Once fueled by the promise of millions of travelers for the 2020 Olympics, Tokyo’s hotel machine has continued apace despite the pandemic Games that never were. In fact, it’s hard to name another major metropolitan center in the world that’s cranking out new digs across all budgets with as much fervor as the Japanese capital: Both Japanese and foreign investors are building new rooms with such zeal that several noted hotel labels are spawning multiple flagship locations here. And the demand is still outpacing supply: The Land of the Rising Sun is more popular than ever, with surging numbers of foreign arrivals, and Tokyo its pulsating epicenter (made even more appealing of late by the precipitous decline of the yen).
While food, attractions, and souvenirs feel like a devilishly good deal these days, hotel rates in Tokyo have been rejiggered to match foreigners’ wallet sizes—the average stay at a five-star property has effortlessly climbed beyond $900 a night. That being said, there are still great finds to be scored in the mid-range and budget categories. Pro tip: Train your eye on the bevy of local brands targeting the domestic market; they’re spawning dozens of quality iterations within the city limits—many of them are called out here alongside the other best hotels in Japan’s capital.
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
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