Andaz Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
Squeezed into the top floors of a glittering skyscraper in the furious carnival of Japan’s capital, the 164-room Andaz may be glitzy, but its urban looks and laid-back feel add indie edge to the 52-story stay. Located in Toranomon Hills, an off-beat district that had a mini renaissance during the Olympics, the hotel mirrors its quirky location. There’s no check-in desk – instead, tablet-waving staff greet arrivals in the yellow-lit lounge. Rooms, filled with curved sofas and Bauhaus-inspired cabinets, are cool and collected. At the modish BeBu, American comfort food of the likes of burgers and BBQ ribs find a home. We won’t beat around the bush: the views are the best bit. Bedrooms, the spa and the swimming pool all take advantage of the building’s glassy curve. Up here in stratosphere-brushing territory, the nearby Imperial palace and Tokyo’s mesmerising street traffic are reduced to toy-town dimensions. On the top floor you’ll find a moody cocktail den. Second on the best bits chart is the hotel’s wellness offering. A botanically inspired 36th floor AO spa uses fresh herbs and food produce to pamper guests.
Key Information
- Rooms: 164
- Starting Rate: $669
- Dining: BeBu
- Drinking: Rooftop Bar
- At the Hotel: Wellness centre, pool, valet parking
- 81368301234
- Visit Andaz Tokyo's Website
Location
Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, 1-23-4, Toranomon, Tokyo, 105-0001
