Paul Jebara

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Tokyo has an interesting relationship with permanence. The megalopolis reinvents itself with clockwork regularity, yet certain institutions exist outside this cycle of perpetual renewal. The capital’s grand hotels fall firmly into this category—not because they don’t evolve (they do, constantly), but because they’ve mastered the art of remaining relevant while honoring their core purpose. The proof is in concrete and steel: The city’s finest properties trace an arc from 1915’s European influences through postwar modernism to today’s glass towers. Each era claimed its territory: pre-war survivors in Marunouchi’s diplomatic quarter, 1964 Olympic-era modernism in Toranomon’s business district, contemporary retreats crowning Akasaka’s new developments. The timing feels charged. As the Park Hyatt Tokyo —which defined vertical luxury in the 1990s—closes until late 2025, newcomers arrive with fresh perspectives. Aman spinoff Janu Tokyo brings social wellness, while 1 Hotel ‘s hotly anticipated outpost promises sustainable luxury when it debuts in 2025. Yet established names maintain their edge by grasping what matters: preserving heritage while advancing service, honoring tradition while embracing change. In a city fixated on novelty, these properties prove that true luxury runs deeper than aesthetics and location.

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Paul Jebara discovers that the Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo operates more like a private club than a hotel, especially if you've sprung for exclusive Club Level access.