Set to open in the new year, the second Tokyo property by Edition Hotels is designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and promises to be one of Ginza’s hottest destinations
Three years after its first foray into Japan with The Tokyo Edition Toranomon, Edition Hotels' second property, The Tokyo Edition Ginza, opens in preview on December 12, officially launching in early 2024. Created by Ian Schrager—prominent hotelier and founder of New York’s iconic Studio 54—in partnership with Marriott International, the hotel promises to be a vibrant locale in the heart of Ginza.
To bring to life The Tokyo Edition Ginza, Schrager once again sought the vision of prominent Japanese architect and designer Kengo Kuma, who had previously designed the hotel group’s Toranomon property. Kuma’s signature nature-inspired design elements can be found throughout the hotel, in the form of vertical gardens that drape over the 14-storey tower, and soothing tones of walnut timber, cream-coloured leather and green marble.
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The Tokyo Edition Ginza’s 86 guest rooms include ten spacious suites with separate living areas, and entry-level rooms that start at 440 square feet, making them the largest standard rooms in the district. Each guest room features signature Edition white faux-fur throws, along with artwork by visual artist Sayaka Maruyama and photography by Japanese photographer Takay.
Tatler tip: Book The Penthouse Suite, the hotel’s pièce de résistance on the 13th floor, which unfolds into an open-plan living room, a dining area and a fully equipped pantry kitchen—perfect for a private dinner and drinks at one of Tokyo’s most coveted addresses.