9-7-1, Tokyo Midtown, Akasaka, Japan | (888) 252-0567
Excellent location inside Midtown Tower, one of Tokyo's tallest skyscrapers
Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and public transportation
Sleek rooms have high-end amenities and fantastic views, some of Mount Fuji
Ample wellness facilities: lap pool, extensive spa, and gym with excellent equipment
Multiple restaurants include Michelin-starred French option and Japanese spot
Two bars, one with an afternoon tea service, a cafe, and pastry shop
Extensive meeting and event space for weddings and corporate gatherings
Business center with translation, photocopying, and secretarial services
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Wellness facilities open to non-hotel guests on a membership basis
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is a luxury business hotel spread out over the 45th through 53rd floors of the Midtown Tower, one of the tallest skyscrapers in the city. As a result, all of its spacious 248 rooms and suites have excellent views, plus they're well-equipped with high-end amenities and luxurious marble bathrooms with flat-screen TVs. A range of on-site restaurants includes the Michelin-starred Azure 45, a Japanese option, and the casual Ritz-Carlton Cafe and Deli, plus there are a couple of bars and a pastry shop. The wellness center is impressive, with a pool, gym, and an expansive spa (though it's open to outside members), plus there are extensive meeting and event facilities. Travelers shopping around may also want to consider Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, which occupies upper floors of the even taller Toranomon Hills skyscraper.
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Scene
Luxury business hotel occupying certain floors of the enormous Midtown Tower
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is situated inside the Midtown Tower, which, at 814 feet (248.1 meters), was the tallest office building in Tokyo until it was surpassed by Toranomon Hills in 2014. The Ritz-Carlton occupies floors 45 through 53 of the skyscraper, and it features sleek and polished interiors with elegant decor. The lobby is grand without being over-the-top, thanks to a mix of black and cream-colored marble, high ceilings, and a few quintessentially Japanese design elements, such as a large bamboo and shrubbery centerpiece installation. Warm, neutral hues dominate the public spaces, garnished with contemporary artwork and elegant furnishings. Clientele is a well-heeled bunch of business travelers and tourists. Extensive meeting and event space means that the hotel gets a good number of conference groups.
Location
Prime location in the Midtown development, near shops, restaurants, and Roppongi Station
The Ritz-Carlton is situated in the Akasaka area of Tokyo, overlooking Hinokicho Park and a 10-minute walk from Roppongi Station. The hotel itself is inside the Midtown Tower, part of the larger Tokyo Midtown development, which it shares with office buildings, condos, and a five-story shopping mall, Galleria, full of restaurants and retail shops. Tokyo Tower is about 20 minutes away via public transportation, or a 24-minute walk from the hotel. Ueno Park, where many of the city's museums are located, can be reached in about 40 minutes by public transit. Getting to Narita Airport takes around an hour and 20 minutes by public transportation, while Haneda Airport can be reached in 40 minutes.
Rooms
Wide range of spacious rooms with luxe bathrooms and excellent city views
The hotel offers four room categories and 11 different types of suites. They're all spacious, with entry-level rooms starting at 560 square feet (52 square meters), while suites range between 861 square feet (80 square meters) and up to 3,300 square feet (307 square meters). Views are fantastic from all of the rooms, and it's possible to see Mount Fuji from many on clear days. Decor is sleek and contemporary, consisting of classic dark-wood furniture, lighter wood wall paneling, and a gray, brown, and beige color scheme. Small Japanese decor details -- such as patterned wall panels featuring traditional designs -- are a nice touch. Standard amenities across all categories include Nespresso coffeemakers, electric kettles and traditional Japanese teapots, well-stocked minibars, large flat-screen TVs with DVD players, electronic safes, and free Wi-Fi. Even entry-level rooms have large and luxurious bathrooms with two vanities, lighted mirrors, walk-in rainfall showers and separate soaking tubs, Toto-brand bidet toilets, and 17-inch flat-screen TVs. Robes, slippers, and high-end Asprey-brand toiletries are provided.Club-level rooms add a host of perks, the main one being access to the Club Lounge, which offers free breakfast, afternoon tea service, evening wine and hors d' oeuvres, and more.
Features
Excellent dining options, swish spa and gym, and expansive event facilities
Features here are unsurprisingly ample and upmarket, with great dining, wellness, and business facilities all on offer. Highlights include excellent dining options, thanks to a range of restaurants and bars to choose from. The snazziest is Azure 45, a Michelin-stared French restaurant with gorgeous views from the 45th floor. Towers is a tad more casual, serving items like grilled steaks and ribs, while Hinokizaka focuses on Japanese favorites, including sushi and teppanyaki. There's also a casual cafe, the Ritz-Carlton Cafe and Deli, with a menu of desserts, coffees, and pastries, plus La Boutique, a pastry shop with sweets and desserts. Bars include the low-key Lobby Lounge, which offers afternoon tea service, light meals, and evening drinks, plus the more stylish The Bar, with snacks, cocktails, and gorgeous city views. Room service is available 24/7. Club-level rooms add a host of perks, the main one being access to the Club Lounge, which offers free breakfast, afternoon tea service, and evening wine and hors d' oeuvres.Wellness facilities are equally impressive, comprising a 20-meter indoor pool with a whirlpool hot tub, a spa with steam and sauna facilities along with a host of treatments available. The 24-hour fitness center is stocked with modern cardio and weight-training equipment, plus fitness clothes and shoes are available for rent for those who forgot to pack their own. Note that the spa and fitness center also offer a membership program for non-resident guests, which can make the area feel busy during peak before- and after-work hours. Meeting and event facilities here are extensive, with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, including a Grand Ballroom for up to 400 guests plus a wedding chapel for smaller ceremonies. Other facilities include valet parking, valet laundry and dry cleaning, a luxury car service, and a business center with translation, secretarial, and photocopying services. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
