The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
by the TopOfHotel team
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo gives you floors 45-53 of Tokyo Midtown with Hinokicho Park koyo a five-minute walk from the lobby.
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo gives you floors 45-53 of Tokyo Midtown with Hinokicho Park koyo a five-minute walk from the lobby.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo occupies floors 45-53 of Tokyo Midtown Tower in Roppongi, and the rooms make the most of that height. Deluxe rooms start at 52 sqm — well above the Tokyo average — finished in Japanese lacquer and Hinoki wood, with a deep soaking tub and a large marble bathroom. The Frette linen earns repeat praise; more than one reviewer called it the best bedding they had ever slept in. From floor 45 and up the view runs across the whole city, with Tokyo Tower lit at night. Tower View rooms on the east side look out over Tokyo Tower, Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay in the distance — that is the side to ask for if you care about sunset.
Food and amenities
The Spa on floor 45 has 10 treatment rooms and works with ESPA and La Mer products; its signature treatment blends onsen water with traditional Japanese massage. There is a standard-size indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness room with a full kit. Azure 45, the restaurant on floor 45, serves Mediterranean food, and Tokyo Midtown downstairs adds several more Michelin-starred options without a cab ride.
Location and getting there
Roppongi Station on the Hibiya Line is a 5-minute walk — from there you can ride direct to Shinjuku in 15 minutes, Shibuya in 10 and Shinbashi in 10. The autumn draw is Hinokicho Park, right beside Tokyo Midtown, where the maples and zelkova turn in late November — a koyo spot Tokyo locals know well. Tokyo Midtown itself holds the Suntory Museum of Art and a Garden Terrace whose winter illumination is worth seeing.
Things to know before booking
Rates open at about $629 a night, the steepest in this lineup and roughly double the comparable 5-star hotels at the same tier — and peak koyo weeks in late November push them higher again, so book ahead. The bigger trade-off is the address: Roppongi is full of nightclubs and bars that run loud until around 4am, which makes it a poor fit for families with small children who want quiet evenings.
Our take
Booking.com guests give it 9.0/10 and the overall score is 9.2/10, the highest of the five here, and it is easy to see why: 52 sqm rooms, floors in the 45-53 range, sharp service and a real koyo garden five minutes from the door. If your budget reaches it, the Ritz-Carlton bundles the high-floor views and the autumn color into one Roppongi address.
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Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Hinokicho Park sits next to Tokyo Midtown, so you can walk over to watch the oak and maple turn in late November without leaving the neighborhood.
- Rooms on floors 45-53 take in the whole city, including the best Tokyo Tower angle in this part of town.
- Roppongi Station on the Hibiya Line is a 5-minute walk, with direct trains to Shinjuku in 15 minutes and Shibuya in 10.
- Service is top-tier Ritz-Carlton — reviewers note that every request gets answered right away.
- Tokyo Midtown itself holds the Suntory Museum of Art and several Michelin-starred restaurants, all under the same roof.
- Rates start at $629 a night, the most expensive in this group — roughly double the comparable 5-star hotels at the same level.
- Roppongi is packed with nightclubs and bars that stay loud until 4am, so it is not the right pick for families traveling with small children.
- Peak koyo dates in late November push rates higher still, so book well ahead if you want those weeks.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a Tower View room on the east side, floor 47 or higher — the sun sets behind Tokyo Tower and the view is hard to beat.
- Hinokicho Park is a 5-minute walk from the hotel and runs an evening illumination during peak koyo, so it is worth a look after dark too.
- The Club Ritz-Carlton lounge on floor 53 includes free evening cocktails — if you can get the upgrade, it pays off.