JW Marriott debuts in Tokyo: a zen retreat above the city of the future

In the heart of Takanawa Gateway City, the brand debuts 200 rooms, a rooftop spa and restaurants inspired by Japanese and Mediterranean traditions.

Location

The new JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo opened in the heart of Takanawa Gateway City, the futuristic district that aims to redefine the skyline of the Japanese capital.

The structure is located above the Takanawa Gateway station, with the airport of Haneda, Tokyo's main international airport, which can be reached in about twenty minutes.

Also within walking distance is the Shinagawa Station, one of Japan's major rail hubs, set to become the terminus of the line Chuo Shinkansen, the superfast train that will connect Tokyo to Nagoya e Osaka In record time.

The structure

The hotel is designed as a retreat inspired by the philosophy Zen, where modernity and Japanese tradition meet. Artworks and installations evoke nature and spirituality, including a sculpture by the Mount Fuji and the striking central space called Tree House, made of natural materials.

Le 200 rooms and suites are decorated in neutral tones and large windows overlooking the city. In December they will debut the Mindful Rooms & Suites, the new JW Marriott room category designed for relaxation and mindfulness, offered for the first time in Asia.

Booking with points

Like all the group's facilities, the JW Marriott Tokyo participate in the program Marriott Bonvoy, offering members the opportunity to turn points into award nights or to accumulate new ones during the stay.

I must say that for the type of hotels, but especially for the prices of accommodations in Tokyo in recent years, the rates still seem humane. You can find rooms for about €480 plus tax. In contrast dynamic pricing of award tickets fluctuates, even by a lot, so be careful to do the math well on whether or not it pays to use points as usual.

What services the new hotel offers

The new JW Marriott Tokyo devotes great attention to catering, with a proposal that combines Japanese cuisine, Mediterranean influences and signature pastries. Kakō is the main restaurant, dedicated to the washoku cuisine reinterpreted with a modern twist: offering seasonal dishes such as sashimi, wagyu and local vegetables, accompanied by a selection of Sake from all 46 prefectures in Japan.

Saki is an exclusive eight-seat kappo restaurant where cooking becomes a narrative and interactive experience, based on seasonality and the finest Japanese technique. Sefino Instead, it brings up the flavors of the Mediterranean, with light, contemporary dishes served in an elegant setting overlooking the city.

Rounding out the offerings, Le Cres, which reinterprets the croissant from a Japanese perspective with matcha or citrus variants, and the JW Bar, ideal for a cocktail or glass of champagne with a view of Tokyo.

The hotel's services include the Spa by JW, with treatments inspired by Japanese wellness techniques, a rooftop pool overlooking the Tokyo Tower, a'Executive Lounge confidential and beyond 1,100 square meters of event space, including a room with mobile LED walls, the largest in Japan.

In conclusion

The JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo marks a new chapter for the brand in Japan, combining contemporary design, a focus on wellness, and a wide range of services. Thanks to its strategic location above the Takanawa Gateway station and the proximity to Haneda, the city's main airport, and Shinagawa, a major rail hub, the hotel is perfectly connected to the rest of the city and the country. An ideal destination for those seeking high comfort and high-level services, in a strategic location That makes it easy to get around without giving up anything in the heart of Japan's capital city

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