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2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi
Chuo-ku
Tokyo
Japan
Tel: 81 3 3270 8800
Metro: Shin-Nihonbashi
From the vantage point of the Mandarin Oriental's thirty-eighth-floor lobby—all floor-to-ceiling plate-glass windows and brisk efficiency—the city looks scrubbed, a collection of Tinkertoys seen through a scrim of clouds, and the effect is dazzling. The 179 rooms, though tasteful to the point of dullness, are full of smart utilitarian details, such as the hallway-accessible "service closet," into which staff deposit your newspaper or polished shoes, and a waterfall-style shower tucked into a marble alcove. The Mandarin Oriental is in the quiet Nihonbashi area, which, although destroyed during World War II, still evokes something of what Tokyo must have been like in the Edo period. It's also close to the busy Ginza district, home to some of the city's most upscale stores.
When to go: Early spring (cherry blossom season) and late fall (for the foliage).
Which room to book: Mandarin Corner rooms offer spectacular views of either Tokyo Bay or Mount Fuji in the distance (doubles, $534–$550).
Amenities:
24-hour Room Service,
Bar/lounge,
Gym,
Spa
Information may have changed since date of publication. Please confirm details with individual establishments before planning your trip.
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