JW Marriott Resort Tokyo evaluate

In Tokyo, luxurious inns are a dime a dozen, and guests have their decide of name-brand properties like Version, 4 Seasons, Aman (and the primary of Aman’s new “little-sister model,” Janu), amongst many others. So, once I first discovered final yr that JW Marriott was lastly coming into the combo, I used to be inquisitive about how the model would set itself aside from its rivals.

However then I had the prospect to speak to the final supervisor, Chris Clark, who informed me that the flagship property was “uniquely positioned as the one luxurious lodge inside the redevelopment space of Takanawa Gateway Metropolis,” an space I wasn’t aware of, in addition to “a sanctuary the place company can expertise tranquility and peace.”

After seeing stunning renderings of the lodge, which formally opened in October 2025, I flew out to Japan for a two-night keep to see it for myself. And whereas this evaluate offers you a fast overview of the primary JW Marriott lodge in Japan’s capital area, I can lower to the chase and say that out of all of the inns this lodge reporter visited in 2025, none blew me away fairly just like the JW Marriott Resort Tokyo.

Here is what it was like, and why you must think about it to your subsequent Tokyo keep — particularly in the event you’re a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist.

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First impressions

As is widespread at many Tokyo inns, company who arrive on the JW Marriott Resort Tokyo by automotive come to a garage-like entrance and are despatched up an elevator to a sky-high reception flooring. However earlier than hopping on that elevator, a fast stroll via a serene, moodily-lit hall completely units the scene for the whole lodge: darkish woods contrasting towards shiny stone supplies and pops of earth-toned colour, greenery tucked away in sudden spots, and pleasant employees members ready to help round each nook. To not point out unimaginable artwork all through, like an enormous futuristic reproduction of Mount Fuji hanging from the ceiling.

This JW Marriott is recent as ever, and doubtless the sleekest tackle the model I’ve seen but. It felt trendy and funky — and I felt equally as cool simply being there.

The rooms

For my two-night keep, I stayed in an entry-level City Deluxe king room. From the second I stepped into the large house (rooms begin at 463 sq. toes), I used to be impressed with its stage of sophistication, trendy ease and sense of calm that juxtaposed with sweeping views of bustling Tokyo down beneath.

The room featured an entryway with closet house and a built-in house to your suitcase. By the door, a small cubby made for an ideal place to drop your pockets and key, with a visible cue to take it with you on the way in which out. Contained in the closet, a secret pair of pajamas was ready for me to alter into.

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Beside the mattress, a moss-green velvet sofa with blue throw pillows, set beside a lamp that mirrored the look of stones, introduced Japanese nature contained in the room in probably the most comfy method. I stayed on the sofa looking the window for lengthy chunks of my downtime, merely watching Tokyo go on about its day.

Beside the mattress, a hub of buttons managed lights, window shades and drapes. A USB-C port made it simple to cost my iPhone.

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And throughout from the mattress, an enormous TV allowed me to forged the most recent episode of “Heated Rivalry” and stream Netflix with ease. Beneath, within the nook, a humidifier and a dehumidifier sat on the ground.

There was additionally a well-stocked minibar with spirits, juice, beer, sake and soda, plus snacks, a Nespresso machine and loads of Japanese teas to select from.

The true star of my visitor room was the toilet, the place a big soaking tub in its personal entirely-glass room stuffed with daylight through the day and supplied twinkling views of the Tokyo skyline at evening. After a protracted soak, a rainfall bathe was splendid for a rinse.

Within the rest room, I discovered an assortment of high-end facilities, like Aromatherapy Associates London tub merchandise, and a kind of fancy Japanese bathrooms with extra buttons than you realize what to do with.

This room was certainly one of my favorites I stayed in in 2025, because of its calming, nature-centric design, stunning views and that celebrity rest room. On the root, it was simply plain comfy, and actually did really feel like a spot I might escape the buzzing metropolis beneath to “expertise tranquility and peace,” similar to the property’s normal supervisor had informed me.

Eating on the JW Marriott Resort Tokyo

The lodge presents a sequence of eating and ingesting shops, together with Kako, a Japanese restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Saki, a Japanese-French fusion omakase expertise from cooks Emmanuel Stroobant and Kazumine Nishida; Sefino, a Mediterranean spot; a boutique pastry stand; a lounge bar; and a moody cocktail bar, referred to as the JW Bar.

Highlights for me throughout my keep have been a Japanese breakfast set with loads of thrilling flavors (no less than to my western palate), heat miso soup and a pleasant piece of fish, served at Kako. The breakfast buffet included your entire conventional gadgets, plus a wide variety of assorted Asian fares and fundamentals like yogurt, pastries and the like.

At Kako for lunch, I actually loved a katsu sandwich, together with some spring roll-like dishes and a recent inexperienced salad.

However the spotlight expertise of my keep was an abbreviated omakase expertise at Saki. The restaurant presents two seatings an evening (Monday, Thursday-Sunday) at 6 p.m. and eight:30 p.m., with two seasonal omakase experiences priced at 28,000 yen ($176) for the smaller possibility or 34,000 yen ($214) for the bigger.

Although each omakase expertise is usually totally different (omakase mainly means chef’s selection and relies on the freshness and seasonality of components accessible), I nonetheless cannot cease serious about two dishes: Osetra caviar and Hokkaido furry crab with Shanghai crab sauce and the signature chutoro and otoro hand rolls with spicy taste, roasted Sichuan pepper, pickled daikon radish, white onion and shisho leaf so delicately crafted one might argue that this omakase expertise is absolutely dinner and present.

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And on the JW Bar, a signature cocktail menu supplied artistic takes on well-liked cocktails, together with some — like this margarita-like drink — served in out-of-this-world glassware. Throw in a duo performing soothing pop covers, and it actually felt like I used to be in probably the most enjoyable place in Tokyo.

You additionally have to cease by Le Cres, the artisanal croissant store within the foyer, the place the fluffly pastries are simply as photogenic as they’re scrumptious.

Facilities and repair

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• The heated pool with double-level floor-to-ceiling home windows presents breathtaking views of Tokyo and Mount Fuji within the distance.
• A contemporary fitness center with a wide range of gear is open to company, providing equally beautiful views.
• The Spa by JW presents conventional Japanese wellness experiences, together with traditional spa therapies equivalent to massages and facials.
• An Government Lounge is on the market to company with standing or who e book a room with lounge entry.
• Nightly turndown service presents a bit night luxurious for company earlier than mattress.

New conscious rooms and suites

In January, the lodge introduced a brand new assortment of rooms and suites centered round wellness and positioned on the twenty eighth flooring proper subsequent to the fitness center and spa. These rooms embrace yoga gear, therapeutic massage weapons, meditation cushions and crystal singing bowls, together with a personal reception and check-in space. Within the rooms and suites, company may even discover specialised tub merchandise, a journal, specifically curated teas and meditation playlists. Curated packages for wellness rooms embrace spa credit, an in-room “conscious breakfast” and different perks, from 170,775 yen ($1,075).

Location and logistics

The JW Marriott Resort Tokyo is in Takanawa Gateway Metropolis, a brand new high-rise improvement in Tokyo that is not fairly within the middle of the most important vacationer areas, in contrast to different well-liked inns on the town, but in addition a simple commute through subway or automotive. It is an ideal transportation hub, and I might argue that the quietness of its location is extra of a professional than a con, as a result of it is quiet, relaxed and nonetheless simple to entry.

For folks with a fast cease in Tokyo and passing via Haneda Airport (HND), the lodge is lower than 9 miles away and accessible through subway in below half-hour for 330 yen ($2), or about 20-40 minutes by automotive ($30-$50). Tokyo’s different main airport, Narita Worldwide Airport (NRT), is about 46 miles away, with transportation choices together with a practice to Tokyo Station (about $20) and a subway switch. An Uber or cab from NRT can value upward of $160.

It is value noting, too, that Takanawa Gateway Metropolis is a mall-like complicated with retailers, eating places and even a Blue Bottle Espresso for a fast caffeine repair.

What it prices to remain on the JW Marriott Resort Tokyo and e book

For 2026, the bottom money charges accessible on the lodge begin at round $449 per evening. Award availability begins at a uncommon 94,000 Marriott Bonvoy factors per evening, although most nights are no less than 100,000 factors.

When reserving this Marriott lodge, you may need to use one of many bank cards that earn probably the most factors for Marriott stays, or one that gives computerized Marriott Bonvoy elite standing for value-added advantages. These embrace:

• Marriott Bonvoy Sensible® American Specific® Card: Earn 6 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at inns taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Platinum Elite standing and 25 elite evening credit per yr towards a better tier.
• Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Specific® Card: Earn 6 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at inns taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Gold Elite standing and 15 elite evening credit per yr towards a better tier.
• Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card: Earn 6 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at inns taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Gold Elite standing and 15 elite evening credit per yr towards a better tier.
• Marriott Bonvoy Enterprise® American Specific® Card: Earn 6 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at inns taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Gold Elite standing and 15 elite evening credit per yr towards a better tier.
• Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit score Card (see charges and costs): Earn 6 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at inns taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Silver Elite standing and 15 elite evening credit per yr towards a better tier.
• Marriott Bonvoy Daring® Credit score Card (see charges and costs): Earn 3 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at inns taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Silver Elite standing and 5 elite evening credit per yr towards a better tier.

The data for the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful card has been collected independently by The Factors Man. The cardboard particulars on this web page haven’t been reviewed or supplied by the cardboard issuer.

Accessibility

This contemporary lodge presents accessible rooms, parking, public areas and public bogs.

The lodge web site reads, “For extra details about the bodily options of our accessible rooms, widespread areas or particular companies referring to a particular incapacity please name +81 3-3434-7070.” As all the time, TPG recommends reaching out to the lodge straight to verify it is appropriate to your particular wants.

Backside line

I totally loved my keep on the JW Marriott Resort Tokyo, and assume it was precisely what the final supervisor promised me throughout our interview when the lodge opened — it truly is “a sanctuary the place company can expertise tranquility and peace,” from the gorgeous pool to the soothing rooms and all the general public locations in between. Positive, the situation is an rising space a bit off the everyday crushed path, however in a metropolis as huge as Tokyo, you are going to be touring a bit both method. The trade-off for location is rewarded with a peaceable place to name house whereas in Tokyo, and one with stunning views and the added worth of with the ability to e book with factors.

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