Boasting 86 guest rooms, the newly opened Tokyo Edition hotel in Ginza appeals to the stylish traveller eager to dive into the heart of Tokyo’s luxury shopping and fine dining district. Like the preceding Tokyo Edition Toranomon, this 14-storey tower in Ginza is designed by Japanese starchitect Kengo Kuma, who used his signature material – natural wood – to add an earthy warmth to this swanky city-centric space.
The hotel is an indulgent haven amid the hustle and bustle of Ginza, but you don’t have to be an overnight guest to enjoy some of its greatest features. The second-floor Punch Room, for instance, is an excellent place to stop by for cocktails with friends if you’re looking for a leisurely place to sit and chat after an afternoon of window shopping.
Elegantly decorated with dark walnut coffered walls and velvet-upholstered sofas, this moody lounge bar is a Japanese take on the private clubs of 19th-century London. The drink menu takes inspiration from the punch recipes of these private London social clubs, reimagined with Japanese flavours like sake and green tea. Signature concoctions include the Green Tea Yuzu Paloma and Matcha Infused Clarified Milk Punch, which are ladled from shareable silver punch bowls.
Sophie, the 14th-floor restaurant, celebrates Japan's seasonal bounty in a bright, modern brasserie setting. From avocado tartine and matcha French toast at breakfast to miso chicken paillard for lunch and roasted lobster bouillabaisse for dinner, this upscale dining space offers a fresh and casual take on classic French cuisine.
Finally, there is the 15th-floor rooftop, which offers a leafy retreat away from the frenetic pace of the city. Surrounded by a wall of ferns and olive trees that are lowered to overlook the surrounding cityscape, this unique rooftop oasis offers intimate seating surrounded by plants and space for private gatherings of all sizes, with a stunning view of Tokyo Tower in the distance that is especially scenic after dark.