Tokyo

The Lost in Translation classic on floors 39–52 of Shinjuku Park Tower — skyline views, a 47th-floor pool and impeccable quiet luxury.

The Godzilla hotel above Kabukichō's cinemas — compact modern rooms in the middle of Shinjuku's neon, steps from 200+ restaurants.

Design-led mid-ranger with a rooftop bar overlooking east Shinjuku — great value for the location a short walk from the station.

Shibuya's tallest hotel, two minutes from the famous crossing — spacious rooms by Tokyo standards with sweeping city or Mount Fuji views.

Sleek 2018-built hotel directly above Shibuya Station's new Stream complex — quiet rooms despite sitting on top of the action.

Laid-back boutique spot toward Shibuya's quieter east side — minimalist rooms, good coffee downstairs and honest prices.

Directly opposite Kaminarimon gate — the rooftop terrace looks straight at Sensō-ji and Tokyo Skytree. Old-Tokyo location, modern comfort.

Asakusa's grand dame with Skytree views, a Japanese bath and family-sized rooms — steps from the Sensō-ji temple grounds.

Family-run refinement one minute from Tokyo Station — perfect shinkansen base with some of the warmest service in the city.

The minimalist brand's flagship hotel above its Ginza store — warm wood, perfect lighting and everything exactly where it should be.

In-room washer-dryers and kitchenettes near the old fish market — the practical choice for longer Tokyo stays on a sensible budget.

Tokyo's designer capsule experience — spotless pods, great showers and unbeatable prices a short walk from Shinjuku's action.