VOL.34 THE TOKYO HOTELS OF 2020 AND BEYOND

Welcome to TOKYO BEAT - a special series by your trusty Tokyo Tourism Representative (New York Office) that aims to provide you with story ideas and inspiration. For those planning a visit to Tokyo, the world is one’s oyster when it comes to finding a quality hotel – with the Olympics commencing in just a few months, this season is seeing both new and renovated hotels opening left and right. From high-tech to architecturally significant, convenient and practical, there’s an option for every type of traveler, and here are some of the most newsworthy today.

Great Choices for Culture Capsule hotels – an essential option for solo travelers – astonished the world decades ago with their tiny but functional quarters. Resol Poshtel Tokyo Asakusa, which opened in January, is a contemporary version of this with cabin-style rooms that impress with its space, cleanliness, and thoughtful features like female-only floors. The proximity to Asakusa’s vibrant ROX Shopping center doesn’t hurt either. Modern Japanese hospitality takes center stage at Tokyo East Side Hotel Kaie (opened in February) near Toyosu, which combines exceptional service with rooms that range from comfortable twins to Japanese style 4 bed suites and even bunk bed style family rooms. People coming to Tokyo for its subcultures like manga and anime will be delighted by Sunshine City Prince Hotel, which is currently open and noted for organizing collaborations with popular manga and anime titles that result in delightfully themed rooms. A more permanent homage to the aesthetics of manga is HOTEL TAVINOS Asakusa (opening in June), whose rooms are graphically striking from the floor to the walls, the bedding and more. Combined with its AI concierge and smart amenities, guests will feel like they’ve walked into the future.

The Best Locations to Engage One of the most talked about neighborhoods is Toyosu, home to the vibrant Toyosu Fish Market, as well as a developing bay area with countless businesses, restaurants, and nightlife. Hotel JAL City Tokyo Toyosu promises to set a new standard in lodging as well, and this Japan Airlines-designed mecca is not only in walking distance to the fish market, but presents state of the art facilities, an exceptional restaurant, and the service the company is known for. Renewed attention is also being paid to Haneda airport, which continues to increase its international expansion. Hotel Villa Fontaine is already upping the ante by actually becoming a part of the airport; guests at their Premier Haneda Airport and Grand Haneda Airport locations (opening this Spring) can enjoy world-class amenities and service as well as unmatched ability to make their flight. It’s also notable that the group is opening Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo Ariake this spring near Toyosu. In terms of covering a multitude of neighborhoods, however, the most ambitious chain of hotels is hotel MONday, whose existing Toyosu location was conceived to be a 260-room home – designed with the Japanese idea of comfort in mind, as opposed to aesthetics or culture. This one is favored by families and larger groups for its plush modern surroundings and attention to service. New locations are opening with hotel MONday Asakusa(April), hotel MONday Ueno Okachimachi (May), and hotel MONday Asakusabashi (June). 

The Latest in Luxury Opening a luxury hotel in Tokyo is no small feat, as the city is brimming with contenders, but that doesn’t stop the most ambitious developers. Opened in January, Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Premier in the city’s beloved Roppongi district aims to set itself from the pack for listening to input often given by travelers – this has translated to incredible views of the skyline, amenities like fitness centers, and modern spaces that are both visually striking and physically relaxing. Mesm Tokyo Autograph Collection (opening in April) in Takeshiba’s waterfront area is inspired by the idea to mesmerize all of its visitors’ senses with the latest trends in Tokyo’s fashion, art, technology, and lifestyle. The hotel’s Chef’s Theater restaurant in particular sounds unique, with French cuisine inspired by the energy and aesthetic of Kabuki. Rooms and amenities keep in mind the needs of international travelers, and promises to provide all of the creature comforts that make a stay in Tokyo exceptional. 

For more information on the latest hotel openings in Tokyo, contact press@tokyo-nyc.com or call 917-200-4887. For general information on traveling in Tokyo, head to TokyoTokyo.jp and Gotokyo.org/en/

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