Resort!
What makes the Keio Plaza Hotel unique?
The Keio Plaza Hotel offers a number of in-house Japanese cultural activities. You can take part in special experiences like wearing a traditional Japanese kimono, participating in a tea ceremony, and trying ikebana flower arranging, from the comfort of your hotel.
The Keio Plaza Hotel is another 5-star hotel in Tokyo located in Shinjuku, the vibrant, neon-lit neighborhood known for late nightlife and, skyscrapers, and a 3D cat billboard.
Find the latest rates and availability for the Keio Plaza Hotel Premier Grand and the Keio Plaza Hotel, both incredible Tokyo 5-star hotels.
9. The Aoyama Grand Hotel
The Aoyama Grand Hotel is a boutique hotel in Tokyo known for its trendy restaurants and bars, its lively rooftop, and for its youthful vibe that matches the Tokyo fashion district it’s located in. It’s one of the best 5-star hotels in Tokyo for the young, and young at heart.
What amenities are available at this 5-star Tokyo hotel?
The Aoyama Grand Hotel is an unconventional and unique 5-star hotel that offers mid-century modern artwork and room interiors. A number of different room styles and sizes are available to guests, all of which have beautiful views of the surrounding city. The hotel has 6 restaurants and bars on-site, offering Japanese and all-day dining food. There is also a fitness room and shower room on-site.
Guests here have access to a premium airport transfer service, rental e-bikes, and entry to the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium indoor swimming pool which was used in the Tokyo Olympics.
What makes the Aoyama Grand Hotel unique?
The Aoyama Grand Hotel doesn’t just provide 5-star luxury and comfort, it also provides a space to experience Tokyo nightlife at its bars and open rooftop spaces. The Exotic & Spice rooftop space is a popular spot for local Tokyo-ites to grab a drink and enjoy stunning city views while being surrounded by exotic plants and greenery. On summer Fridays and Saturdays, the space turns to a Botanical Music Lounge with a live DJ.
The Aoyama Grand Hotel is located in the Aoyama neighborhood of west Tokyo, known for fashion and Japanese pop culture. It’s located walking distance from the flashy Omotesando shopping district, Harajuku, and Shibuya.
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10. The Imperial Hotel (Hibiya)
The Imperial Hotel is a luxurious Tokyo hotel located near, you guessed it, the Imperial Palace in Tokyo’s east. The Imperial Hotel is a prestigious hotel has been operating as a high-end hotel in Tokyo since 1890.
What amenities are available at this 5-star Tokyo hotel?
The Imperial Hotel offers a number of dining options including French, Japanese, and causal diner food. Several of the restaurants on-site have private rooms available for booking, for an intimate and discreet experience.
Hotel facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, spa, and a music room with a Steinway grand piano! A traditional Japanese tea ceremony room is also available on-site for guests to take part in a traditional Japanese experience. For guests with children, a child care room is also provided.
What makes the Imperial Hotel unique?
The long history of the Imperial Hotel as a prestigious establishment means you’ll be spending time in a piece of Tokyo and Japanese history here. The Imperial Hotel has hosted many dignitaries and celebrities since its opening – you never know who you’ll cross paths with here!
The Imperial Hotel sits opposite from Hibiya Park, a large green space which holds a number of events and festivals during the year. It’s walking distance to Yurakucho, a modern dining and shopping district known for traditional izakaya pubs tucked under the train tracks.
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Are You Prepared For Your Trip To Japan?
Be sure to check out my Japan home page for Japan travel information, insider tips, reading list, and must-haves for traveling to Japan!
- Book Your Flights – To find the cheapest flights, flexibility is key. I use both Google Flights for their low fare calendar, and Skiplagged, which uses airfare loopholes to get the lowest prices. For a trip to Japan, check flights to both Tokyo airports (Haneda, Narita) and to Osaka (Kansai).
- Getting Around Japan: Prepare your JR Pass and Suica transit card before you depart.
- Book Your Accommodation – Check out Booking.com for the largest selection of accommodation in Japan. Consider having a bit of fun at one of these Weirdest Hotels in Japan too 🙂
- Book Local Excursions – Don’t miss out on world-class experiences, like Teamlab Borderless or Tokyo Disneyland, by booking tickets online now. Check GetYourGuide and Klook for fun experiences all around Japan.
- Stay Connected: Order a pocket WiFi for airport pickup if you’re traveling with family or with a large group. Solo traveling to Japan? Order a SIM card just for you.
- Pack Your Essentials – Check out my posts about Long Term Travel Gear, and Carry-On Luggage Packing Essentials.
- Read more on my Travel Resources page!
