Tokyo has no shortage of hotels. The Statista website tallied 3.77 thousand ryokans and hotel facilities as of March 2023 .
Of course, that number has increased by now. Most international hotel brands have snagged a spot in the city; some, like the Four Seasons and EDITION brands have two in different locations across the metropolis. Aside from known five-star brand names housed in gleaming modern towers, there are also plentiful boutique properties with rich design in Tokyo.
We highlight six, together with memorable and inspiring places to visit in their respective neighbourhoods. DDD HOTEL Designed by architect Koichi Shimohira and his team at design studio Case-Real, DDD Hotel in Nihonbashi is full of delightful and quirky details. The building was formerly a business hotel for 37 years but reopened in 2019 as a property that aims to be more than a place to sleep.
An art display at the foyer and street-level window signals the hotel’s artistic slant. The main art gallery, Parcel, is housed in the hotel’s former parking space. During my stay, New York- and Tokyo-based Ai Makita dystopia imagery and Kan Izumi’s work with fragrance provided layered encounters for guests.
On the first floor is also Michelin-starred, and sustainability-focused French restaurant Nol, helmed by culinary director Tatsuya Noda and chef Takeshitann. A post shared by nôl (@nol.jp) Case-Real retained the original facade’s arched windows and bricks.
Mosaic tiles, moss green colour brass eleme.
