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The Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi first opened in 2002 and has since become a fixture in Tokyo’s luxury hotel scene. Its location in the heart of Marunouchi, just steps from Tokyo Station, makes it an especially convenient base for exploring both the city and the rest of Japan, while glitzy Ginza is also within easy walking distance for shopping and dining.
While the Four Seasons brand now operates two hotels in Tokyo – including the newer Otemachi property – the Marunouchi location officially reopened on April 29 following a nearly year-long renovation. The extensive revamp has given the hotel a fresh new look, further cementing it as a top choice for visitors to the capital.
We recently stayed a few nights at the newly reopened hotel and were impressed by its beautifully redesigned rooms, excellent dining options and top-notch personalised service, all of which made for a memorable stay.
The property feels far more intimate than its Otemachi counterpart, with just 57 guest rooms and an expanded concierge programme that ensures guests feel well taken care of from check-in to check-out.
Upon arrival, you’re welcomed into a serene lobby that feels worlds away from the bustle of the city outside. Here, you can check in from the comfort of cosy lounge seating, making it feel more like entering a private residence than a traditional hotel.
The new interiors come courtesy of renowned Hong Kong interior architect André Fu, who previously designed Sézanne, the hotel’s acclaimed in-house restaurant known for its regular appearances on Asia’s Best Restaurants list.
If there’s one phrase that defines the hotel, it’s quiet luxury. Throughout the property, you’ll notice Fu’s thoughtful design approach, which feels both luxurious and functional – almost as if you’re stepping into someone’s impeccably designed home. The rooms feature warm tones and layered textures, from custom furniture to softly curved design elements echoed throughout the interiors, including the carpets, lighting fixtures and elegant glass shower walls.
Our Eki Room was especially spacious, featuring a plush king bed and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Tokyo Station, where you can watch city trains and shinkansen glide in and out throughout the day – a real treat for anyone fascinated by Japan’s storied transport network.
We also had the chance to peek inside some of the other rooms, which were equally impressive. The spacious suites, complete with cosy living and dining areas, felt more like stylish apartments than typical hotel rooms.
The cherry on top of the stay is undoubtedly the hotel’s exceptional range of dining options. Alongside Sézanne you’ll find Maison Marunouchi, a Parisian-style bistro open from breakfast through dinner, where you can enjoy seasonal afternoon teas and refined set menus such as the current Ozaki Farm Celebration Menu featuring rare single-farm wagyu beef from Miyazaki prefecture.
If you’d rather spend your time enjoying your room, the hotel offers 24-hour in-room dining with both Japanese and Western favourites. In-room breakfast is especially convenient, with a wide range of options including American, Japanese, Chinese and continental-style morning meals to start your day.
With its intimate atmosphere, thoughtful design and impeccable omotenashi hospitality, the Four Seasons at Marunouchi offers a luxurious retreat in the heart of Tokyo. For more information or to book a stay, visit the website.
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