Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo: Luxury Accommodations and Five-Star Service in the Tallest Building in Tokyo
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is located in Akasaka/Roppongi (depending on the cab driver you get) - and like many other modern Tokyo hotels, is located on the top floors of a multi-use skyscraper. The lower floors of the Ritz-Carlton are occupied by residences, businesses, shops (including Dean & Deluca), the Tokyo Midtown mall with a Muji and a UNIQLO, and below that, a subway station. If you wanted to you could never leave the building and be perfectly well-fed and well-dressed for a month. (I’m joking, but also totally not joking).
Tokyo Midtown! Home to Muji, Uniqlo, Dean & Deluca - and the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
The hotel occupies floors 45-53 of the building and comes with gorgeous windows to show off their beautiful views. Depending on which way your room faces, you can have views of Tokyo Tower, Tokyo SkyTree, or — on a clear day — beautiful, iconic Mount Fuji in the distance.
View of Mount Fuji from the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo Club Lounge on the 53rd Floor
Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is a member of Marriott STARS and Virtuoso, so I can get you upgrades and extras through either of these programs.
the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is a Marriott STARS Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is a Marriott STARS hotel, and booking this hotel through me will get you a special welcome amenity; full daily breakfast for two guests at the Towers Restaurant; and a $100USD hotel credit to be used at the spa or any of their restaurants (terms and conditions do apply). You will also receive complimentary WiFi, first priority on waitlists in sold-out situations, early check-in and late check-out if available, first priority for your requested room category, bed type, rollaways and connecting rooms, priority status for a complimentary room upgrade (based on availability upon arrival), and VIP status.
To read more about Marriott’s STARS program, click here.
View of Tokyo Tower from our room on the 53rd floor
There are 245 rooms in the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. The base-level room is a “Deluxe” room and is 52 square meters large - about 560 square feet, and more than double the “average” size of a Tokyo hotel room.
All rooms come with beautiful views of the Tokyo skyline, Nespresso machines and tea service, a large all-marble bathroom with a soaking tub.
Standard in every room are a Nespresso machine and tea set
We were super lucky to be upgraded to a Millenia Suite, which at 80 square meters (861 square feet) was more than roomy enough for our multi-generational trip (my mom came too).
Millennia Suite on the 53rd Floor
Note: Flights to Tokyo from Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines depart Honolulu in the afternoon and land in Tokyo at night, so after going through immigration and customs and taking a 60+ minute ride in from Narita Airport, we invariably check in late to whatever hotel we are staying at. This time was no different, so my initial (fresh and clean) room photos are all kind of dark, so “sumimasen!” Sumimasen means “I’m sorry” in Japanese and you’ll hear it a lot while traveling in Japan: you can use it equally to get someone’s attention or to apologize for getting in their way. Or for taking dark photos for your blog.
Bedroom area of the Millenia suite
More Room Photos
Even the view from our bathroom was so beautiful. There are privacy sheers that you can use for when the window washers come around.
Club Level Access
I highly HIGHLY recommend staying in a Club Level room — the clientele is super exclusive, the view is amazing, and the service is outstanding. Most suite guests receive club access, or you can book a Club Tower Deluxe or Club Deluxe room to receive club access. The club lounge was just renovated in 2018 and is the largest in Tokyo (which may be why it never felt overcrowded).
Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge entry
Ritz-Carlton Club Level guests receive:
Access to Club Lounge on 53rd floor (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
Personal check-in service at the Club Lounge
Exclusive afternoon tea
Daily five food and beverage presentations
Complimentary one hour pressing service upon arrival
Dedicated multilingual club concierge at your service
ESPA gift certificate
Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo Hotel Amenities
Some special hotel amenities include:
a spa (run by ESPA)
a lap pool (for swimming rather than playing: children must be accompanied by an adult and be over 4 years of age)
24-hour gym
Azure 45: a French and Japanese Michelin-starred restaurant on the 45th floor of the hotel. It has a private room with spectacular views of Tokyo Tower that is just perfect for a small party or an engagement.
Tons of Japanese whisky for the whisky aficionado. The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo bar stocks over 150 kinds of whisky including several private labels. They can also help you find specific Hibiki years if you’re looking for them.
Afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge (also available in the Club Lounge for club level guests).
Special considerations for families include:
Lots of possibilities for adjoining rooms. For example, an executive suite can connect to another suite or to a standard room. (See below for a great family promotion running through the end of 2020).
Ritz-Carlton Kidz: a special check-in area for children. A Ritz-Kids tent can be placed in your room for a safe and fun “camping” experience for your child.
Virtuoso Promotions
at the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Book with me to get VIP treatment including full daily breakfast for two guests at the Towers Restaurant (a value of about $45 per person) named for the view of the Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree that can be seen from your table; and a $100USD hotel credit to be used at the spa or any of their restaurants (terms and conditions do apply).
The Ritz Carlton has some great offerings for 2020 through Virtuoso, travelhappy’s luxury travel consortium. These offers are not combinable with Marriott STARS rates and are based on rate availability.
Exclusive Family Escape
Book a suite and enjoy 50% saving on the additional room. Offer includes complimentary Club Access for up to 4 guests + customized welcome amenities for kids and parents + 100 USD hotel credit per room. Offer valid from now until 31 December 2020, blackout dates apply (Mar 28 -April 12, Dec. 31, 2020). Not combinable with other promotional offers.
4th Night Free
Book a minimum of four consecutive nights and receive one night free. Offer applicable to all room categories and can be repeated during stay (i.e., stay 8 nights, get 2 free). Offer valid from now until 31 December 2020, blackout dates apply (Mar 28 -April 12, Dec. 31, 2020). Not combinable with other promotional offers.
One Journey, Two Capitals
Enjoy luxurious accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo and The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto and explore the two capitals of Japan. This specially crafted experience will also include escorted transfer to the train station, unique amenities, and coordination of fascinating cultural activities. Book 2 nights in a Deluxe or Suite room at both The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo and The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto and receive daily breakfast for two; transfer to the train station with escorted service to the platform, one time; special amenities; and uniquely curated cultural activities (additional fee applies)
Contact me for inquiries or to book, and click here to read more about Virtuoso.
Ja mata!
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