Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Occupying the top nine floors of the Cesar Pelli–designed Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, the Mandarin Oriental was designed to evoke Japan’s relationship with nature. The property itself resembles a tree, with its entrance at the bottom of the tower representing the base; on the top floor, fabrics and carpets suggest leaves and branches, creating the feeling of a forest canopy. A water wall in the lobby symbolizes the many cataracts that cascade from the country’s mountains, while elevator interiors mimic falling rain. Rooms maintain an aura of serenity with crisp white linens, lanterns that recall shoji screens, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the urban landscape. Indulge in a pine, plum, and green tea massage in the spa, then choose between French, Cantonese, and Mediterranean restaurants with views of the Imperial Palace Garden to the west, Tokyo Skytree and Sumida River to the east, and Tokyo Bay in the distance to the south. Prefer to take your meal to go? Make a pit-stop at the hotel’s ground-level gourmet shop on your way to see the sights.More Recommendations
AFAR Contributor
over 2 years ago
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
There is a sense of serenity when you enter the first floor lobby and notice the woods and water around you. You are then whisked up to the 38th floor where, on clear days, you can see Mount Fuji in the distance when the sky is clear. All of the rooms afford guests with stunning views of either TOKYO SKYTREE and the Sumida river to the east, or the Imperial Palace and Shinjuku to the west.
AFAR Contributor
over 2 years ago
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Guests are guided through a personalized ‘Spa Journey’ of Asian and western-inspired relaxation. There are nine treatment rooms, four multipurpose rooms, and five private suites along with an extensive range of health and beauty treatments, including Oriental Harmony, which begins with a soothing foot bath and enlists the healing hands of two therapists. The Time Rituals program, for instance, encourage guests to book a length of time and then work with the staff on how best to use it. Services can be tailored to meet individual needs. Did we mention the uplifting views?
