Brandon Presser
Brandon Presser contributes to a variety of noted publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Bloomberg Pursuits, and Departures. He’s visited over 120 countries and authored roughly 50 books about travel, including dozens of guides for Lonely Planet. Brandon holds a degree in art history from Harvard University, is a scuba Divemaster, and resides in New York City when he’s not on the road.
The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza
A casual attitude that plays nicely with the sociable atmosphere
The 30 best hotels in Tokyo
Whether a traditional ryokan, an outpost of an international brand, or a quirky boutique hotel, Tokyo offers a little bit of everything
Grand Hyatt Tokyo
No-brainer luxury in the heart of Roppongi Hills with surprisingly spacious rooms
Sequence Miyashita Park, Tokyo
Catering to party-prone guests atop Shibuya's latest revitalization effort
The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, Tokyo
The first Edition to open in Japan – brought to life by hotelier Ian Schrager and architect Kengo Kuma in a 38-story Tokyo skyscraper – is a playful temple to modern pleasures, from a jungly lobby to minimal rooms with a view
The Barn Tokyo
The keyword is efficiency
Hamacho Hotel, Tokyo
It's a plot twist for those who think cheap hotels in Tokyo are relegated to capsules and by-the-hour “Love Hotels”
The Strings by InterContinental, Tokyo
Aided by large picture windows overlooking Tokyo Bay, the standard rooms do an admirable job of efficiently using their space
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo
A standout in our midrange price bracket for its cut-above service
The Share Hotels Lyuro Tokyo Kiyosumi, Tokyo
This Japan-based group of budget-friendly properties proves that good design can exist across all price categories
Mustard Hotel Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
A hostel-vibe haven for streetwear savants
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Hoshinoya Tokyo
More like a dozen separate ryokans than one hotel in the business district of Otemachi
Hotel New Otani, Tokyo
Don't leave without heading up to the rooftop Rose Garden, because – of course – there's one of those, too
MUJI Hotel Ginza, Tokyo
The lobby of the hotel doubles as the store's highest floor, where there's a charming cafe and communal reading room
Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo
If opulence and bend-over-backward service are paramount, this sky-high booking nails it on the head.
Aman Tokyo
The Aman Toyko, with its irresistible combination of hard-edged icy calm and soft fibrous warmth, best expresses the magic of the Aman brand