The Best Tokyo Hotels: 4 Stylish Stays To Bookmark

Visiting Japan is like seeing the Northern Lights - it’s rare to meet a person without it placed firmly at the top of their bucket list. But after booking your tickets, you need to know where to stay to make it the once in a lifetime trip you expect it to be.

Whether you're heading here for the shopping, the sushi, the shrines, or a little bit of everything, where you stay can totally shape the vibe of your trip. The city’s hospitality landscape has levelled up in the past few years, with a wave of new boutique boltholes, skyscraper suites, and lifestyle-led spaces that blur the line between hotel and hangout.

Looking for a minimalist room with a hinoki tub and skyline views? Done. Want something more social, with DJs in the lobby and sake flights on tap? Tokyo has that, too. There are hotels that double as art galleries, spots where the breakfast includes free-flow Prosecco, and hidden gems in local neighbourhoods where staff will take you on walking tours to their favourite gyoza joints.

Below, we’ve rounded up four of the most exciting stays in Tokyo right now from high-design towers to more affordable boutique finds. Each one nails the basics (comfort, location, style), but also brings something extra to the table - be it views, vibes, or a genuinely great restaurant you’ll want to book even if you weren’t staying the night.

BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel

Location: Shinjuku

Towering above the chaos of Kabukicho, Bellustar is the kind of hotel that feels like its own universe elevated (literally and stylistically), hyper-considered, and deeply peaceful. It’s the crown jewel of the new Tokyu Kabukicho Tower and brings together refined luxury with a distinctly modern Japanese edge. If it’s the wow factor you’re after, you won’t be disappointed, come here if you want to experience the views of the city.

Rooms:
Bellustar's rooms are all about high-altitude calm. Floor-to-ceiling windows mean you’re waking up with sweeping views across the city even catching a glimpse of Mt. Fuji on clear days. Interiors are modern and minimalist, with deep soaking tubs, natural wood tones, and ambient lighting that feels soothing after a night out in Shinjuku.

Food and Drink:
Up on the 45th floor, Bellustar has a few restaurants which bring together French technique and Japanese seasonal ingredients. There’s also a sky bar for nightcaps with a view, plus in-room dining that includes premium bento boxes and late-night Japanese comfort food.

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The Lowdown:

Located in: Tokyu Kabukicho Tower

Address: 1 Chome-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0021, Japan

Phone: +81 3-6233-8800

Prices: approx £320-£345/night

Hotel GrandBach Ginza

Location: Ginza

A hotel that’s low-key elegant and genuinely restful, GrandBach brings a sense of hush to one of Tokyo’s buzziest neighbourhoods. Named after the composer Johann Sebastian Bach, the space is designed to soothe from the warm-toned interiors to the classical music playlists and calming rituals built into your stay. It’s refined, yes, but never try-hard.

Rooms:
The rooms are spacious for Tokyo standards and lean into modern Japanese design with shoji-style sliding doors, muted tones, and warm lighting. Bathrooms are luxe and come with a rainfall shower and soaking tub. Everything is beautifully curated to feel restorative.

Food and Drink:
The GrandBach restaurant Wald Haus serves a solid breakfast spread featuring local ingredients and seasonal Japanese dishes. There’s also a calming mini bar in the lobby and easy access to Ginza’s high-end sushi spots and kissaten-style coffee shops.

Best Facilities & Recs:

Perfect for: Quiet luxury lovers, couples, and anyone who wants to be near Ginza’s boutiques.

Try the nighttime relaxation tea service - a quiet ritual that sets the tone for deep sleep.

The in-room Bluetooth sound system lets you play curated classical playlists.

The Lowdown:

Address: 5 Chome-13-12 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

Phone: +81 3-5550-2222

Prices: approx £250-£300/night

The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor

Location: Ginza

This is the hotel for people who want more than just a place to sleep. Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridorblends boutique design with a real social pulse - it’s part hotel, part hangout, and perfect for those who want to drop their bags, freshen up, and head straight to the bar (or DJ booth). It’s stylish without being showy and sits right on the edge of both Ginza’s polished calm and Shimbashi’s late-night chaos.

Rooms:
This is one of Tokyo’s coolest hidden gems, tucked between the glitzy shopping streets of Ginza and the buzzing nightlife of Shimbashi. Rooms are sleek and contemporary, with warm wood tones, soft lighting, and smart tech touches - including a projector and bluetooth speaker in the shower. Most have compact layouts, but they’re thoughtfully designed with soundproofing, separate shower and toilet areas, and plush beds that make it easy to crash after a long day (or night) out.

Food and Drink:
There’s a social energy that runs through the whole hotel, especially in the Canvas Lounge, which doubles as a co-working space by day and a DJ-hosted bar by night. The Il Cardinale restaurant downstairs serves a surprisingly solid Italian menu (yes, with free-flowing Prosecco at brunch), and the Omiki Bar is an intimate spot for sipping premium sake and shochu into the evening.

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The Lowdown:

Address: 6 Chome-2-11 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

Phone: +81 3-3573-1121

Prices: approx £150-£200/night

OMO3 Tokyo Akasaka by Hoshino Resorts

Location: Akasaka

OMO3 is what happens when cool, compact, and local-savvy come together. Designed for travellers who want to plug into the rhythm of the city (rather than stay above it), this Hoshino Resorts concept nails the balance between affordability and energy. It’s set in Akasaka a lively neighbourhood packed with ramen joints, karaoke bars, and low-key izakayas and serves as the perfect base for travellers who don’t need five-star fuss to have a five-star time. The premise of the OMO hotels is simple: numbered from 1 to 9, each property is rated on the different level of facilities.

Rooms:
A budget-friendly but ultra-stylish offering from beloved Japanese hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts. Rooms are compact but smartly laid out, with everything you need (think: built-in USB ports, rain showers, and minimal clutter).

Food and Drink:
There’s no formal restaurant, but the OMO3 has a small café next door, and you're in walking distance to Akasaka’s huge variety of izakayas, ramen joints, and bars. Staff are known for giving solid recs depending on your vibe.

Best Facilities & Recs:

Perfect for: Solo travellers, digital nomads, and foodies on a budget.

Join the neighbourhood walking tours hosted by OMO Rangers - they’ll take you to hidden gyoza spots and tiny sake bars.

Vending machines stocked with Japanese drinks and beauty products.

The Lowdown:

Address: 4 Chome-3-2 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan

Phone: +81 50-3134-8095

Prices: approx £45-£125/night

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