Tokyo is one of my favourite places in the world and it’s somewhere that I’ve had the great fortune to visit on more than 20 occasions.
As such, I’m always on the look out for new and exciting accommodation options. For a long time, this was a city where the luxury hotel industry rested on its laurels, thinking that tradition and name recognition alone were enough to maintain the standing of a property. To put it bluntly, most luxury hotels here look like they are preserved in a time capsule and change is well overdue.
In recent years, hotel openings such as Aman, Four Seasons Otemachi, Prince Gallery Kioicho, Andaz Tokyo and the two Edition hotels have put the old guard on the back foot. However, arguably the most exciting and exclusive hotel opening of the last five years has been BVLGARI Tokyo.
At under 100 rooms in total, the property promises exclusivity and truly personalised service. Its restaurants and bar are popular but do not have the same accolades as those at Otemachi, meaning that footfall from non-guests is significantly reduced. Overall, this hotel and this brand are all about understated elegance.
Personally, I found the prospect of total tranquility and relaxation, far above the chaotic energy of the world’s largest city, to be a particularly compelling proposition.
However, a large concern post-pandemic has been that hotel service quality has fallen considerably throughout the Japanese hotel industry. Given the ever increasing tourist appetite for the land of the rising sun, I was very eager to see if the value proposition of Tokyo’s most expensive hotel is truly compelling within this landscape.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Skyline view.
Booking BVLGARI Tokyo
Our clients are able to book all Bvlgari hotels globally with additional benefits, via our agency’s Marriott STARS accreditation.
STARS booking benefits at BVLGARI Tokyo
Welcome Seasonal Fruit and Italian Dessert Amenity:
For each guest’s arrival experience, we send seasonal fruit and a freshly-made Italian dessert, delivered with a personal note from our General Manager.
Daily complimentary breakfast for two:
Served either at Il Ristorante – Niko Romito or via in-room dining, with the option to select from five themed breakfast sets: Italian, Japanese, and more.
$100 USD Hotel Credit:
Enjoy your $100 USD hotel credit at any of the hotel bars and restaurants or on a luxurious spa treatment.
Additional benefits:
Complimentary WiFi daily
First priority on waitlists in sold-out situations
Early Check-in/late Check-out, based on availability
First priority for requested room category, bed type, rollaways and connecting rooms
Priority for complimentary room upgrade (based on availability upon arrival)
Marriott STARS bookings can be made instantly online via our web portal:
Although we were only staying around the corner at The Peninsula prior to this stay, we opted to take a taxi. During a previous stay at Four Seasons Otemachi we learned the lesson that a lot of luxury hotels in Tokyo can be rather difficult to reach on foot, since their entrances are hidden away from main roads.
This indeed proved to be the case at BVLGARI Tokyo too, with the sleek and minimalist hotel entrance almost impossible to spot from the street. As we entered this darkened lair it was immediately apparent that we were not arriving at just any luxury hotel. The house Maserati (complimentary for guests to use within the local area) was parked just to one side of where our taxi pulled up and the moment the wheels stopped, a cavalcade of bell staff approached to open both taxi doors with exact synchronicity.
They greeted me by name, somehow knowing it was me (despite my not having provided an exact arrival time) and then ushered us into the very elegant motor lobby. I was honestly blown away by the decor here. Having visited my fair share of Tokyo hotels in the past, it’s hard to describe the feeling of complete serenity and tranquility here. It felt like we were stepping into a portal that separated us from the unrelenting energy of the world’s largest city, placing us deep within the confines of a modern zen temple.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Motor Lobby.
We later discovered that there’s a second access point via the adjacent Yaesu luxury shopping mall. However, I imagine that 99% of guests will first arrive at the hotel via the motor lobby, as we did.
BVLGARI Tokyo – shopping centre access.
The bell staff whisked our bags away from us and escorted us to the elevators, which took us up to the main lobby floor of the hotel, on level 40. Here, we were once again warmly greeted by name and informed that we could complete all check-in formalities in the comfort of our suite.
BVLGARI Tokyo – 40th Floor lobby.
The 40th floor possesses an almost cathedral-like feeling of silence and grandeur, a true masterpiece of minimalist design and a world away from the bustling lobbies of so many Asian hotels, so often filled with crowds enjoying their afternoon teas.
BVLGARI Tokyo – 40th Floor lobby.
BVLGARI Tokyo – 40th Floor lobby.
As is customary for BVLGARI hotels, this floor also features a chocolate shop and lounge.
BVLGARI Tokyo – BVLGARI Dolci boutique.
As we headed up to the 43rd floor, where our room was located, I was amazed at the amount of space. Tokyo hotels are notorious for being densely packed with rooms eating into every possible inch of the hallways, but here, the hallways fit the tone of the hotel perfectly, expansive and almost completely silent, thanks to the thick black carpets which dampened almost all sound.
BVLGARI Tokyo – 43rd floor hallways.
Walking down these silent hallways, it felt as if I was in a beautifully designed art gallery.
BVLGARI Tokyo – 43rd floor hallways.
I loved how periodically a window would appear, offering a glimpse of the enormous city below – these served to further highlight the juxtaposition between our secluded environs and the frenetic energy of Tokyo.
BVLGARI Tokyo – 43rd floor hallways.
BVLGARI Tokyo Junior Suite
BVLGARI Tokyo Junior Suite Floor Plan
Reception Area
As we entered our Junior Suite, we first came upon the very spacious reception area, featuring a coat cupboard, bathroom and a bench for removing shoes.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite reception area.
Having an area like this, just for the removal of shoes and coats, in a city like Tokyo is a true luxury. There are other 5* hotels in this city offering entry-level rooms that aren’t much larger than just this space!
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite reception area.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite reception area.
Junior Suite Bedroom
Detractors often comment that BVLGARI hotels are overly dark and masculine in their design style. Perhaps this is true of other hotels in the chain, but I certainly did not find this to be the case when I first walked into the living room of our suite. Indeed, the effect was quite the opposite.
The golden glow emanating from the ceiling, combined with floor to ceiling windows, an abundance of blonde wood and brightly coloured orange accents, really made this room feel very bright, inviting and open.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite living room.
Viewed from this angle, a few of the other design elements come into sight: the iconic Flos IC lamp, a bookcase stocked with just the right number of books to feel like a home rather than a hotel and of course, a very impressive bar cabinet.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite living room.
The bar cabinet was stocked with numerous high-end brands, including Krug champagne. The complimentary milk in the minibar was a nice touch; all too often hotels forget to provide this and honestly, it feels pretty strange using plastic jiggers filled with industrial milk substitute in a luxury hotel.
Hidden underneath the water and milk were several different sodas and mixers, all of which were included on a complimentary basis – as per the BVLGARI brand standard.
Given the Italian roots of the BVLGARI brand, I was surprised to find an entry-level Nespresso machine rather than something superior from a brand like Illy or Lavazza. Conversely, I was pleased to see a kettle with various temp settings as well as an absolutely beautiful handcrafted Japanese tea set.
The living room of our suite was loosely divided into three areas: TV space, dining table and work desk.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite living room.
Personally, I would have preferred a more ergonomic office chair but I can understand the desire for a more aesthetic solution. The desk itself was more than large enough to accommodate my usual multiscreen work set up and featured multiple universal power sockets as well as USB ports.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite living room.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite work desk.
Although we checked-in on rather a gloomy and cloudy day, the following four days were absolutely beautiful with blue skies, sunshine and a view stretching out to the horizon.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Station View.
Something I love about the cold months in Tokyo is that there is no haze to block the views of Mount Fuji. Even after all these years, there’s something really cool about being in a hotel and spotting that iconic snowcapped shape in the distance. A reminder that despite being surrounded by concrete, in an expansive metropolis, the natural wonders of Japan are still manifest.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Mount Fuji View.
When night falls, Fuji disappears from sight and the red lights begin to pulse on every skyscraper, as far as the eye can see. I refer to this pulsing of red lights as the heartbeat of Tokyo and have spent many a jet-lagged night looking out and admiring some variation of this view below.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Night Time view.
I really loved the design of the dining area, with the oversized leather booth providing added softness and visual interest to the room, the low backed chairs on the other side ensured that we has unobstructed views whilst sitting here to eat.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite dining booth.
Sitting atop the table when we first arrived was a highly extravagant welcome amenity, including a bottle of Billecart Salmon champagne, artesian water, raspberry tarts, apples and an entire bunch of ludicrously expensive (and delicious!) Shine Muscat grapes. Amazingly, all of the fruit was replaced daily – which is quite something when you consider the cost of high-end fruit in Japan.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite welcome amenities.
Junior Suite Bedroom
Unusually for a Junior Suite, there was a complete set of doors and a wall separating our bedroom from the rest of the suite. This means that this room type would be absolutely ideal for families travelling with young children that need to be supervised. The large ‘L’ shaped sofa is also more than spacious enough for two younger children to sleep on.
Our bedroom featured the same bright and airy feel as the living room, with pops of colour above and below the bed adding to the sensation of warmth and cosiness.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite Bedroom.
The TV was very elegantly situated in a corner of the room, on a swirling steel pole, with all supporting wires and cables tucked away out of view.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite Bedroom.
As one would expect in 2025, the TV came equipped with Chromecast support, which was very easy and intuitive to use.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Chromecast connectivity.
One of my favourite features of the bedside tables was that they each contained a full complement of room controls, as well as numerous different types of power socket.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Bedside table.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Bedside drawer.
In my opinion, a true luxury hotel should always offer a complete pillow menu, since no two bodies are the same and people have strong preferences in how they like to get comfortable for sleep.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Pillow menu.
I ended up ordering a millennium pillow and a body pillow in addition to the four pillows that were already provided as standard with the bed. I have to say that overall this resulted in an extraordinarily comfortable sleep. I can’t think of many other hotels where I’ve slept better than in BVLGARI Tokyo.
BVLGARI Tokyo – pillows.
Junior Suite Dressing Area
Continuing on from the bedroom, our suite featured a dedicated dressing area with walk-in closet. The closet had the feel of a high-end boutique to it with glass fronted drawers, recessed lighting and all manner of different beautifully carved wooden hangers. There were even two sets of shoe trees as well as a complimentary and very high-quality BVLGARI hotels garment bag provided.
There was also a separate vanity area featuring a makeup caddy, oversized mirror with ring lighting and a Dyson hairdryer. I’ve long been an advocate of the idea that anybody spending over $1000 a night on a hotel will already have one of these at home and I find it bizarre that so many hotels offer lower quality hair dryers at this price point.
Guests don’t pay these prices to actively downgrade basic elements of their lives back home and BVLGARI clearly understands this.
Junior Suite Bathroom
I personally found the bathroom to be the least impressive part of our suite. Where everything else was open plan, warm and inviting, here the focus was very much on a harsh, closed and clinical feel.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite Bathroom.
The toilet was located behind one closed door, with a typical Japanese style wet room behind the other.
One thing I cannot fault was the overwhelming number of amenities provided in the bathroom. Aside from the usual full-sized toiletry bottles, numerous smaller bottles were placed in the room and it was explained to me that this is so that guests can take home a souvenir with them, should they choose to. I also noticed that the moment I used any amount of liquid from any of the smaller bottles a second bottle would be placed in the room.
I just wish that the bathtub hadn’t been located inside a small black box, as I’ve really enjoyed having baths with a view in hotels such as Conrad, Prince Gallery and Park Hyatt Tokyo before.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite bathtub.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Junior Suite bath amenities.
Housekeeping at BVLGARI Tokyo
As I mentioned at the beginning of this review, the service levels at this hotel were really one of my primary areas of concern, given the sharp downturn and service standards throughout the Japanese hotel industry since 2020.
I’m very pleased to report that service exceeded my expectations throughout my stay and nowhere was this more apparent than with housekeeping.
The hotel clearly alerted them the instant that we appeared downstairs at breakfast each day, since every time we returned to the room it was absolutely immaculate.
Cable were tidied, toiletries were perfectly arranged in the bathroom, clothes were folded and lens cloths appropriately placed around cameras and glasses.
The evening turndown service was a particular highlight, with thick memory foam mats placed on either side of the bed with a pair of slippers on top (just like at hotels from sister LVMH brand Cheval Blanc).
BVLGARI Tokyo – turndown service.
During turndown each evening, we were also provided with a revolving array of sweet treats as well as flasks of herbal tea.
One area of the service which was slightly disappointing was the Berluti shoe shine. Honestly, with the reputation of that brand combined with BVLGARI, I was expecting the full glaçage treatment on my boots or at the very least, a standard shine and edge treatment.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Berluti shoe shine service.
Despite the fact that the shoes were returned to me quickly and in a beautiful box, they were returned almost exactly in the same condition that I had handed them in – with multiple scuff marks on both the toebox and the heel.
Obviously not the end of the world, but it did mean that I had to go and find an actual shoeshine after this, rather than being able to rely on the hotel’s service.
A final touch that I really appreciated was being left a customised BVLGARI Tokyo luggage tag as part of the turndown service on the final night. At this stage I have more luggage tags than I’ll ever know what to do with but this is one the higher quality and more elegant ones that I’ve had the pleasure to receive.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Luggage tag gift.
BVLGARI Tokyo Deluxe Skyline View Room
BVLGARI Tokyo Deluxe Room floor plan
As part of my site inspection of the property, I was given the opportunity to tour both a standard Deluxe room and a higher level suite.
I was interested to see the standard room to get an idea of the views from the other side of the hotel. Please note though that if you book this hotel with us under a Marriott STARS rate, you are unlikely to see the side of the hotel as your upgrade will be from Deluxe Skyline view room to a Premium Imperial Garden view room.
It is worth noting that the interior of both the Deluxe and the Premium room types is identical though, only the views differ.
Although the standard rooms don’t have a dedicated reception room, there is still a small internal entrance hall with the same bench and illuminated plant that was found in our Junior Suite. Continuing left around the corner from here was a very ample dressing area with more than enough space to open a checked bag, on either side of the closet.
The same high quality clothes hangers and shoe trees as found in our suite are also offered in this standard rooms here.
BVLGARI Tokyo – clothes hangers.
Heading past the dressing area and into the room itself, we first came across the minibar, which again was identical to the one found in our Junior Suite. The work desk was also identical, although here the power sockets were hidden away under the desk and there was of course no view to speak of.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe room minbar.
Heading into the bedroom I was impressed with the way that the Skyline view was framed, with the miniature sofa at the foot of the bed reminding me of the set up in so many of the hotels I’ve stayed in, in the Maldives.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Room Skyline view.
The bedside tables also featured the same fantastic room control and power port set up that was offered in our Junior Suite.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Room bedside power and controls.
Although this side of the hotel faces neither Mount Fuji nor the Imperial Gardens, it’s still a very impressive view of the world’s largest city!
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Room Skyline view.
Viewed from this angle, it’s easier to understand the layout of this room with the entrance being on the left-hand side, the dressing area being directly behind the bed and the vanity area being on the right (and again, a carbon copy of the one found in our Junior Suite).
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Room Skyline view.
Given the rather wide footprint of this room and in a bid to maintain symmetry, a Flos lamp comfortable chair and coffee table were placed facing the television.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Room Skyline view.
Deluxe Room bathroom
Oddly enough, I actually preferred the design of this bathroom to the one in our suite. Despite the fact that it had the same harsh and sterile colour scheme, the more open design made the prospect of a bath here more inviting at least.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Room bathroom.
Rather than boxing off the shower and bath into a single wet room, here the shower and toilets were kept in separate cubicles with an open plan bath tub design.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Room bathroom.
BVLGARI Tokyo Deluxe Corner Suite
For a five night stay, our Junior Suite was more than adequate; there was plenty of space for two of us to unpack our bags fully, bring in additional shopping bags, entertain friends, eat meals and spend time working too.
However, the Deluxe Corner Suites offer substantially more space and more complete separation between the living room and the bedroom. As such, they would be ideal for families who want to place older children in the living room, or those planning to entertain on a more frequent basis.
BVLGARI Tokyo Deluxe Suite Floor Plan
Deluxe Suite Reception Area
The reception area of the Deluxe Suite actually felt considerably smaller than that of the Junior Suite. This is because the guest bathroom was located through a second set of doors leading through the coat cupboard.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Suite reception area.
If I was staying in the suite myself, I would personally keep this cupboard door open the whole time just to make the area feel more spacious (note: the third door visible in the image above is for the optional connecting Twin Superior room).
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Suite reception area.
I’ve since discovered that it appears to be a consistent bug in the BVLGARI hotel brand that guest bathrooms in suites don’t offer hand lotion, only soap. It seems like a weird way to cut costs but I have since noticed the exact same issue in Bulgari Dubai!
BVLGARI Tokyo – Guest bathroom.
Deluxe Suite Living Room
To be perfectly honest, the living room here may have been bathed in natural light but it just didn’t have the same cozy feel as the one in our junior suite; the lack of an L shaped sofa and the bookcase results in a more cold feel. The solitary chair and Flos lamp, away from the rest of the seating also feel like a bit of an afterthought. I can imagine that it would be quite relaxing though to sit in the chair first thing in the morning with a cup of coffee by your side.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Suite living room.
Personally, I would’ve also switched out the vase on the stool for a large plant. This would give a much needed splash of verdant life to the room.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Suite living room.
Deluxe Suite dressing area and bathroom
Continuing on past the living room, we came to an open plan dressing area and bathroom. Having this much natural light whilst getting ready is definitely not something that one can take for granted in a hotel.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Suite vanity table.
However, it did feel like the individual closets were a little bit tight in terms of width and I wonder if they would be able to accommodate a fully open checked bag inside them.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Suite bathroom.
The bathrooms here are a carbon copy of those found in the Deluxe rooms, so better than the junior suite but still rather dark and sterile feeling.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Suite bathroom.
Deluxe Suite bedroom
This is where the Deluxe Suites’ corner locations really shine. The impact of first walking into this bedroom and seeing so much of Tokyo laid out before us was extraordinary.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Suite bedroom.
It did feel like a bit of an odd choice to put the desk in the bedroom rather than the living room, though. I know personally that when I wake up jetlagged and want to get some work done, I want to be as far away from the person in bed as possible in order to allow them to sleep soundly.
I can imagine a scenario in which it would be useful to have the desk in the bedroom though, if for example, two teenagers had taken up residence in the living room. Outside of the scenario, I think it would make sense to switch the location of this desk, put two comfortable chairs here and switch out the Ottoman at the foot of the bed for one of the low back sofas found in the Deluxe rooms.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Deluxe Suite work desk.
BVLGARI Tokyo Facilities
BVLGARI Tokyo Gym
BVLGARI hotels have a chain-wide partnership with the London-based Workshop Gymnasium brand. I knew this going in, since I always research hotel gyms ahead of time. Despite this, I was still shocked by how high the quality of this gym was, compared to the majority of other hotel gyms worldwide.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Workshop Gymnasium.
It’s not every day that you see a proper power rack in a hotel gym, let alone this outlandish selection of bars. Honestly most commercial gyms don’t even have such impressive equipment!
In addition to a huge selection of free weights, plate-loaded and cable machines, Pilates equipment and some percussive therapy guns were also on offer.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Workshop Gymnasium.
I was surprised not to see a rower or an airdyne though, given that there were 10 pieces of cardio equipment available.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Workshop Gymnasium.
However, what this gym lacks in cardio equipment, it more than makes up for with an incredible selection of cable attachments…
BVLGARI Tokyo – Workshop Gymnasium.
As well as dumbbells that go up to 38kg!
BVLGARI Tokyo – Workshop Gymnasium.
I was half expecting a brand like BVLGARI to go all out with the F&B in the gym, perhaps something to rival the absolutely epic offering at Four Seasons Geneva, unfortunately though, still water and a couple of rudimentary piece of fruit were all that was on offer.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Workshop Gymnasium.
BVLGARI Tokyo Pool
There’s something really special about a good Tokyo hotel pool; there’s nothing quite like that feeling of being high above the city seeing the lights of the skyscrapers, neon signs and traffic below, as you relax in the water.
In this respect, BVLGARI Tokyo is so far ahead of the competition that it’s almost laughable. Honestly, having this entire space to myself didn’t just feel luxurious, it felt borderline ludicrous. It’s hard to describe the feeling of having this much space and tranquility in the world’s largest city.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Swimming pool.
That’s the thought I had every time I came to the pool: “how is it possible that all of this is just for me?”. Other hotels are super busy with plenty of people swimming laps and maybe that’s the case here early in the morning but on five visits to this pool, I only saw two other people ever!
BVLGARI Tokyo – Swimming pool.
I love the design of the individual cabana pods as well – they almost feel like the kind of thing you would expect to find at The Pier First Class lounge rather than a swimming pool, but I’m here for it!
BVLGARI Tokyo – Swimming pool.
The design of the hydrotherapy pool is absolutely stunning too; the tile work is extremely impressive and when you press a special button, a torrent of water cascades down, beneath the BVLGARI logo.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Hydrotherapy pool.
Although I tended to come down to the pool in a dressing gown from my room, there is also an extensive changing facility.
BVLGARI Tokyo – changing rooms.
In keeping with a hotel of this calibre, a selection of Augustinus Bader serums and creams were on offer and of course there was a Dyson hairdryer, set upon a stand which was clad in tan leather.
BVLGARI Tokyo – changing rooms.
Of course, with this being Japan, there was a small bath house contained within the changing room rooms, featuring both traditional and Western showers.
I feel like the hotel really missed a trick by having two hot pools here instead of one hot pool and one cold plunge. It’s also worth noting that this is just normal hot water, not the mineral rich onsen water which you may find in other Tokyo hotels such as: Hoshinoya and Chinzanso.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Spa pools.
Despite the lack of a cold plunge, there is at least an ice fountain which provides a ready supply of chipped ice, which can be applied to your body after using the steam room and sauna.
Food and Drink at BVLGARI Tokyo
BVLGARI Tokyo breakfast at Niko Romito
Italian chef Niko Romito has a long-standing relationship with BVLGARI hotels, with a number of his BVLGARI restaurants holding Michelin stars (2* in Dubai, 1* in Shanghai and 1* in Tokyo).
Of course, the breakfast service is separate from the main restaurant and according to Michelin standards, the breakfast doesn’t have the 1* designation. However, there is no doubting that breakfast is served in a beautiful room, using fantastic tableware and is served from a kitchen which has a Michelin star from midday onwards!
Before reaching the breakfast restaurant each morning, we passed through the BVLGARI lounge, this area would be ideal for grabbing a quick coffee or a pastry, for those not interested in having a full à la carte breakfast.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Lounge.
The dining room of Niko Romito restaurant is absolutely beautiful and bathed in natural light, with a golden ceiling that mirrors the design of the bedrooms in the hotel. In addition to a few standard tables of two dotted along the windows, there are also numerous larger tables with sofas….
BVLGARI Tokyo – Niko Romito breakfast.
….as well as booth style seating, which was my personal preference.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Niko Romito breakfast.
The restaurant also has some outdoor tables, which were not open at the time of our stay but which I imagine would be ideal in the summer months.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Niko Romito breakfast.
Service was prompt and efficient for the most part but lacking in warmth and personality. The exception to this was the Italian staff members who were clearly career service professionals and carried themselves accordingly. Hopefully, in time, their experience and expertise will rub off on the rest of the team.
I’m always very apprehensive of hotel coffee but I have to say that the coffee served the breakfast was definitely very drinkable, albeit not on the level of the coffee at Lizard Island, for example.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Breakfast coffee.
Throughout the course of the stay, we both stuck to exactly the same breakfast option every day! I always went with the Japanese set menu, which included small gyudon, simmered vegetables, tofu, umeboshi, shirasu and ikura, all of which was absolutely delicious!
BVLGARI Tokyo – Japanese breakfast.
It would’ve been nice if they revolved some of the items daily though, rather than bringing out the exact same set every day. The only scope for adjustment or variety was in the choice of grilled fish: salmon or mackerel.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Japanese breakfast.
Kamara always opted for the Chinese menu, this started with a congee with poached chicken breast Goji berries and century eggs. Soy milk and youtiao were served on the side.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Chinese breakfast.
Following this came a course of various different dim sum dumplings.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Chinese breakfast.
Overall, a decent breakfast but nothing amazing. Certainly nowhere close to the spectacular breakfast at Ritz Carlton Kyoto for example
BVLGARI Tokyo Room Service Breakfast
Guests have the option of having breakfast either in the restaurant or as room service, at no extra charge.
Indeed, part of the BVLGARI chain brand standard is that guests can order their breakfast at any time of day, as room service. This allows guests who may be suffering from jetlag, or who may adhere to a regimen of intermittent fasting to eat at a time which suits them.
On our final morning, we decided to eat in the room, since we had an early morning flight back to London to catch. We ordered the night before and the food was delivered at precisely the time that we had requested. This is exactly what one would hope for at a top luxury hotel when you have a tight schedule and a flight to catch!
BVLGARI Tokyo – Room service breakfast.
Not wanting to break my five day streak, I once again opted for the Japanese breakfast. As you can see, the items below are identical to the breakfast served in the restaurant, just with slightly different presentation.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Room service breakfast.
Kamara wasn’t in the mood for the full Chinese breakfast again, so she went for croque monsieur with Chia pudding as dessert… and then immediately wished she’d done this every day!
BVLGARI Tokyo – Room service breakfast.
The Bar at BVLGARI Tokyo
The Bar at BVLGARI Tokyo sits within a truly stunning room located on the 45th floor of the hotel. I had the option to come in and take pictures during the day because at night time it is always filled with elegant and glamorous Tokyo residents!
BVLGARI Tokyo – Bar.
I particularly love the mosaic tiled rear wall of the bar, which together with the olive and wood tones gives this bar a truly Italian flair.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Bar.
In the warmer months the bar spreads across an enormous terrace filled with greenery.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Bar.
Views from up here on the 45th floor are remarkable and I would highly recommend a visit, even if you are not staying at the hotel.
BVLGARI Tokyo – Bar.
I visited the bar on a couple of occasions and had a chance to try a number of different cocktails, many of which were genuinely exciting and interesting creations. Having said this, they make a mean Negroni too!
I also enjoyed a few of their snacks and small plates, which, again, were of a very high standard indeed.
Conclusion
Basics Checklist
☑︎ Power sockets near the bed ☑︎ Easy to understand light switches ☑︎ Coffee machine in the room ☑︎ Separate shower and bath ☑︎ Blackout blinds ☑︎ Stable, fast and free Wifi ☑︎ Feather pillows ☑︎ Quiet and powerful aircon
Luxury Checklist
☑︎ Pillow menu ☑︎ Japanese toilet X Italian coffee machine in the room ☑︎ Space to open a checked bag in the wardrobe ☑︎ Dyson hairdryer ☑︎ Nightly turndown gifts
BVLGARI Tokyo is not only my favourite hotel in Tokyo, it is now my personal number one city hotel in the world.
The atmosphere at this hotel is hard to describe, honestly the words ‘tranquility’ and ‘serenity’ don’t do it justice. When you stay here, you feel like you never want to leave and honestly, that’s my only criticism of this hotel. It’s so good that it’s a destination in and of itself. The views of the city and Mount Fuji in particular are spectacular but being in the hotel is such a wonderfully relaxing experience that it can be hard to pull yourself away and actually spend time outside, in Tokyo. Having said that, when you do leave the hotel, the fact that there’s a complimentary Maserati at hand to drive you around the local vicinity definitely sweetens the proposition somewhat.
When you’ve been to Tokyo 20+ times, as I have, visiting this hotel as opposed to visiting Tokyo is not a problem. However, if you are in Tokyo for the first time or you think you’re going to be out for most of the day sightseeing, a hotel of this astonishingly high calibre will arguably be a waste.
I can definitely understand why such a sizeable proportion of the clientele here is Japanese, even five years post pandemic (and with Tokyo hotel prices having increased exponentially since 2020). I don’t think I’ve slept better in many other beds in the world and the level of the finishes both in the room and throughout all of the public spaces is utterly incredible. The service in the spa, from housekeeping and also the concierge were fantastic, the pool is one of the best I’ve ever seen in my life and the location right by Tokyo station is ideal.
If your budget permits it and you have the time to truly relax and enjoy the property, I can’t think of any other city hotel that compares to BVLGARI Tokyo.
Book Bvlgari Tokyo with Marriott STARS Benefits
Our clients are able to book all Bvlgari hotels globally with additional benefits, via our agency’s Marriott STARS accreditation.
STARS booking benefits at BVLGARI Tokyo
Welcome Seasonal Fruit and Italian Dessert Amenity:
For each guest’s arrival experience, we send seasonal fruit and a freshly-made Italian dessert, delivered with a personal note from our General Manager.
Daily complimentary breakfast for two:
Served either at Il Ristorante – Niko Romito or via in-room dining, with the option to select from five themed breakfast sets: Italian, Japanese, and more.
$100 USD Hotel Credit:
Enjoy your $100 USD hotel credit at any of the hotel bars and restaurants or on a luxurious spa treatment.
Additional benefits:
Complimentary WiFi daily
First priority on waitlists in sold-out situations
Early Check-in/late Check-out, based on availability
First priority for requested room category, bed type, rollaways and connecting rooms
Priority for complimentary room upgrade (based on availability upon arrival)
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