We were one of the first inside Bulgari Hotels & Resorts' first Japanese outpost.

Bulgari Hotel Tokyoofficially opened on April 4 as the luxury hotel brands first outpost in Japan.

Japan is one of the most important markets for our brand, as a jeweler and as a company.

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo indoor swimming pool

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Really, every Bulgari opening is a huge deal.

Thats the beauty of curating a tiny, uncompromisingly luxurious hotel portfolio.

A Tokyo property was a clear next step, as theres already a robust Bulgari ecosystem here.

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo 45th floor terrace at dusk

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Its an elevator at the end of your hall that goes directly down to the spa.

Taking this magical, frankly underrated elevator became part of my morning routine.

Id descend to the spa, just before 8 a.m., to be the first in the 15,000-square-foot pool.

Spa at Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

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Viel and Citterio have designed every Bulgari hotel.

It’s very unusual to employ only one firm since day one," Ursini said.

A pool of this size, at this level, is very unique, Viel reminded me.

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo’s spa vitality pool

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Here, the light floods in, making the pale-green glass sparkle gold.

I opened my eyes as I swam the length of the pool to ogle at the glittering floor.

“It’s very much part of the Tokyo identity.

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo suite bedroom

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The seal of the city is a fan.

When it arrived, the attendant set it up for me right in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows.

My throne was a brocade, cream-colored couch, which was designed by Citterio for the hotel.

Guest bedroom with a view of Tokyo at night from Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

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Deeply functional amenities intermingle with expensive, beautifully creative accents in these rooms.

It looks like a print.

Upon hearing this, Viel suggested I revisit the bar with my glasses on; it’s mosaic tile.

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo bar

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The bar serves small plates, all curated by Romito and playing off Italian comfort food.

My final meal was lunch at Il Ristorante - Niko Romito, on the 2,585-square-foot western terrace.

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo lobby lounge

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Bulgari Hotel Tokyo restaurant dining interior space

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