JW Marriott Resort Tokyo evaluation

In Tokyo, luxurious accommodations are a dime a dozen, and guests have their choose of name-brand properties like Version, 4 Seasons, Aman (and the first of Aman’s new “little-sister model,” Janu), amongst many others. So, once I first realized final yr that JW Marriott was lastly getting into the combo, I used to be interested by how the model would set itself aside from its rivals.

However then I had the prospect to discuss to the final supervisor, Chris Clark, who advised me that the flagship property was “uniquely positioned as the one luxurious resort inside the redevelopment space of Takanawa Gateway Metropolis,” an space I wasn’t conversant in, in addition to “a sanctuary the place friends can expertise tranquility and peace.”

After seeing stunning renderings of the resort, which formally opened in October 2025, I flew out to Japan for a two-night keep to see it for myself. And whereas this evaluation will provide you with a fast overview of the primary JW Marriott resort in Japan’s capital area, I can reduce to the chase and say that out of all of the accommodations this resort reporter visited in 2025, none blew me away fairly just like the JW Marriott Resort Tokyo.

Here is what it was like, and why it’s best to contemplate it on your subsequent Tokyo keep — particularly for those who’re a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist.

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First impressions

As is frequent at many Tokyo accommodations, friends who arrive on the JW Marriott Resort Tokyo by automobile come to a garage-like entrance and are despatched up an elevator to a sky-high reception flooring. However earlier than hopping on that elevator, a fast stroll by way of a serene, moodily-lit hall completely units the scene for your complete resort: darkish woods contrasting in opposition to shiny stone supplies and pops of earth-toned shade, greenery tucked away in surprising spots, and pleasant employees members ready to help round each nook. To not point out unimaginable artwork all through, like an enormous futuristic duplicate of Mount Fuji hanging from the ceiling.

This JW Marriott is recent as ever, and possibly the sleekest tackle the model I’ve seen but. It felt fashionable and funky — and I felt equally as cool simply being there.

The rooms

For my two-night keep, I stayed in an entry-level City Deluxe king room. From the second I stepped into the huge house (rooms begin at 463 sq. toes), I used to be impressed with its degree of sophistication, trendy ease and sense of calm that juxtaposed with sweeping views of bustling Tokyo down under.

The room featured an entryway with closet house and a built-in house on your suitcase. By the door, a small cubby made for an ideal place to drop your pockets and key, with a visible cue to take it with you on the way in which out. Contained in the closet, a secret pair of pajamas was ready for me to alter into.

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Beside the mattress, a moss-green velvet sofa with blue throw pillows, set beside a lamp that mirrored the look of stones, introduced Japanese nature contained in the room in probably the most comfy means. I stayed on the sofa looking the window for lengthy chunks of my downtime, merely watching Tokyo go on about its day.

Beside the mattress, a hub of buttons managed lights, window shades and drapes. A USB-C port made it straightforward to cost my iPhone.

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And throughout from the mattress, an enormous TV allowed me to forged the newest episode of “Heated Rivalry” and stream Netflix with ease. Beneath, within the nook, a humidifier and a dehumidifier sat on the ground.

There was additionally a well-stocked minibar with spirits, juice, beer, sake and soda, plus snacks, a Nespresso machine and loads of Japanese teas to select from.

The actual star of my visitor room was the lavatory, the place a big soaking tub in its personal entirely-glass room crammed with daylight through the day and provided twinkling views of the Tokyo skyline at evening. After an extended soak, a rainfall bathe was perfect for a rinse.

Within the toilet, I discovered an assortment of high-end facilities, like Aromatherapy Associates London tub merchandise, and a type of fancy Japanese bathrooms with extra buttons than you recognize what to do with.

This room was one in all my favorites I stayed in in 2025, due to its calming, nature-centric design, stunning views and that celebrity toilet. On the root, it was simply plain comfy, and actually did really feel like a spot I may escape the buzzing metropolis under to “expertise tranquility and peace,” similar to the property’s common supervisor had advised me.

Eating on the JW Marriott Resort Tokyo

The resort presents a collection of eating and ingesting retailers, together with Kako, a Japanese restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Saki, a Japanese-French fusion omakase expertise from cooks Emmanuel Stroobant and Kazumine Nishida; Sefino, a Mediterranean spot; a boutique pastry stand; a lounge bar; and a moody cocktail bar, known as the JW Bar.

Highlights for me throughout my keep had been a Japanese breakfast set with loads of thrilling flavors (at the very least to my western palate), heat miso soup and a pleasant piece of fish, served at Kako. The breakfast buffet included all your conventional objects, plus a wide selection of varied Asian fares and fundamentals like yogurt, pastries and the like.

At Kako for lunch, I actually loved a katsu sandwich, together with some spring roll-like dishes and a recent inexperienced salad.

However the spotlight expertise of my keep was an abbreviated omakase expertise at Saki. The restaurant presents two seatings an evening (Monday, Thursday-Sunday) at 6 p.m. and eight:30 p.m., with two seasonal omakase experiences priced at 28,000 yen ($176) for the smaller possibility or 34,000 yen ($214) for the bigger.

Although each omakase expertise is often totally different (omakase principally means chef’s selection and is predicated on the freshness and seasonality of components out there), I nonetheless cannot cease fascinated by two dishes: Osetra caviar and Hokkaido furry crab with Shanghai crab sauce and the signature chutoro and otoro hand rolls with spicy taste, roasted Sichuan pepper, pickled daikon radish, white onion and shisho leaf so delicately crafted one may argue that this omakase expertise is admittedly dinner and present.

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And on the JW Bar, a signature cocktail menu provided inventive takes on well-liked cocktails, together with some — like this margarita-like drink — served in out-of-this-world glassware. Throw in a duo performing soothing pop covers, and it actually felt like I used to be in probably the most enjoyable place in Tokyo.

You additionally must cease by Le Cres, the artisanal croissant store within the foyer, the place the fluffly pastries are simply as photogenic as they’re scrumptious.

Facilities and repair

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• The heated pool with double-level floor-to-ceiling home windows presents breathtaking views of Tokyo and Mount Fuji within the distance.
• A contemporary health club with a wide range of tools is open to friends, providing equally beautiful views.
• The Spa by JW presents conventional Japanese wellness experiences, together with basic spa remedies akin to massages and facials.
• An Government Lounge is on the market to friends with standing or who guide a room with lounge entry.
• Nightly turndown service presents somewhat night luxurious for friends earlier than mattress.

New conscious rooms and suites

In January, the resort introduced a brand new assortment of rooms and suites centered round wellness and positioned on the twenty eighth flooring proper subsequent to the health club and spa. These rooms embrace yoga tools, therapeutic massage weapons, meditation cushions and crystal singing bowls, together with a non-public reception and check-in space. Within the rooms and suites, friends may even discover specialised tub merchandise, a journal, specifically curated teas and meditation playlists. Curated packages for wellness rooms embrace spa credit, an in-room “conscious breakfast” and different perks, from 170,775 yen ($1,075).

Location and logistics

The JW Marriott Resort Tokyo is in Takanawa Gateway Metropolis, a brand new high-rise growth in Tokyo that is not fairly within the heart of the main vacationer areas, not like different well-liked accommodations on the town, but additionally a simple commute by way of subway or automobile. It is an awesome transportation hub, and I would argue that the quietness of its location is extra of a professional than a con, as a result of it is quiet, relaxed and nonetheless straightforward to entry.

For folks with a fast cease in Tokyo and passing by way of Haneda Airport (HND), the resort is lower than 9 miles away and accessible by way of subway in underneath half-hour for 330 yen ($2), or about 20-40 minutes by automobile ($30-$50). Tokyo’s different main airport, Narita Worldwide Airport (NRT), is about 46 miles away, with transportation choices together with a practice to Tokyo Station (about $20) and a subway switch. An Uber or cab from NRT can value upward of $160.

It is price noting, too, that Takanawa Gateway Metropolis is a mall-like advanced with retailers, eating places and even a Blue Bottle Espresso for a fast caffeine repair.

What it prices to remain on the JW Marriott Resort Tokyo and methods to guide

For 2026, the bottom money charges out there on the resort begin at round $449 per evening. Award availability begins at a uncommon 94,000 Marriott Bonvoy factors per evening, although most nights are at the very least 100,000 factors.

When reserving this Marriott resort, you may need to use one of many bank cards that earn probably the most factors for Marriott stays, or one that gives computerized Marriott Bonvoy elite standing for value-added advantages. These embrace:

• Marriott Bonvoy Sensible® American Categorical® Card: Earn 6 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at accommodations taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Platinum Elite standing and 25 elite evening credit per yr towards the next tier.
• Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Categorical® Card: Earn 6 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at accommodations taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Gold Elite standing and 15 elite evening credit per yr towards the next tier.
• Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card: Earn 6 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at accommodations taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Gold Elite standing and 15 elite evening credit per yr towards the next tier.
• Marriott Bonvoy Enterprise® American Categorical® Card: Earn 6 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at accommodations taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Gold Elite standing and 15 elite evening credit per yr towards the next tier.
• Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit score Card (see charges and costs): Earn 6 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at accommodations taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Silver Elite standing and 15 elite evening credit per yr towards the next tier.
• Marriott Bonvoy Daring® Credit score Card (see charges and costs): Earn 3 factors per greenback spent on eligible purchases at accommodations taking part within the Marriott Bonvoy program, computerized Silver Elite standing and 5 elite evening credit per yr towards the next tier.

The data for the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful card has been collected independently by The Factors Man. The cardboard particulars on this web page haven’t been reviewed or offered by the cardboard issuer.

Accessibility

This contemporary resort presents accessible rooms, parking, public areas and public loos.

The resort web site reads, “For extra details about the bodily options of our accessible rooms, frequent areas or particular companies referring to a selected incapacity please name +81 3-3434-7070.” As all the time, TPG recommends reaching out to the resort immediately to substantiate it is appropriate on your particular wants.

Backside line

I completely loved my keep on the JW Marriott Resort Tokyo, and assume it was precisely what the final supervisor promised me throughout our interview when the resort opened — it truly is “a sanctuary the place friends can expertise tranquility and peace,” from the attractive pool to the soothing rooms and all the general public locations in between. Positive, the situation is an rising space somewhat off the everyday crushed path, however in a metropolis as huge as Tokyo, you are going to be touring a bit both means. The trade-off for location is rewarded with a peaceable place to name dwelling whereas in Tokyo, and one with stunning views and the added worth of having the ability to guide with factors.

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