"A modernist, moat-front retreat bordering the Imperial Palace that blends serene, light-filled rooms with outdoor balconies (a Tokyo rarity) and an extensive culinary program across ten restaurants. The property reopened in 2012 with an Evian Spa, high-tech fitness center, and a suite of curated in-house experiences—from dinners with sumo wrestlers to expert art and architecture tours—while the Grand Kitchen serves an excellent Western breakfast with French-inspired baked goods on a leafy terrace." - Keith Flanagan, Adam H. Graham