Tokyo's best hotels represent the pinnacle of Japanese hospitality, welcoming guests with unmatched service and meticulous attention to detail. The MICHELIN Key hotels are the best of the best of our selection, based on criteria that includes excellence in design, architecture, service, and sense of place. In Tokyo, our Inspectors awarded One to Three Keys to 20 hotels, a collection of accommodations that ranges from glittering high-rises to intimate, imaginative boutiques. Each is an excellent starting point from which to explore the Japanese capital.
Three Key hotels deliver truly extraordinary hospitality — in Tokyo, they represent everything that makes the city special. Each is distinct in style and personality, but all share one defining feature: breathtaking views.
Soaring above the Yaesu business district, the Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo blends Japanese artistry with the brand's signature Italian elegance. Its proximity to Tokyo Station places guests within a 15-minute stroll of Ginza’s boutiques and just 20 minutes from the Imperial Palace. On site, one of the hotel's standout features is the 40th-floor spa and indoor pool — perhaps the property's crowning view, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame a spectacular Tokyo skyline.
Across the moat from the Imperial Palace, guests celebrate the aptly named Palace Hotel Tokyo for its regal tranquility and deep roots in Japanese hospitality. Bold earth tones punctuate minimalist interiors and a vast collection of commissioned art, while more than half the rooms feature private balconies — a rarity in central Tokyo, even among its most exclusive hotels.
In the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, a flagship property perched in Otemachi One Tower, guests enjoy panoramic views of the Imperial Palace gardens and, on clear days, might even catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji. At est, the hotel’s locally sourced, MICHELIN Star restaurant, diners sit enveloped in glass-walled luxury high above the city.
Tokyo’s three standout Two Key hotels each offer a distinct take on elevated hospitality.
Capitol Hotel Tokyu blends traditional Japanese elements — shoji screens, natural wood, and sliding doors — with contemporary luxury, creating a true urban oasis next to Hie Shrine. The hidden Capitol Bar overlooks the garden, while the hotel offers an indoor pool, spa and several fine-dining options.
JANU Tokyo, opened in 2024, is set in Azabudai Hills, a creative district within walking distance of Roppongi's nightlife. The hotel’s traditional lattice woodwork and natural materials are complemented by a state-of-the-art wellness studio, eight restaurants and sleek accommodations — many with views of Tokyo Tower.
Aman Tokyo spans six sky-high floors of the Otemachi Tower, where washi paper, stone, and wood create a tranquil setting amid the city's financial district. High ceilings and spacious suites offer abundant natural light, while four restaurants serve elevated global fare and guests enjoy the lavish service for which Aman is known around the world.
The One Key Hotels
The One Key hotels span diverse styles and locations, each offering a unique perspective on Tokyo hospitality. Housed in the historic Marunouchi Station building, The Tokyo Station Hotel gives guests immediate access to the city’s top sights. Elegant Western-style accommodations are paired with modern comforts, and ten bars and restaurants keep guests satiated throughout their stay.
Open-plan rooms and communal spaces at K5 blend Japanese tradition with Swedish design, just steps from the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Urban creativity shines in details like vinyl record players and freestanding bathtubs, while the neighborhood buzzes with energy.
Occupying two exclusive floors, Executive House ZEN achieves serenity with its onsite rose garden, an exclusive spa, and traditional cypress wood bathtubs in its suites. The hotel is a peaceful retreat in central Tokyo, moments from the city’s vibrant heart.
Trunk (Hotel) Yoyogi Park’s youthful energy merges Danish design with Japanese aesthetics. Guests can soak in park views from the rooftop infinity pool and dine on locally-sourced oysters and low-alcohol cocktails, all while steps from the greenery of Yoyogi Park.
A five-star boutique in Minato’s fashion district, Aoyama Grand Hotel mixes mid-century modern style with Japanese luxury. Guests enjoy an array of lively restaurants and bars, including a selection of unique Japanese whiskies, and are surrounded by high-end shopping, contemporary art galleries, and the historic Meiji Jingu Shrine, just a 20-minute walk away.
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