1 Hotel debuts in Japan with Tokyo opening

TOKYO — Starwood and Japan-based Mori Trust have opened the 1 Hotel Tokyo, the brand’s first property in Japan. The 211-key hotel spans the 38th through 43rd floors of the Akasaka Trust Tower.

The hotel anchors Tokyo World Gate Akasaka, a mixed-use hub that combines offices, retail, and culture in a pedestrian-friendly setting.

Starwood says the hotel “pairs expansive city views with an immersive design language shaped by Japan’s reverence for materials and 1 Hotels’ signature biophilic design philosophy.”

1 Hotel Tokyo has 211 rooms, including suites with scenic views of the city. (Starwood)

The interiors were developed by architecture and design studio CRÈME, which said it envisioned the hotel as a refuge within the skyline.  

1 Hotel Tokyo has three F&B venues: NiNi, Spotted Stone and Neighbors Café. NiNi attempts to combine the relaxed elegance of the French Riviera with Japanese refinement. Spotted Stone is a lounge for small bites during the day and becomes a nightclub in the evening, while Neighbors Café is a grab-and-go restaurant.

The hotel offers more than 5,000 sq. ft. of flexible venues, including the Sakura and Camellia event spaces and three private dining rooms, all located on the 38th floor.

The Bamford Wellness Spa is a restorative sanctuary created in partnership with Carole Bamford, a pioneer in organic, sustainable, and holistic living. Signature offerings include the 1 Hotel Tokyo Experience, which combines a foot ritual, massage, and facial using Bamford skincare tailored to individual needs.  

Sustainability has informed 1 Hotel Tokyo’s design and operations from the ground up. The hotel has achieved CASBEE S certification, Japan’s highest rating for environmental performance. Smart efficiency systems and extensive water conservation measures support low-impact operations, while refill stations help reduce single-use plastics.

1 Hotels launched in 2015 with the opening of properties in Miami’s South Beach and Manhattan’s Central Park, followed by Brooklyn, located on the East River in February 2017; West Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard in June 2019; Toronto in 2021; and San Francisco and Nashville in 2022. In 2023, the Hanalei Bay property in Hawaii and Mayfair in London, the brand’s first European property, opened, followed by Seattle, Melbourne, Australia and Copenhagen in 2025. The brand’s pipeline includes properties under development in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Paris; and Elounda Hills, Crete. Austin, Texas, Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, San Miguel de Allende in Mexico and Hudson Valley in New York.

1 Hotel Tokyo has three F&B venues: NiNi, Spotted Stone and Neighbors Café. (Starwood)

“In my travels to Japan over the decades, I’ve been struck by the extraordinary beauty of its gardens, the serenity of its parks, and the enduring respect for nature. Even amid the modern architecture and commotion, there’s a sense of peace,” said Barry Sternlicht, founder of 1 Hotels and chairman of Starwood Hotels. “With the design of 1 Hotel Tokyo, our first property in this amazing city, we wanted to capture some of that harmonious tranquility.”

“Tokyo World Gate Akasaka was conceived as a district that brings together business, culture, and green space in a way that reflects Tokyo’s future,” said Miwako Date, president and CEO of Mori Trust. “1 Hotel Tokyo strengthens that vision by introducing a hospitality experience centered on environmental performance and design integrity. We believe the hotel will contribute meaningfully to Akasaka’s evolution and to Tokyo’s continued growth as a global destination.”