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In Tokyo, luxury hotels are a dime a dozen, and visitors have their pick of name-brand properties like Edition, Four Seasons, Aman (and the first of Aman’s new “little-sister brand,” Janu), among many others. So, when I first learned last year that JW Marriott was finally entering the mix, I was curious about how the brand would set itself apart from its competitors.<\/p>\n

But then I had the chance to talk to the general manager, Chris Clark, who told me that the flagship property was “uniquely positioned as the only luxury hotel within the redevelopment area of Takanawa Gateway City,” an area I wasn’t familiar with, as well as “a sanctuary where guests can experience tranquility and peace.”<\/p>\n

After seeing beautiful renderings of the hotel, which officially opened in October 2025, I flew out to Japan for a two-night stay to see it for myself. And while this review will give you a quick overview of the first JW Marriott hotel in Japan’s capital region, I can cut to the chase and say that out of all the hotels this hotel reporter visited in 2025, none blew me away quite like the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo.<\/p>\n

Here’s what it was like, and why you should consider it for your next Tokyo stay \u2014 especially if you’re a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist.<\/p>\n

Related: Travel to Japan with points and miles: Best ways to redeem your rewards for flights and hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n

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First impressions<\/h2>\n

As is common at many Tokyo hotels, guests who arrive at the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo by car come to a garage-like entrance and are sent up an elevator to a sky-high reception floor. But before hopping on that elevator, a quick stroll through a serene, moodily-lit corridor perfectly sets the scene for the entire hotel: dark woods contrasting against shiny stone materials and pops of earth-toned color, greenery tucked away in unexpected spots, and friendly staff members waiting to assist around every corner. Not to mention incredible art throughout, like a massive futuristic replica of Mount Fuji hanging from the ceiling.<\/p>\n

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This JW Marriott is fresh as ever, and probably the sleekest take on the brand I’ve seen yet. It felt modern and cool \u2014 and I felt equally as cool just being there.<\/p>\n

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For my two-night stay, I stayed in an entry-level Urban Deluxe king room. From the moment I stepped into the massive space (rooms start at 463 square feet), I was impressed with its level of sophistication, stylish ease and sense of calm that juxtaposed with sweeping views of bustling Tokyo down below.<\/p>\n

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The room featured an entryway with closet space and a built-in space for your suitcase. By the door, a small cubby made for a perfect place to drop your wallet and key, with a visual cue to take it with you on the way out. Inside the closet, a secret pair of pajamas was waiting for me to change into.<\/p>\n

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Beside the bed, a moss-green velvet couch with blue throw pillows, set beside a lamp that mirrored the look of stones, brought Japanese nature inside the room in the most comfortable way. I stayed on the couch looking out the window for long chunks of my downtime, simply watching Tokyo go on about its day.<\/p>\n

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Beside the bed, a hub of buttons controlled lights, window shades and drapes. A USB-C port made it easy to charge my iPhone.<\/p>\n

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And across from the bed, a huge TV allowed me to cast the latest episode of “Heated Rivalry” and stream Netflix with ease. Below, in the corner, a humidifier and a dehumidifier sat on the floor.<\/p>\n

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There was also a well-stocked minibar with spirits, juice, beer, sake and soda, plus snacks, a Nespresso machine and plenty of Japanese teas to choose from.<\/p>\n

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The real star of my guest room was the bathroom, where a large soaking tub in its own entirely-glass room filled with sunlight during the day and offered twinkling views of the Tokyo skyline at night. After a long soak, a rainfall shower was ideal for a rinse.<\/p>\n

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In the bathroom, I found an assortment of high-end amenities, like Aromatherapy Associates London bath products, and one of those fancy Japanese toilets with more buttons than you know what to do with.<\/p>\n

This room was one of my favorites I stayed in in 2025, thanks to its calming, nature-centric design, beautiful views and that superstar bathroom. At the root, it was just plain comfortable, and really did feel like a place I could escape the humming city below to “experience tranquility and peace,” just like the property’s general manager had told me.<\/p>\n

Dining at the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo<\/h2>\n
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The hotel offers a series of dining and drinking outlets, including Kako, a Japanese restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Saki, a Japanese-French fusion omakase experience from chefs Emmanuel Stroobant and Kazumine Nishida; Sefino, a Mediterranean spot; a boutique pastry stand; a lounge bar; and a moody cocktail bar, called the JW Bar.<\/p>\n

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Highlights for me across my stay were a Japanese breakfast set with plenty of exciting flavors (at least to my western palate), warm miso soup and a nice piece of fish, served at Kako. The breakfast buffet included all of your traditional items, plus a good selection of various Asian fares and basics like yogurt, pastries and the like.<\/p>\n

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At Kako for lunch, I really enjoyed a katsu sandwich, along with some spring roll-like dishes and a fresh green salad.<\/p>\n

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But the highlight experience of my stay was an abbreviated omakase experience at Saki. The restaurant offers two seatings a night (Monday, Thursday-Sunday) at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., with two seasonal omakase experiences priced at 28,000 yen ($176) for the smaller option or 34,000 yen ($214) for the larger.<\/p>\n

Though every omakase experience is typically different (omakase basically means chef’s choice and is based on the freshness and seasonality of ingredients available), I still can’t stop thinking about two dishes: Osetra caviar and Hokkaido hairy crab with Shanghai crab sauce and the signature chutoro and otoro hand rolls with spicy flavor, roasted Sichuan pepper, pickled daikon radish, white onion and shisho leaf so delicately crafted one could argue that this omakase experience is really dinner and show.<\/p>\n

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And at the JW Bar, a signature cocktail menu offered creative takes on popular cocktails, including some \u2014 like this margarita-like drink \u2014 served in out-of-this-world glassware. Throw in a duo performing soothing pop covers, and it really felt like I was in the most relaxing place in Tokyo.<\/p>\n

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You also need to stop by Le Cres, the artisanal croissant shop in the lobby, where the fluffly pastries are just as photogenic as they are delicious.<\/p>\n

Amenities and service<\/h2>\n
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