Description
Located on the top 7 floors of the Mitsui Tower, the Mandarin Oriental’s private elevator whisks guests to the astounding Sky Lobby on the 38th floor for check in. From this point on the simply startling views of the city beneath are everywhere, including your opulent bathroom, spacious bedroom and even from your massage bed in the spa.
Each guest room and suite offers a unique sense of space. Not only are they some of the largest in Japan, the boundaries of the rooms dissolve with the expanse of glass walls and endless views across the city of Tokyo. This is consistently amplified throughout the hotel with floor to ceiling walls offering panoramic views.
With such a wonderful backdrop, the Mandarin Oriental's many restaurants all have a sense of drama, a good example of this being the glass staircase suspended over water at the entrance to the fine dining restaurants Sense and Signature. Equally dramatic is the Tapas Molecular Bar where over two hours chefs will prepare over 20 bite sized delicacies, demonstrating the science of flavour.
For the ultimate experience visit the Spa In The Sky on the 36th floor for a relaxing treatment - high up above the chaos and traffic below, specialist therapists will indulge you with luxurious treatments from both Eastern and Western-inspired traditions.
Accommodation
The Mandarin oriental Tokyo has 157 guest rooms and 21 suites all with stunning contemporary, understated and sometimes futuristic interiors, Japanese inspired fabrics and textiles, the latest technology and panoramic cityscape views. Deluxe Rooms, and the higher Premier Deluxe Rooms are spacious, calming and look over the Eastern part of the city. Mandarin Deluxe Rooms face west and have kidney-shaped sunken baths and Mandarin Corner Rooms have the luxury of great views and masses of natural light due to their 2 glass walls which stretch the length and breadth of the room, even the sunken bath is right next to a huge window so you can gaze down at the city below. The largest of the rooms is the Premier Grand Room which includes the luxury of a walk in wardrobe. The Mandarin Oriental's suites have plenty of space with separate sitting rooms and the same mesmerising views of the metropolis far below.
Childcare
Children are made very welcome at The Mandarin Oriental Tokyo and there will be mini yukatas (robes) and slippers awaiting them on their arrival. Half portions and children's menus are available in the restaurants and for room service and babysitting can also be arranged. The city's zoo, Disneyland, children's castle, Sealife Park and seeing the futuristic bullet train are just some of the city's fun activities for children and their families.
Facilities
The Mandarin Orinetal Tokyo has 5 restaurants (3 with Michelin stars) ranging from fine dining to Italian brasserie and Tapas and 2 bars offer stunning views for drinks, snacks and cocktails. There is also a Tea Corner where you can enjoy sweet and savoury treats over a cup of Chinese tea. The Spa In The Sky combines extraordinary pampering with extraordinary views and guests also have access to the private health club Konami with an indoor swimming pool (for over 20's).
Activities
The Mandarin Oriental is located in Nihonbashi, Tokyo's historical district and there is plenty to see and do in this area alone, a highlight being the fascinating centuries-old shops selling traditional items such as fans, laquerware, tea and Japanese handmade paper. Further afield, Tokyo has plenty of galleries and museums, temples and markets, or you might even like to take in some sumo or take part in Sado, a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
When to travel
Tokyo kicks off its year with cold winter days and the odd snowfall. Although temperatures occasionally drop below freezing, winter (December to February) is usually reasonable. Spring (March to May) brings pleasant, warm days, and, of course, cherry blossoms – early April is probably the best time to view the blooms. Summer (June to August) is hot and muggy. Late June can see torrential rains. The temperature and humidity are at their worst in August. Apart from spring, autumn (September to November) is the most pleasant season as temperatures cool down to a cosy level and days are often clear and fine. Autumn also means the return of the dramatic foliage season, when the parks and green areas of the city mellow into varying hues of orange and red.
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Location and directions
Nihonbashi Tokyo, Japan
Centrally located in Tokyo's Nihonbashi business district, close to the Imperial Palace and the renowned Ginza entertainment and shopping district
How to get there
12-hour International flight to Tokyo International Airport-Haneda. The hotel is an approximately 40-minutes drive from Haneda Airport.
