As a long-time fan of 1 Hotels – the US-based, sustainability-minded brand – I have been very much looking forward to the opening of 1 Hotel Tokyo, the chain’s only property in Asia-Pacific. Operated by Starwood, 1 Hotels has very little presence beyond the US – 1 Hotel Mayfair in London, 1 Hotel Copenhagen and 1 Hotel Melbourne are its only outposts outside the country – but it has already built a loyal following among luxury lovers who like to travel responsibly and stylishly.
Located in Akasaka Trust Tower, a mixed-used high-rise in the tony area of Akasaka, 1 Hotel Tokyo is a short walk from the monumental Imperial Palace and buzzy Roppongi. The expansive and bright lobby, located on the 38th floor of the building, sets the tone for the entire property. Conceived as a Zen garden in the sky, the hotel’s interiors feature a mix of wood and stone, and plenty of greenery. A whopping 1,500 plants, bonsai and trees decorate the property’s public areas, and 211 rooms and suites. A dedicated team of gardeners meticulously tend to them every day.
