Tokyo has always delivered on spectacle – but 1 Hotel Tokyo, the brand’s first Japanese property, takes things to another level. Quite literally. Perched on floors 38 to 43 of the Akasaka Trust Tower, this nature-infused sanctuary offers sweeping views over the Imperial Palace gardens and Tokyo Tower, all wrapped in the kind of effortless, considered luxury that makes a trip feel genuinely special.
The design tells a story from the moment you arrive. A living green wall at street level signals the shift in pace, and as you ascend, the interiors unfold like travelling up through a forest canopy – biophilic art crafted from preserved moss, locally made ceramics, reclaimed timber, and lush plantings at every turn. It’s calming, beautiful and distinctly Tokyo.
For couples, the Bamford Wellness Spa is a highlight – a collaboration with organic living pioneer Carole Bamford offering treatments that draw on shiatsu, reflexology and yogic breathing. The Japanese Bamboo Massage, using Kyoto bamboo tools and green tea-infused oil, is the kind of experience you’ll still be talking about on the flight home.
Come evening, Spotted Stone beckons – a destination bar devoted to Japanese craft gin, with nearly 100 varieties curated like a living library. Meanwhile, NiNi restaurant blends French Riviera elegance with Japanese seasonality in a dining room that shifts from relaxed brunch spot to something altogether more atmospheric after dark.
Sustainability is woven throughout, with Japan’s highest environmental certification – CASBEE S – and even a complimentary electric Audi for exploring the city.
Whether you’re after a spa weekend, a design-led city break or simply the finest room views in Tokyo, 1 Hotel Tokyo delivers all three.
1 Hotel Tokyo is now open in Akasaka. Visit 1hotels.com/tokyo
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