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No forced small talk, no puzzling over Tokyo’s endless dining options.
Cherry blossoms outside of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo.Credit:Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Just sustenance and silence 800 feet above the world’s most tempting food city.
Sometimes, luxury is knowing when to keep things quiet.
Multiple restaurants play to different moods, from casual bites to serious gastronomy.
The hotels lobby lounge.Nacasa & Partners Inc./Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
The city has changed significantly since my last visit in 2019.
Everyone might talk about the views here, but they’re just the beginning.
The Modern Japanese Suites, however, lean entirely traditional with proper tatami mats and shoji screens.
Panoramic skyline views from inside the Executive Suite’s bedroom.Nacasa & Partners Inc./Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Club Level rooms buy you that 53rd-floor lounge access, but corner suites are the real power move here.
Food and Drink
Tokyo demands a dining strategy.
Heritage by Kei Kobayashi is the showstopper, marking its first anniversary next January.
The kitchen operates onshun that obsessive Japanese devotion to peak seasonality.
For more traditional French cuisine, opt for Towers restaurant.
Activities and Experiences
Most Tokyo hotels can book you a sushi counter seat.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo goes further.
Their manga instructor may have published actual doujinshi, which matters if you care about authenticity.
The Spa
Let’s talk about that gigantic spa on the 46th floor.
I booked the Sakura treatment, expecting the usual cherry blossom marketing play.
Even the has-it-all fitness center turns routine workouts into something worth waking up for.
Family-friendly Offerings
The Ritz approaches the usual kids' club tedium with some actually clever ideas.
The only notable exception is the pool, which remains step-access only.
Roppongi has evolved beyond its after-hours reputation.
The location pays off practically, too.
Roppongi station’s Hibiya and Oedo lines put you within striking distance of everywhere that matters.
Nighttime views of Tokyo from the spa’s indoor pool.Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
