Fairmont Tokyo, TokyoFairmont Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 320 hotels we score in Tokyo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction: Booking.com 4.5, Tripadvisor 4.7. Rooms from about $664 a night (cached, not a live quote).Fairmont Tokyo occupies floors 36 to 42 of a high-rise in Minato ward, with rooms looking over Tokyo Bay and Tokyo Tower. It is Accor's first Fairmont-branded hotel in the city, with 217 rooms, an infinity pool, a spa with sauna and massage services, five restaurants and bars, and a Fairmont Gold lounge for guests staying in those rooms. Facilities also include a gym, valet parking and pet-friendly rooms. Rates start around $664 a night, so it suits travellers wanting a full-service luxury stay rather than a budget base. Guest ratings are strong overall, though some reviewers find the Minato location inconvenient for getting around the city.What stands out

Views of Tokyo Tower and the bay

Infinity pool and full spa

Five restaurants and bars

Fairmont Gold lounge and rooms

Watch out for

Location seen as inconvenient by some guests

Nightly rates start around $664

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