The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel
"How did it strike you on arrival?Once inside, you really can't miss the outdoors. Elevators open into a mezzanine overlooking the two-floor Sky Gallery Lounge Levita, where illuminated, sculptural walls, which look like waves, frame a series of floor-to-ceiling windows like a larger-than-life kaleidoscope. Heightened views are featured in most of the design, from the sweeping guest room windows to the light-washed common areas, making the Prince Gallery Kioicho something like a gallery devoted to Tokyo's large-scale cityscapes. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Like most of the rooms, the Deluxe King is full of clean, straight lines (except the carpet, with long, wavy orange stripes) that lead towards broad windows overlooking the city. Like a shadow box, the window is encased like an alcove with a daybed built along the window, allowing guests to sit—if not hover—in the sky. Furnishing follows a light palette with built-in, blonde-wood desks, white tabletops and walls, and cream-colored leather upholstery. Even the bathroom keeps things airy, enclosed in glass walls that, just like the sky, can be clear or opaque (depending on which button you push). Better yet? Unlike most sky-high hotels, guests aren't trapped in their stuffy tower: Another button allows fresh air to circulate from outside. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Bathrooms are clean, bright, and, even if they aren't lined in marble like their suite counterparts, include separate tubs and standup showers that still get natural daylight thanks to the glass walls. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Wi-Fi is free throughout the entire hotel. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.The Nagatacho area is mostly polished off with new builds and business towers, but it’s prime territory for accessing the rest of the city. Bottom line: worth it, and why?If newer means better, this hotel is a shining example. It's not cheap, but for an all-contemporary booking with all the bells and whistles, it's a no-brainer." - Keith Flanagan
