Ritz-Carlton Tokyo named best hotel in Japan by Conde Nast Traveler readers

Tuesday 20th October, 04:48 AM JST

TOKYO —

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo has been named the best hotel in Japan by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine. Now in its 22nd year, the annual readers’ choice awards rank the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, resorts, and car rental agencies worldwide. The hotel, opened in 2007 and located in the tallest building in Tokyo, was also singled out for being the No. 2 hotel in Asia, and earned the No. 12 spot worldwide.

“We are especially thrilled to be recognized by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine,” said Francois J Cnockaert, general manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. “To have received such praise from the readers – who are essentially our guests – illustrates that our dedicated ladies and gentlemen are exceeding in our commitment to service, and are providing unique and memorable experiences while also creating Ritz-Carlton guests for life.”

Located in the heart of Tokyo Midtown, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo sits at the core of Roppongi, the capital’s entertainment, diplomatic and design-related business hub. Occupying the top nine floors of the 53-story building, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo offers 360-degree panoramic vistas of Tokyo including Tokyo Tower and Mount Fuji. Featuring 248 guest rooms, including 36 suites and Ritz-Carlton Club Level Rooms, the hotel offers Frette linens and featherbeds, deep-soaking tubs, rain showers, two Sony BRAVIA televisions, complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, dual-line telephones with voicemail, CD and DVD player.

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14 Comments

Klein2 at 07:31 AM JST - 20th October

Wow! I would disagree.
chotto at 09:23 AM JST - 20th October

Conde Naste - For when you have more money than travel-sense.
USNinJapan2 at 10:37 AM JST - 20th October

The Ritz anywhere means fine accommodations and Tokyo is no different, but I would also highly recommend the Ebisu Westin. I stay in one or the other when I'm in Tokyo but depending on the purpose of my visit I sometimes prefer the Westin to the Ritz.
my2sense at 04:03 PM JST - 20th October

1 or 2 nights stay is equal to most of the nations monthly mortage or rent...
larguero at 07:08 PM JST - 20th October

They just rate excellence, not price. There are many people who dont care paying ridiculous money to get a bed, so for them, this might be a useful information.
Sarge at 10:38 PM JST - 20th October

What percentage of the population can afford to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo?
alexthe5th at 01:16 AM JST - 21st October

I'd choose any one of Japan's top ryokans over the Ritz. When it comes down to it, the Ritz Tokyo is just like any other chain luxury hotel in world. But a ryokan with truly personal service, kaiseki cuisine, onsen... that's something that the Conde Nast editors would never appreciate.
JohnBecker at 01:19 AM JST - 21st October

Funny, Conde Nast must have forgotten to ask me about the fine business hotel in Kayabacho where I stay when I'm in Tokyo. Right on top of Kayabacho-no-eki, a block from a Lawson's, right around the corner from a great udon joint. Fridge in every room, high-speed internet, Kirin Ichiban for 250 a can out of the vending machine by the elevators!

Oh yeah - and about 1/5 the price of a bare-bones cheap room at the Ritz Carlton. So I can spend my money on travel and sightseeing, instead of a place where I spend maybe 9 hours a day, 7 of them while asleep.
Sarge at 07:15 AM JST - 21st October

@JohnBecker - Conde Nast didn't ask readers about the best value hotels, they asked about the best hotels regardless of price, the hotels for people with money to burn.
motytrah at 09:44 AM JST - 21st October

@Sarge On their own dime? Maybe 1% of the population. A subset of that could actually afford to have the personal attention you can get from the Ritz. But a lot of people go there for business and ultimately aren't paying for it.
Altria at 10:04 AM JST - 21st October

But does it have rotating beds and free costume hire?
bgaudry at 01:10 PM JST - 21st October

Moments like this I always feel sorry for plebs like you guys. Scrimping and saving.
marushka at 06:10 PM JST - 21st October

haven't been in ritz- carlton tokyo, but ritz in paris can highly recommend. food is just delicious there
my2sense at 11:02 PM JST - 21st October

awesome posts..thats why I post... 2 get info.. cheers...