A masterful showcase the of Japanese and Italian art of living, the new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo unites the best of both countries’ design philosophies.
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Set within the 40th to 45th floors of the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo sees the luxury Italian jewellery house apply the same level of craftsmanship and artistry as it does to its haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie creations to its hospitality offering. This meticulous attention to detail and signature Italian la dolce vita meets heritage Japanese craftsmanship, with homegrown carpenters, stone masons, and textile artisans crucial to the execution of the interiors.
The 98-room hotel displays a sense of harmony between the two cultures, with contemporary Japanese minimalism punctuated with Mediterranean warmth, found in the colour palette of tangerine and saffron accented with browns and whites. The Italian love of indoor-outdoor living is brought to Tokyo through the incorporation of multiple terraces throughout the property.
Acting as a setting for respite and relaxation, terraces are found in the lounge, restaurant, spa, gym.and function rooms, as well as in the rooftop Bulgari Bar which is defined by an abundance of plantings by landscape designer Enzo Enea.
Among the greenery are Japanese yuzu trees and Italian lemon trees, representing the coalescence of both locales.In the restaurant, star chef Niko Romito offers a contemporary take on Italian cuisine, with celebration of the simple things in life taking place in every dish.
Meanwhile, the sushi bar, Hōseki, offers a range of sakes and rare whiskies to imbibe on alongside an omakase menu curated by the triple-starred Kenji Gyoten of Fukuoka. Once again, Italian and Japanese influences unite in the cocktail menu, that sees sake infused with coffee and brandy trysts spiked with barley shochu.
Words by John Deckard
