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Aman Tokyo

Tokyo

Light-filled, spacious escape in bustling Tokyo

Bringing serenity to the city: It may sit in the heart of the sprawling megalopolis of Tokyo, but its sleek, serene and unwaveringly luxe atmosphere belies its location. The hotel became Aman's first urban outpost when it opened in 2014, smoothly spanning the top six floors of a shiny 38-storey skyscraper in the bustling Otemachi financial district. The transition from city to escapism is instantaneous upon arrival at the airy 33rd floor lobby, with its cathedral-high ceiling of crafted white washi paper; abstract seasonal floral and rock displays on reflective waters and iconic city views.

Irresistible lodgings: A refreshing departure from predictable hotel layouts, the hotel’s spacious, light-filled rooms evoke more a sense of a deluxe residence than a guest room. Key to this are the high ceilings and the staggered layout, which flows down towards a cinematic wall of windows in the minimalist space, which is scattered with abstract calligraphic art. A highlight? The deep window-side stone bathtubs, offering one of the best bath-with-a-view experiences in the capital, be it morning or night.

Serious spa: Tokyo may be famously fast-paced – but it’s impossible not to step down several gears in The Spa, a peaceful temple to relaxation, spilling across two floors, complete with unwaveringly inventive treatments rooted in Japan’s healing traditions. Expect a range of treatments, ranging from traditional kampo herbs to Shinto misogi purification rituals. There are also private fitness, yoga and pilates instructors, a sleek 30-metre swimming pool and (another scene-stealer) steam rooms and hot spring onsen-style stone baths with hypnotising views across the city.

What about dinner? On offer is a medley of gourmet experiences – from Arva, a head-turning restaurant that perfects the simplicity of rustic Italian cuisine using top quality Japanese ingredients – to Musashi, an intimate omakase serving sushi at an eight-seat hinoki cypress counter. Other treats include La Pâtisserie (an atmospheric basement bakery selling a cornucopia of exquisite sweets, breads and cakes), The Lounge (for all-day dining, sleek afternoon teas that match the décor and crafted after-dark cocktails on the 33rd floor) and The Café by Aman, a lush botanical space on the ground floor.

Key Information

• Rooms: 84
• Starting Rate: $1800
• Dining: Arva Restaurant
• Drinking: The Lounge by Aman
• At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), spa/wellness centre, fitness centre, family friendly
• The Otemachi Tower, 1 Chome-5-6 Ōtemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0004, Japan
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