Your trip to Tokyo will change depending on the hotel you choose. Four noteworthy hotels offer new ways to stay in Tokyo

Just like New York. Have fun even while you're at the Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho

As soon as you step inside, you'll find yourself greeted by a stylish and playful entrance, making you feel as if you're in New York. The hotel's concept is "PLAY ON," which means "Play to your heart's content!" The hotel is decorated in a stylish pink color, and as the word Moxy means Moxie (energy), the unique experiences and design will add to the excitement of your trip.

The reception is on the left side of the entrance hall. The front desk also doubles as a bar, and behind it is a shared space with a kitchen. Once you've checked in, a friendly hotel staff member will hand you a welcome drink to help you relax.

There is a billiard table in the bar lounge, and there is also a soccer game and ping pong table in the space to the right of the entrance hall. These mini activities within the hotel can be enjoyed freely with friends. After sightseeing outside the hotel, you can enjoy your time in the bar lounge, and when you're tired from all the fun, you can head to your comfortable room. This is truly a hotel for "playing to your heart's content."

The shared space is also home to a wide variety of events, including DJ events, live music, yoga, comedy shows, English conversation classes, and painting events. If you're staying here, it might be a good idea to time your stay to coincide with the event you want to attend.

Upon entering the compact rooms reminiscent of New York apartments, you'll find tables and chairs that fold down and hang on the walls, allowing you to spread out only what you need, giving you a sense of spaciousness.

The beds are comfortable, with Simmons mattresses that are extremely comfortable to sleep on, and the room designs are stylish. In addition, playful objects such as retro telephones and musical note-shaped instruments called "Otamatones" add to the cuteness, and are sure to get you excited.

Kinshicho is easily accessible from Narita Airport, and there is a shuttle bus from Haneda Airport to the nearest Kinshicho Station. It is also relatively close to Tokyo Station, making it convenient for touring tourist spots such as Shibuya, Akihabara, and Asakusa, and is within walking distance of Tokyo Skytree® and Mizumachi, a complex commercial facility that just opened in June this year. For those who like to travel actively, we recommend the Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho, which will support you with a stay that will invigorate you.

Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho

Enjoy a fulfilling workcation at Aloft Tokyo Ginza

Aloft Tokyo Ginza just opened on October 1, 2020. Aloft is a next-generation hotel brand that is expanding globally, with the theme of "design, music, and technology." Aloft Tokyo Ginza is its first hotel in Japan.

You'll notice its uniqueness the moment you step inside the hotel. Digital graphics are installed in various places throughout the hotel, modern art with a Ginza and Japanese motif, and there are sophisticated decorations and a number of smart systems, such as automatic check-in. Not only is there high-speed Wi-Fi, but there are also power outlets and USB ports located throughout the building, making it the perfect environment for workcations and nomadic work.

When staying at a workcation, it's important to have not only a good work environment, but also a place within the hotel where you can relax and get inspired. On the first floor of Aloft, there is the "W XYZ Bar," which can also be used as a cafe.

This space is used to host the music program "Live@Aloft," an acoustic live show by up-and-coming artists that has become one of the highlights of the Aloft brand.

Information on artists scheduled to perform will be updated in the future according to the situation, so please check social media etc.

On the second floor, there is a walk-in all-day dining restaurant called "The WAREHOUSE" with a semi-open kitchen. The spacious space has a playful industrial design reminiscent of a club. These dining areas are also dotted with a variety of large and small works by up-and-coming artists, inspiring creativity.

There are a total of 205 guest rooms in the 16-story building. All rooms except the suites are available in two sizes: 23 square meters and 27 square meters. The white-based space features designs with the letters of Ginza's "Miyuki Street" and colorful interiors, and is dotted with art.

The large windows have a double structure: an art screen that blocks out light, and a white screen that lets light through while providing privacy. You can freely adjust the brightness, so you can sleep soundly even during the day, and it's also perfect for when you want to take a nap.

They also offer recommended stay plans for workation. There is the "All Inclusive" plan, which includes use of all the in-house dining facilities, and the "Workation @Aloft" plan, which is available for medium to long-term stays starting from five nights and allows you to enjoy "illy" coffee and "Art of Tea" organic tea as many times as you like during your stay.

And the perfect place to refresh yourself after work is the rooftop bar "Roof Dogs." Their specialty is sparkling wine and hot dogs, and the hot dogs come in a variety of flavors, including American and Italian. ("Roof Dogs" is closed during the winter, but you can enjoy the rooftop by ordering takeout drinks and food from "W XYZ Bar" on the first floor.)

The rooftop of GINZA SIX is at almost the same eye level, with the intersection of Higashi Ginza below. The unobstructed view of Tokyo's nightscape from the rooftop of Ginza offers an outstanding sense of openness. With workcation becoming more commonplace, Aloft Tokyo Ginza offers an excellent environment for those who want to balance work and travel in Tokyo.

Aloft Tokyo Ginza

Experience innovative services at Mesm Tokyo in the trendy Takeshiba area

Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection opened on April 27, 2020. It is one of the highlights of Waters Takeshiba, a complex located on the waterfront surrounded by nature, and is characterized by its abundant charm, including services, facilities, and systems that are not found in existing hotels.

You can experience this unique service from the moment you arrive at Haneda Airport. There is a plan that allows you to travel by boat from the airport to the hotel on the newly built route between the airport and Waters Takeshiba.

After enjoying the approximately 40-minute sea tour, head to the dock in front of the hotel. From there, the hotel crew will assist you in easily accessing the hotel.

Water buses also depart from Waters Takeshiba, which travels around Asakusa, Ryogoku, Odaiba, Kasai, and other areas. Tokyo used to be a water city, with waterways running throughout it. You can get a glimpse of what Tokyo was like in the past.

Upon entering the hotel, you will be greeted by Star Service hotel crew wearing uniforms designed by Wise Bangun, the genderless line of global brand Yohji Yamamoto.

This "Star Service" represents the innovative spirit of Mesm Tokyo. All Star Service Crew members are experts in accommodation, restaurant guidance, doorman and portering, and are a team that provides all-round, attentive service to customers.

Another unique feature is that all guest rooms are equipped with tablet devices with a special system built in. Not only do they provide information about the hotel's facilities and the surrounding area, but they also provide Star Service, which can respond to any requests you may have by simply pressing a button on the guest room phone.

Other unique features include the "THE BLEND" series of amenities, which are collaborations with brands associated with Japanese craftsmanship such as "Bulk Homme" and "Sarutahiko Coffee," as well as digital pianos installed in every room.

The night view over Tokyo Bay, which is unique to this location, is also a highlight. The rooms on the Hama-rikyu Garden side have balconies, and offer a night view of the illuminated Kachidoki Bridge and Tsukishima area in the foreground. You can also see Tokyo Skytree in the background, making it a great place to enjoy a romantic evening.

This view can be enjoyed especially from the lounge at the back of the lobby on the 16th floor. The bar and lounge "Whisk," which has the concept of an "artist's atelier," is characterized by its focus on creative cocktails known as "mixology." All 18 of their flagship mixology cocktails are priced from 2,000 yen per glass (tax and service charge not included). All of them are based on famous art from around the world, past and present, and non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

If you'd like to enjoy a sophisticated stay in Tokyo, why not try a hotel stay at Mesm Tokyo?

Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection

The height of luxury. Enjoy the ultimate in luxury at The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo in Roppongi

The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo in Roppongi is synonymous with luxury hotels in Tokyo. The hotel is known for its high level of hospitality, which has even been described as "mysterious" and "ultimate," and it is at the Ritz-Carlton Club Level that you can truly experience the essence of this hotel.

Club level guests can enjoy a variety of benefits, including exclusive concierge service, personal check-in and check-out, and free shoe shine and clothing pressing services (up to 5 items per stay). Among other benefits, the Club Lounge on the 53rd floor, the top floor of the hotel, is available, offering a wide selection of drinks and food presentations five times a day, including breakfast and afternoon tea.

After checking in, enjoy afternoon tea at the Club Lounge, which can only be accessed with a special key. The space is themed around a residence and is divided into four areas: the reception, garden terrace, dining room, and library lounge, allowing you to spend your time however you like.

Beyond the windows is a magnificent view from over 240 meters above ground. On clear days, you can spend an elegant moment gazing at Mt. Fuji. Afternoon tea offers sweets and savory dishes made with seasonal ingredients, paired with your choice of tea, coffee, or champagne. Like the afternoon tea available at The Lobby Lounge on the hotel's 45th floor, it will be a festive offering in December. (*At the time of photographing, the menu was themed around the autumn harvest festival.)

The spa and fitness facilities are not exclusive to the club level, but they are also special features that are unique to this hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Spa Tokyo now offers facial treatments using Shiseido's premium line, Cle de Peau Beaute Synactif, and also offers a special menu that can only be experienced here in the world.

The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo is unique in that it is 46 stories above ground and offers a city view from there. The soothing treatments and graceful landscapes promise to refresh you from the bottom of your heart.

The most popular of the Club Level rooms is the Club Millenia Suite, located on the corner. From the bathroom you can see Tokyo Skytree®, and from the living room you can enjoy a spectacular night view of both Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree®.

The hotel has seven elaborate restaurants and bars, including a one-star Michelin French restaurant, but you can also enjoy a private dinner in this room with a superb night view. For special anniversaries, enjoy a stay at this coveted hotel where the stay itself will become a blissful memory.

The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo

One of the purposes of traveling is to have an extraordinary experience, whether that be to feel luxurious or to be stimulated. Each of the hotels introduced here offers a different kind of extraordinary experience. Why not take this "new way of traveling" during the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to enjoy a trip where staying at a hotel is one of the purposes of your trip? Be sure to use this article as a reference when planning your stay in Tokyo.

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All four hotels introduced here are part of the Marriott Group's hotel brands, and you can enjoy the benefits of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program.

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