{"id":588132,"date":"2025-10-13T12:12:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/?p=588132"},"modified":"2025-11-02T16:52:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T16:52:57","slug":"top-10-cool-unusual-hotels-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/cool-hotels\/top-10-cool-unusual-hotels-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Cool and Unique Hotels in Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tokyo has legions of fans (including me), and with good reason \u2014 it also has an incredible collection of places to stay. From cute boutiques to sleek and modern escapes, these are the hotels that left me in awe on my many trips exploring this extraordinary city&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"d2fee87262 pp-header__title\">1. Asakusa Kokono Club<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bedroom.webp 907w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bedroom.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bedroom.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bedroom.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bedroom.jpg?resize=907%2C609&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"609\" width=\"907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bedroom.jpg?w=907&amp;ssl=1 907w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bedroom.jpg?resize=640%2C430&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bedroom.jpg?resize=768%2C516&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bedroom.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756280 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Asakusa Kokono Club Bedroom\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.webp 1536w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Bathroom.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756281 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Asakusa Kokono Club Bathroom\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Asakusa-Kokono-Club-Balcony.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756282 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Asakusa Kokono Club Balcony\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e18981aa-248c-45d4-ac36-6afa57ec75f0\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_779342\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779342\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779342\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-shot-of-the-blossom-in-Ueno-Park-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=640%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"My shot of the blossom in Ueno Park in Tokyo\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-shot-of-the-blossom-in-Ueno-Park-in-Tokyo.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-shot-of-the-blossom-in-Ueno-Park-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-shot-of-the-blossom-in-Ueno-Park-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=285%2C285&amp;ssl=1 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My snap of Ueno Park\u2019s cherry blossoms \u2014 it was only a short 10-minute subway ride from Asakusa Kokono Club, where I joined locals under the pink blooms!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"785\">I absolutely loved this trendy, community-focused spot where boutique interiors by local artisans mixed modern and traditional Japanese aesthetics, with local art, natural materials, and a laid-back yet stylish vibe matched by the friendly staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>My guest room at Asakusa Kokono Club was a zen-like cocoon which had both mid-century and wabi-sabi influences, bamboo hardwood floors, and retro-modern furniture including low wooden tables, rattan chairs, and sleek metal lamps. My favorite feature was the large sloping glass windows, which had cinematic city views of Asakusa\u2019s skyline.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d5c4709f-0002-44ca-81f5-2fa41d3069f7\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"228\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">I downed refreshing Matcha Highballs and tucked into a crispy Vegetable Tempura Donburi in the stylish caf\u00e9 and bar, watched a mesmerizing live taiko drumming performance in their onsite theater, and the staff even arranged a traditional tea ceremony tour for me! I also loved the local vibe of the historic Asakusa area, with Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street, and restaurants just steps away!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/qian-cao-jiu-ju-le-bu-dong-jing-du-tai-dong-qu.en-gb.html?aid=311076&amp;label=qian-cao-jiu-ju-le-bu-dong-jing-du-tai-dong-qu-1-ix5prbzjwUUWMf2AS6X1kQS590310059268%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-985625232687%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YUNMGHk8cZwok9XGezONs4c&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;dest_id=-246227&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;hpos=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1753630849&amp;srpvid=eaf06e3d58760482&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Asakusa Kokono Club<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sitting on my balcony in a retro-style patio chair, I sipped a zesty yuzu cocktail as the cool night air drifted in and the illuminated Tokyo Skytree shimmered against the skyline!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Henn na Hotel<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756286\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Reception.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Henn na Hotel Reception\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Reception.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Reception.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Reception.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Reception.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Reception.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Lobby.webp 960w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Lobby.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Lobby.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Lobby.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?resize=960%2C551&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"551\" width=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?resize=640%2C367&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?resize=768%2C441&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Henn-na-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?resize=150%2C86&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756287 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Henn na Hotel Lobby\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"578\">I thought Henn na Hotel perfectly captured Tokyo\u2019s quirky side! Known as \u201cThe Weird Hotel,\u201d I was checked in by talking robots\u2014a dinosaur and a blinking-lashed android\u2014while my luggage arrived by automated trolley. It was a playful fusion of robotics, sleek minimalist d\u00e9cor, futuristic lighting, and traditional Japanese hospitality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"877\">My guest room was packed with smart tech, including a voice-controlled assistant, motion-sensor lighting, facial recognition entry, and a tablet for room settings. It also had modern, functional furniture\u2014a sleek work desk, black ergonomic chair, and minimalist bed with built-in charging ports.<\/p>\n<p>I tucked into avocado toast and miso soup for breakfast in their cozy restaurant, then grabbed matcha KitKats and cans of Boss Black Coffee from the vending machine.&nbsp;It was conveniently located in Urayasu, Chiba, near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyodisneyresort.jp\/en\/tdl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo Disneyland<\/a> and Tokyo Bay, just a 10-minute walk from the station.&nbsp;The staff told me there was also a <span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/cool-hotels\/cool-and-unusual-hotels-in-kyoto\/\">Kyoto<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/cool-hotels\/cool-and-unusual-hotel-in-osaka\/\">Osaka<\/a> version!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/henna-hotel-maihama.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Henn na Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The tech &#8211; a multilingual robot dinosaur checked me in, there was facial recognition room entry, voice controlled lights, room temperature, and TV in my guest room and also the &#8220;Tappy&#8221; robot who was my very knowledgeable digital concierge!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. One@Tokyo<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756299\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo.jpg?resize=890%2C549&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"One@Tokyo\" width=\"890\" height=\"549\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo.jpg?w=890&amp;ssl=1 890w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo.jpg?resize=640%2C395&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo.jpg?resize=768%2C474&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo.jpg?resize=150%2C93&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?resize=757%2C473&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"One@Tokyo Bedroom\" width=\"757\" height=\"473\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?w=757&amp;ssl=1 757w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?resize=640%2C400&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756301\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo-Lobby.jpg?resize=890%2C594&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"One@Tokyo Lobby\" width=\"890\" height=\"594\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo-Lobby.jpg?w=890&amp;ssl=1 890w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo-Lobby.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo-Lobby.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo-Lobby.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I thought One@Tokyo was an Instagrammer\u2019s dream, with a creative unfinished cedar fa\u00e7ade and striking architecture by cult architect Kengo Kuma \u2014 its gallery-inspired design featured clean lines, neutral tones, modern art, and abundant natural wood, creating a stylish and very inspiring atmosphere!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My industrial-chic open-plan guest room mixed acid-washed metal, exposed concrete, a wood lattice and floor-to-ceiling windows which gave it an Instagram-worthy glow at night. It came with modern perks including a Chromecast TV, air-con, a trendy Nespresso machine, and my favorite\u2014a sleek tablet to control the lights, curtains, and temperature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">There wasn\u2019t a full restaurant, but I loved the funky bar, sleek caf\u00e9 where I sipped iced matcha lattes, lobby art gallery featuring local creators, and the chic rooftop terrace where I relaxed and admired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo-skytree.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo Skytree<\/a>\u2019s panoramic views. The Oshiage area had a local neighborhood feel and was handily near a subway station so I could easily explore the rest of the city.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/one-tokyo.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">One@Tokyo&nbsp;Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"sr-only\">Streaming my favorite City Pop tracks by Tatsuro Yamashita through the matte-finished Bluetooth speakers in my subtle hinoki-wood and green tea-scented guest room!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. K5<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lobby.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756304 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"K5 Hotel Lobby\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K5-Hotel-Lounge.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756305 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"K5 Hotel Lounge\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/K6-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756306 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"K6 Hotel Bedroom\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p class=\"sr-only\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">I loved my stay at this trendy 4-star boutique, set in a 1924 building reinvented with Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian design\u2014its decor mixed raw materials, warm wood, greenery, and exposed concrete, creating a hip yet cozy vibe with attentive staff to match!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>My spacious, soundproofed room at K5 featured oak furniture, a teal velvet armchair, and earthy tones with bold terracotta accents. Amenities included a minibar, coffee maker, Aesop toiletries, and my favorite\u2014a record player complete with curated jazz and indie vinyl!<\/p>\n<p>I got served a delicious katsu curry by waiters dressed as cavemen in their trendy restaurant, downed a crisp Brooklyn Brewery Tokyo Pale Ale in the hipster-friendly craft beer bar, relaxed in the cozy Switch Coffee Lounge, and sipped a refreshing Yuzu Negroni in the stylish Ao Bar while listening to live sets from local artists \u2014 all in the sophisticated Nihonbashi area, surrounded by historic shops and gleaming modern skyscrapers<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/k5.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hotel K5<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I loved the unique \u2018room-within-a-room\u2019 design \u2014 my bed was enclosed by soft, cream drapes creating a cozy cocoon infused with calming notes of hinoki wood and jasmine that felt like a zen-like hideaway in the city!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Hotel Gracery<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-Hotel.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756333 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Hotel Gracery Hotel\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-in-Tokyo.webp 850w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-in-Tokyo.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-in-Tokyo.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-in-Tokyo.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=850%2C567&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"567\" width=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-in-Tokyo.jpg?w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Hotel-Gracery-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756334 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Hotel Gracery in Tokyo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779350\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779350\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-photo-of-outside-Hotel-Gracery-Shinjuku-in-Tokyo.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-photo-of-outside-Hotel-Gracery-Shinjuku-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=640%2C413&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"413\" width=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779350 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo of outside Hotel Gracery Shinjuku in Tokyo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of Kabukich\u014d\u2019s neon-lit streets with the famous Godzilla head peeking out from Hotel Gracery Shinjuku \u2014 I loved how the city buzzed with energy late into the night right outside my hotel!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">My stay at <\/span>Hotel Gracery was really <span class=\"s1\">enjoyable! Inside I found a mix of modern and sleek decor with subtle nods to the Godzilla theme, including movie memorabilia and themed artwork and outside I saw a huge <\/span>Godzilla head towering above the hotel &#8211; it really was an Instagram-worthy moment!<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f47638ac-01ac-41d5-a07e-4b3558578632\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"421\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">I stayed on the themed Godzilla floor, surrounded by vintage posters and a gigantic wall-sized claw hand. My minimalist yet cleverly designed room featured warm wood accents, soft lighting, and a large city-view window. Thoughtful extras included an air purifier, green tea sachets, cozy pajamas and slippers, and Shiseido toiletries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"421\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">I enjoyed vegetable okonomiyaki and almond-milk matcha lattes in on-site restaurant (they served up both Japanese and Western buffet breakfasts), watched the giant Godzilla head roar to life from the terrace, and grabbed late-night drinks in the lively Shinjuku district just steps away! I just need to add that I found that The Godzilla rooms booked up fast, and the standard rooms were quite compact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/gracery-shinjuku.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel Gracery<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I loved all the attention to detail especially the atmospheric red glow and the low roars rumbling through the corridors which made me feel like I\u2019d wandered straight into a real-life monster movie!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"Body\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">6. Aoyama Grand<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Reception.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756290 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Aoyama Grand Reception\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756291 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Aoyama Grand Dining Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aoyama-Grand-Restaurant.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756292 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Aoyama Grand Restaurant\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779346\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-snapshot-of-Takeshita-dori-Takeshita-Street-in-Harajuku-in-Tokyo.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-snapshot-of-Takeshita-dori-Takeshita-Street-in-Harajuku-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=640%2C416&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"416\" width=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779346 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Takeshita-dori (Takeshita Street) in Harajuku in Tokyo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My snapshot of one of Harajuku\u2019s quirky boutiques on Takeshita Street \u2014 I walked there in just 15 minutes from my Aoyama Grand Hotel base!&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"Body\">I thought <span lang=\"EN-US\">Aoyama Grand <\/span>was such a stylish and funky gem! <span lang=\"EN-US\">The inviting facade pulled me into thoughtfully designed spaces with clean lines that merged mid-century modern and Japanese styling. The vibe was sophisticated and trendy but not intimidating, and the staff were very attentive!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>My luxurious room featured mid-century d\u00e9cor with walnut furnishings, funky leaf-printed sofas, retro swivel chairs and floor-to-ceiling windows with superb city views. I particularly loved the custom yukata robes, comfy slippers, well-stocked minibar, cool retro record player, stylish bar cart stocked with fine Japanese whisky\u2014and the pillow menu\u2014especially my organic buckwheat choice!<\/p>\n<p>I sipped a zesty Yuzu and Sakura Blossom Martini at the chic rooftop bar, dined on a rich truffle and mushroom risotto at the elegant restaurant, indulged in a rejuvenating Hinoki wood oil massage at the spa, and ended the evening unwinding in the intimate lounge to smooth live jazz. The upscale Aoyama district location was also a huge plus &#8211; I was surrounded by chic fashion boutiques, trendy cafes, and the<span lang=\"EN-US\">&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.watarium.co.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/the-aoyama-grand.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Aoyama Grand Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sipping on smoky Hojicha roasted tea poured from an ornate porcelain set while lounging in a red velvet chair and listening to soft jazz at the European-inspired Belcombe Lounge \u2014 it felt like a refined, old-world escape in Tokyo!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>7. Artist Hotel, BnA STUDIO<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-BnA-STUDIO.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756312 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Artist Hotel BnA STUDIO\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Manga-Themed-Bedroom.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756313 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Artist Hotel Manga Themed Bedroom\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Artist-Hotel-Romantic-Themed-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756314 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Artist Hotel Romantic Themed Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>This quirky boutique really wowed me\u2014each room was individually designed by Japanese artists, from traditional to manga and anime themes, and I loved that staying there directly supported the artists financially! The vibe at the Artist Hotel, BnA STUDIO was laid-back with minimal staff interaction, giving it more of a serviced apartment feel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I stayed in a spacious, art-filled manga-style room where a vivid oriental dragon swirled across the ceiling and colorful wall murals made it feel like stepping into a graphic novel. The space featured sleek concrete floors, bold neon lighting, and locally crafted furniture designed by Tokyo artists, along with modern comforts like free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, air-con, an air purifier, and a handy kitchenette. Although I just need to mention that reception hours were limited and there was no daily housekeeping, so it did feel more like an apartment stay.<\/p>\n<p>I sipped a smooth Blue Bottle Kyoto-style Cold Brew in the lobby caf\u00e9 surrounded by rotating art installations, browsed limited-edition prints in the mini gallery shop, and chatted with local creatives at one of the hotel\u2019s pop-up art events all in a fabulous location in Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ward, I really enjoyed being close to Akihabara\u2019s anime, manga, and gaming scene!<\/p>\n<ul data-slot-rendered-content=\"true\">\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/artist-bna-studio-akihabara.en.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Artist Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sipping on a creamy oat-milk latte topped with a cute bunny face at the nearby artsy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jules_verne_coffee\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jules Verne Coffee<\/a>, then curling up with <em data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"951\">Kafka on the Shore<\/em> at the hipster-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/r-books.jugem.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R-za Dokushokan Caf\u00e9,<\/a> surrounded by vintage writing desks and shelves of over 1,500 books!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">8. Candeo Hotel Roppongi<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.webp 1440w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Lobby.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756327 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Candeo Hotel Roppongi Lobby\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-Onsen.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756328 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Candeo Hotel Roppongi Onsen\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_777476\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-777476\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Tokyo-cityscape-taken-from-Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-in-spring-2025.webp 910w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Tokyo-cityscape-taken-from-Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-in-spring-2025.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Tokyo-cityscape-taken-from-Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-in-spring-2025.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Tokyo-cityscape-taken-from-Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=910%2C582&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"582\" width=\"910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Tokyo-cityscape-taken-from-Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-in-spring-2025.jpg?w=910&amp;ssl=1 910w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Tokyo-cityscape-taken-from-Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=640%2C409&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-photo-of-Tokyo-cityscape-taken-from-Candeo-Hotel-Roppongi-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=768%2C491&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" class=\"wp-image-777476 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"View of Tokyo Tower from the rooftop onsen at Candeo Hotel Roppongi\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-777476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of Tokyo cityscape taken from Candeo Hotel Roppongi in spring 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p2\">Candeo Hotel Roppongi was a chic, unique high-rise with modern minimalist decor, subtle Japanese touches, and plenty of wood and glass. I loved its sleek yet welcoming vibe\u2014it felt like a refined urban retreat!<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"226227a3-05df-4ceb-af9c-26dbf962dc83\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"238\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">My minimalist room featured light wood accents, soft gray tones, and floor-to-ceiling windows with glittering Roppongi views (although I couldn&#8217;t open my window). It came with a sumptuous Simmons bed, smart controls, a marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub, and Shiseido toiletries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(&#8211;header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]&#8221; dir=&#8221;auto&#8221; tabindex=&#8221;-1&#8243; data-turn-id=&#8221;request-WEB:459e49b9-7b15-4b70-9380-b01d30e18ee1-35&#8243; data-testid=&#8221;conversation-turn-72&#8243; data-scroll-anchor=&#8221;true&#8221; data-turn=&#8221;assistant&#8221;><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2e5f2005-dbfa-443d-9446-936da2c89113\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"340\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">I soaked in the rooftop Sky Spa\u2019s indoor and outdoor hot pools accompanied by panoramic city views, relaxed in the sauna, worked out in the state-of-the-art fitness center, and started my mornings with a gourmet Japanese and Western breakfast featuring tofu steak, miso soup, and vegetable okonomiyaki before exploring Roppongi\u2019s buzzing streets filled with sleek bars, neon lights, and art galleries!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/candeo-hotels-toyo-roppongi.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Candeo Hotel Roppongi<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Soaking in the rooftop onsen with a glass of crisp Yamanashi Koshu white wine and admiring the glittering Tokyo Tower, Roppongi Hills, and even Mount Fuji in the distance! I just need to mention that I found the onsen was gender-segregated, so couples couldn&#8217;t soak together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">9. Trunk Hotel<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=1200%2C767&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"767\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=640%2C409&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=1000%2C639&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=768%2C491&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=150%2C96&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756294 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Trunk Hotel Bar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756295 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Trunk Hotel Bedroom\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trunk-Hotel-Suite.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756296 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Trunk Hotel Suite\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I thought this hotel was beautiful\u2014housed in a minimalist building in trendy Shibuya, it combined modern style with sustainability and community, using locally sourced materials and quirky design touches. The vibe was hip yet socially conscious, with attentive but unobtrusive staff.<\/p>\n<p>My eco-friendly guest room felt more like a chic urban apartment, with floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek concrete walls, and unique local artwork. I loved the reclaimed-wood bar, glasses pressed from old light bulbs, soft recycled-cotton pyjamas, and designer upcycled furniture that made sustainability feel effortlessly stylish.<\/p>\n<p>I sipped on a Tokyo-distilled Yuzu Mojito at the lively Trunk Bar, tucked into miso-glazed eggplant and tofu steak at their zero-waste restaurant, browsed soy-wax candles, craft beer, and local honey at the boutique store, and unwound in the leafy courtyard, soaking up the sounds of surrounding Shibuya\u2019s energetic buzz!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/trunk.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Trunk Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dining on a caramelized roasted lotus root with grilled eggplant sauce paired perfectly with a glass of smooth Senkin Modern Muku sake at the trendy Trunk Kitchen, with its sleek black d\u00e9cor and moody lighting!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">10. Andaz<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?resize=1200%2C811&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"811\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?resize=640%2C433&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?resize=1000%2C676&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?resize=768%2C519&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756308 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Andaz Tokyo Bedroom\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Restaurant.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756309 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Andaz Tokyo Restaurant\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andaz-Tokyo-Views.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756310 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Andaz Tokyo Views\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I thought the upscale <span class=\"s1\">Andaz <\/span>hotel was simply stunning &#8211; I have to admit this was a splurge non-budget stay but it was a chic, modern design haven with locally inspired interiors, custom furnishings, natural materials, clean lines, and a luxurious yet personal feel with exceptionally attentive staff!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I adored my spacious room framed by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Tokyo Tower, complete with buttery-soft linens, subtle Japanese design touches like shoji-style panels and hinoki wood accents, a tech-savvy control system for lighting and blinds, and an artisanal minibar stocked with sake, matcha cookies, and Yuzu soda.<\/p>\n<p>I tucked into miso-marinated black cod at the elegant Tavern \u2013 Grill &amp; Lounge, indulged in heavenly truffle fries at the relaxed American-style BeBu, stopped by the creative sushi counter, and scoffed sweet red bean croissants from the hotel\u2019s cute pastry shop.<\/p>\n<p>Later, I unwound at the 52nd-floor Rooftop Bar with a hand-crafted cocktail, dipped into the serene indoor pool, worked out in the high-tech <em>Technogym<\/em>, and melted into the modern spa\u2019s soothing sauna \u2014 all in the cosmopolitan Toranomon district, just moments from historic landmarks like the <a href=\"https:\/\/sankan.kunaicho.go.jp\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Imperial Palace<\/a>, Atago Shrine, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojoji.or.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zojoji Temple<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/andaz-tokyo.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Andaz Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sipping on a potent Kiyohime Amazake cocktail infused with matcha tea and yuzu citrus while gazing out over Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge, and Odaiba from the rooftop bar!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>11. Roppongi Hotel S<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Bedroom.webp 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Bedroom.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Bedroom.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Bedroom.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Bedroom.jpg?resize=900%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"600\" width=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Bedroom.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Bedroom.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Bedroom.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Bedroom.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756316 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Roppongi Hotel S Bedroom\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Suite.webp 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Suite.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Suite.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Suite.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Suite.jpg?resize=900%2C599&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"599\" width=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Suite.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Suite.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Suite.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Suite.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756317 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Roppongi Hotel S Suite\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Onsen.webp 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Onsen.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Onsen.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Onsen.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Onsen.jpg?resize=900%2C599&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"599\" width=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Onsen.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Onsen.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Onsen.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Roppongi-Hotel-S-Onsen.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756318 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Roppongi Hotel S Onsen\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This boutique hotel even won a prestigious Good Design Award! I loved its contemporary-meets-Japanese style \u2014 modern and minimalist with clever use of space, shoji screens, and natural wood accents that made the whole place feel effortlessly elegant.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"708\">I stayed in a stylish standard room that struck a perfect balance between functionality and elegance, with light birch wood floors, soft ambient lighting, and a large white bed with cloud-like pillows. It came with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a mini-fridge stocked with bottled green tea, senbei, and edamame crisps. I especially loved the onsen-style soaking tub and the fragrant yuzu bath salts that filled the room with a refreshing citrus aroma.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"1005\">I unwound in the chic lounge bar with a glass of plum wine, browsed the art-filled lobby, and grabbed a freshly brewed Ueshima coffee and flaky croissant from the cozy caf\u00e9 before heading out to explore Roppongi\u2019s buzzing upscale streets and the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mori.art.museum\/jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mori Art Museum<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nact.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Art Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/candeo-hotels-toyo-roppongi.en-gb.html?aid=303948&amp;label=tokyo%2Froppongi-WDyPndcsprHNJYWEyGhgtQS393153912445%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-44812856935%3Alp1006624%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9Yf5EcukO1MOGLSSAuId8ToA&amp;sid=548946cec11ce8170461ffa9b7f07f10&amp;dest_id=2434&amp;dest_type=district&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;hpos=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1753631077&amp;srpvid=ccce6eb0c13c00a6&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Roppongi Hotel S<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All the traditional Japanese details &#8211; my room had tatami flooring woven from rice straw with a faint earthy scent, a cozy futon bed, and low dining tables with soft zabuton cushions where I sipped aromatic jasmine green tea!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>12. all day place&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-in-shibuya.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756321 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"all day place in shibuya\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Outside-View.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756322 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"all day place Outside View\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.webp 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/all-day-place-Hotel-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756323 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"all day place Hotel in Tokyo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dining-Room-all-day-place-Hotel.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756324 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Dining Room all day place Hotel\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>After my stay in this hip place, I knew it had to make the list! I found funky industrial-chic interiors with a minimalist, modern design and quirky artwork everywhere. I loved that there was a trendy vibe but it didn&#8217;t feel pretentious at all, and the staff were the same!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>My room was compact (and storage space was limited) yet cleverly designed, with light oak accents, Scandi-Japanese d\u00e9cor, and warm ambient lighting. The sleek bathroom featured a rainfall shower with MARKS &amp; WEB eco-friendly toiletries, while the room came with soft cotton pyjamas, slippers, and a mini fridge stocked with bottled green tea and sparkling water.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9e6227a2-dc9c-4170-a3a5-365639f6b2e4\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"270\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">I started my mornings with a Shibuya-roasted latte and butter croissant, then after exploring the bustling, creative Shibuya district (my favorite area!), I came back to indulge in sweet treats at the About Life Coffee Shop, a wood-fired margherita pizza at their restaurant, and a crisp Mikkeller IPA from their Danish craft brewery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/all-day-place-shibuya.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">all day place shibuya<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The super-cute on-site bakery and caf\u00e9 became my go-to spot \u2014 I couldn\u2019t get enough of the matcha-flavored cookies, the soft melon pan with its sweet, cookie-like crust, and the earthy, smoky Hojicha roasted green tea!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>13. Andon Ryokan<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.webp 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756330 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Andon Ryokan in Tokyo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Andon-Ryokan-Onsen.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756331 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Andon Ryokan Onsen\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_777479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-777479\" style=\"width: 950px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-dish-of-shoyu-ramen-in-Fuku-Andon-near-Andon-Ryokan-taken-in-winter-2025-.webp 960w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-dish-of-shoyu-ramen-in-Fuku-Andon-near-Andon-Ryokan-taken-in-winter-2025-.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-dish-of-shoyu-ramen-in-Fuku-Andon-near-Andon-Ryokan-taken-in-winter-2025-.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-dish-of-shoyu-ramen-in-Fuku-Andon-near-Andon-Ryokan-taken-in-winter-2025-.jpg?resize=960%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"720\" width=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-dish-of-shoyu-ramen-in-Fuku-Andon-near-Andon-Ryokan-taken-in-winter-2025-.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-dish-of-shoyu-ramen-in-Fuku-Andon-near-Andon-Ryokan-taken-in-winter-2025-.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/My-dish-of-shoyu-ramen-in-Fuku-Andon-near-Andon-Ryokan-taken-in-winter-2025-.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-777479 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My dish of shoyu ramen in Fuku\u202fAndon near Andon Ryokan taken in winter 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-777479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My dish of shoyu ramen in the funky Fuku\u202fAndon near Andon Ryokan!&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">I thought this was a fun, affordable gem\u2014outside it glowed like a traditional Japanese lantern, and inside its award-winning twist on a Ryokan blended modern design with an intimate, sociable, and artistic yet chilled vibe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"fa9a1079-610e-4438-a81c-bca845a016c0\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"299\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">My hypoallergenic guest room was simple yet full of charm, with tatami flooring, a roll-out futon bed, shoji screens, a small TV, free Wi-Fi, and air-con. I had to get used to the shared bathroom, but the vintage tiled soaking tub and handmade Japanese toiletries made it feel authentic and special.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f5c2ad12-9745-4b36-b987-60b938e96c28\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"208\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">I started my mornings cooking up both Western and Asian-style breakfasts in the common kitchen with fellow guests, then soaked in the beautifully tiled communal hot tub, borrowed a bike to explore the quieter streets of Taito Ward, joined a traditional tea ceremony, tried my hand at flower arranging and origami, and admired the owner\u2019s display of handmade pottery and antique decor in the cozy lounge!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/andon-ryokan.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Andon Ryokan<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The tasty homemade breakfasts \u2014 especially the freshly made tamagoyaki (rolled omelette) and the tangy pickled vegetables!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>14. Kimpton Shinjuku<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756336 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Kimpton Shinjuku Hotel\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Terrace.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756339 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Kimpton Shinjuku Hotel Terrace\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=1200%2C791&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"791\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=640%2C422&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=1000%2C659&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=768%2C506&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kimpton-Shinjuku-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756337 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Kimpton Shinjuku Hotel Bar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779344\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-snap-of-Golden-Gai-Shinjuku-in-Tokyo.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-snap-of-Golden-Gai-Shinjuku-in-Tokyo.jpg?resize=640%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"534\" width=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779344 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Golden Gai in Shinjuku in Tokyo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of the lantern-lit Golden Gai in Shinjuku \u2014 it was only a 10-minute walk from where I was staying in Kimpton Shinjuku, where I spent my evenings bar-hopping through these tiny retro taverns!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This chic 5-star boutique had a \u201cManhattan meets Tokyo\u201d style! I loved how it mixed New York loft-inspired design with Japanese artisanal touches\u2014dark wood, custom furniture, bold colors, and modern art\u2014creating a chic urban oasis in the buzzy and ultra-trendy central Shinjuku district location.<\/p>\n<p>My spacious, stylish room blended Japanese minimalism with a boutique flair, featuring oak hardwood floors, walnut accents, linen and wool-blend textiles, and soft pendant lighting. I also found organic Hinoki-scented toiletries, a Nespresso coffee machine, a Japanese tea set with locally sourced sencha and hojicha, a handy yoga mat, and large windows where I gazed at cinematic city views.!<\/p>\n<p>I enjoyed the art-filled communal spaces, modern gym, and meditation sessions, sipped matcha lattes in the contemporary art\u2013lined caf\u00e9, enjoyed a miso-roasted vegetable bowl at the District Brasserie, relaxed with a hot-stone massage at the spa, chilled in the NYC-style lounge with a Shinjuku Pale Ale while listening to indie music, and ended my evenings sipping on a potent Strawberry Kiss cocktail at the rooftop bar watching <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/travel\/top-10-skylines-world\/\">Tokyo\u2019s skyline<\/a> sparkle!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/kimpton-shinjuku-tokyo.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kimpton Shinjuku<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The evening social hour &#8211; I chatted with other guests to the soft hum of jazz while sipping a crisp Koshu white wine and sake, and snacking on lightly salted edamame!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>15. Aloft Ginza<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Lobby.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756341 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Aloft Ginza Lobby \" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Restaurant.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756342 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Aloft Ginza Restaurant\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Aloft-Ginza-Terrace.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756343 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Aloft Ginza Terrace\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_779348\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779348\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-shot-of-Shinjukus-vibrant-neon-streets.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/My-shot-of-Shinjukus-vibrant-neon-streets.jpg?resize=640%2C543&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"543\" width=\"640\" class=\"size-full wp-image-779348 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Shinjuku\u2019s neon streets in Tokyo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-779348\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of Shinjuku\u2019s glowing streets after a spring rain \u2014 I loved hopping over from Aloft Ginza (via a 20 min by subway ride) to explore all the endless neon!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This funky retreat completely stole my heart! I really liked how its bold, modern design was inspired by Tokyo\u2019s vibrant pop culture, filled with colorful decor, contemporary art installations, and retro-chic furniture \u2014 it had such a fun, youthful energy, right in the heart of Ginza\u2019s upscale shopping district!<\/p>\n<p>My bright, creatively designed room was surprisingly spacious (well, for Tokyo anyway!), with dark walnut floors, striking pop-art murals, sleek metal lamps, and bold geometric fabrics that gave it a playful boutique vibe. I was also pleased to find a deep-cushioned bed, a flat-screen TV with Netflix, soft slippers, a compact fridge, and thoughtful extras such as a Bluetooth speaker and locally roasted coffee sachets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9218a52b-e1cc-465c-b426-f709d8bf35b9\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"311\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">I hung out in the funky communal spaces, sipped on a Yuzu Margarita to DJ beats in the hip W XYZ Bar, dined on creative Asian-inspired dishes (my favorite was the miso-glazed eggplant) at WAREHOUSE, relaxed in the colorful Re:Mix Lounge with a Tokyo White beer, scoffed matcha croissants from the caf\u00e9, and ended my nights at the lively Roof Dogs rooftop bar soaking up stunning city views!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/aloft-tokyo-ginza.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Aloft Ginza<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All the tech \u2014 using the mobile key access on my smartphone to unlock my room and control the lighting, temperature, and music felt very futuristic!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tokyo has legions of fans (including me) and it also has an incredible collection of places to stay. From cute boutiques to sleek and modern, from my many trips exploring this extraordinary this city, these are the places that left me in awe&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":756300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1034],"tags":[3591],"class_list":["post-588132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cool-hotels","tag-japan","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/One%40Tokyo-Bedroom.jpg?fit=757%2C473&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/588132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=588132"}],"version-history":[{"count":81,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/588132\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":779351,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/588132\/revisions\/779351"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/756300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=588132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=588132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=588132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}