Like a lot of things in Japan, it’s hard to put into words why we gravitate towards this hotel. Did it cast a piano spell during our last cherry blossom visit? Or is it the valet’s fashion that speaks to the style of Paul Chai? In less than a year, we find ourselves back again for a second stay. Derived from mesm-erize, this new Marriott Autograph Collection has a musical charm that draws us whenever we’re in Tokyo.
Booking
At around 100,000 yen per night, this hotel is priced similar to the Andaz Toranomon Hills. To save some cash, this can be a good property to use your Marriott points at about 83,000 points/night.
This hotel categorize its rooms by “chapters”.
Chapter 2 Guest Room
In both our visits, we got a courtesy upgrade to the “Chapter 2” rooms. Within the “Chapter 2” category, there’s a slight difference too. On our first visit, the corner room was more narrow and long.
On our second visit, our “Chapter 2” room was more open and wide.
Piano
One of the most unique feature we appreciate in both rooms is the piano! Growing up with music, it’s so nice to meet a hotel that appreciates this classical instrument. When we’re recharging, we find ourselves playing random melodies while enjoying the Tokyo views from our room.
Since Chloe plays piano now, this is even more appreciated on our second stay.
At night, this even gets turned up a notch with its musical performances. This piano is a rare vintage Yamaha that has a captivating sound when it echoes in this sky lobby.
Breakfast
In the mornings, this hotel also serves the most epic breakfast. There are juices to recharge all your senses — “hearing” “eyesight” “taste” “smell” “touch”
There’s a Balmuda toaster for your pastries.
And an open layout kitchen for the rest of the Japanese Breakfast noms noms.
Coffee
There’s also a big focus on coffee at this hotel. Rather than a typical Nespresso machine, they offer a fancy pour over kit with their specialty roasted beans.
If you’re craving cappuccinos, the baristas can use the same beans to make one for you in the morning.
Overall, mesm Tokyo creatively immerses you into their own little world. From the moment you step in, you know this is not your typical hotel. Just look at Paul Chai’s bodyguards… must be a Marriott Lifetime Platinum perk 😎
We love how it focuses on pianos. From the sky lobby to the rooms, you know that the hotel wants to connect you through the language of music. It definitely makes us feel a sense of connection to this wonderful world of Tokyo, Japan.
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