Tokyo Luxury Hotels

"Hoshinoya Tokyo is situated in a tower in Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, uniquely blending a traditional Japanese garden with a high-rise hotel concept. While its immediate surroundings are dominated by corporate offices like Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, its location isn't as prime as other similarly priced luxury hotels such as The Peninsula Tokyo or Bulgari, with a noticeable lack of nearby dining options or convenience stores. The service, on the other hand, truly made guests feel at home. Each floor boasts a dedicated Japanese-style common area, but the atmosphere felt a bit too rigid or rule-bound. For example, when I asked for a second welcome dessert, it wasn't possible. However, I would strongly advise against staying here for a business trip. Firstly, the hotel's policy of not allowing unregistered guests to enter is quite inconvenient and arguably unsuitable for a business-oriented establishment. Secondly, the hotel itself offers a rich array of experiences – from its two-Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant to kimono fittings, tea ceremonies, kendo classes, hot springs, and sightseeing bicycles. These features highlight its strong appeal for leisure travel, making it less ideal for business."

"The hotel had some nice touches, like small gifts, and they even gave me a box of chocolates for my birthday, though it felt a bit like an afterthought. Other services were pretty good, especially considering the price point. Both breakfast and dinner at the restaurant were decent. However, room service was absolutely terrible and I highly recommend avoiding it – it wasn't inedible, but I'd rather not have eaten anything at all. This hotel is suitable for staying with older relatives; if you're looking for photogenic spots, this isn't the place as it's not very Instagrammable."