7 Artistic Hotels in Tokyo: Stayable Art Experiences

In recent years, art festivals have been held not only in Tokyo but also all over the country, and many people are probably familiar with the wonders of art. There are so many different ways to enjoy art, such as immersing yourself in the world of art, sharing your thoughts with friends and lovers, and taking pictures at hot spots. But what's important is "how did you feel when you saw the work?"

Whether it's honing your sensibilities or detoxing your mind. If you want to spend time through art, why not spend a day immersed in art? Recently, the number of art hotels has been increasing in Tokyo, and each hotel has its own charm. You can fully enjoy the time that sharpens your five senses by being completely surrounded by art in your own space and admiring the artworks in the hotel. This upcoming holiday I want to immerse myself in art. If you have the chance, why not spend a special time at art that you can stay at instead of at a museum?

"KAIKA Tokyo" is a contemporary art storage located in downtown. A warehouse building that was completed in 1966 has been renovated into a space filled with contemporary art. Art is scattered everywhere in the hall, it's like an art gallery. It is also unique here that there is a storage room where works are publicly stored. Would you like to enjoy a special encounter with the work at an art site that you can never see normally?

There are 11 types of guest rooms, all of which are simple and streamlined. The other spaces are spaces where you can sharpen your five senses, so spend a relaxing time soaking in the afterglow in your room. After gaining a sense of various things, such as, ``I like that work, what is the reason for that?'' I organize my feelings. Contemporary art has an image of being difficult, so after viewing it, it may be necessary to take time to face the work in a quiet space like this.

There are a total of nine storage areas where artworks are stored publicly. There are a variety of works such as paintings, sculptures, and crafts, and you can get a feel for the behind-the-scenes aspects of the contemporary art scene that you don't often get to see. By the way, the first basement floor is a limited space that only guests staying at the hotel can enter. By sharing your impressions with other guests, you may open the door to new sensibilities for yourself.

There is a cafe-restaurant ``safn°'', which means ``museum'' in Icelandic, inside the hotel. How about enjoying specialty coffee while admiring various artworks? In the evening, there is an alcoholic menu including craft gin and Japanese whiskey, so it's fun to talk about your work with friends who love art over a drink. There is also a breakfast menu from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., with three types of bagel sets.

"Park Hotel Tokyo" is located in the upper part of a skyscraper. It's directly connected to Shiodome Station, so you don't have to worry if it rains or if you have a lot of luggage. Many works of art are displayed in the front lobby on the 25th floor, as well as in guest rooms, corridors, and lounges, creating an art museum-like space. Because it is on a high floor, the sky is close, and even the sky that changes its expression every moment is like art. How about a luxurious and extraordinary stay at an art hotel in the sky above the city?

Among the guest rooms, there are more than 30 "artist rooms" where artists work directly, each room has a different atmosphere, and no one is the same. This room is called "Akita Bijin", and it has a Japanese atmosphere using real Akita cedar everywhere. Please spend a relaxing time in the room with the scent of cedar.

The scenery seen from the windows of the upper floors, and the Tokyo Tower rising above the beautiful city of Tokyo, are also works of art. Whether you live in Tokyo or are traveling from out of town, the sight of Tokyo Tower dimly lighting up the city at night will make you feel refreshed. You can also choose a room on the Tokyo Tower side, and you can see it from anywhere in the hotel, so let's enjoy the scenery unique to the upper floors.

Guests can use the exclusive lounge "Executive Museum Lounge Atrium" on the 25th floor free of charge. Art works are lined up in the atrium space, which is 30 meters to the top. There is also a drink service, so during your stay, you can forget about everyday life and relax by reading a book or staring at the artwork.

"Prince Hotel Tokyo Bay Shiomi" is about a 1-minute walk from Shiomi Station. It is easily accessible from Tokyo Station and boasts a good location with three stations to Maihama. You can easily go there to refresh yourself, and it's also a perfect place to relax after a long day of playing. Once you step inside, an exciting world filled with art unfolds. The lobby, which has the image of Tokyo where the past and present intertwine, is exciting to see what it will appeal to you.

The guest rooms are spacious, so you can fully relax. The walls are decorated with art, and even the details such as floor lamps and carpets are fashionable. It looks like it's going to be a time to brush your sensibility while healing your daily fatigue. While enjoying art, you can rest your body, write down your thoughts in a notebook, or take a nap. Let's enjoy the extraordinary feeling to spend as you wish.

The hotel has a large public bath exclusively for guests. With a ceiling height of about 5m, it has a spacious and spacious feel, and the walls are decorated with contemporary art inspired by Monet's "Water Lilies." It's a luxury to be able to hone your five senses while soaking in hot water and resting your body. It seems that the art that you see with a relieved heart can be perceived in a different way than usual.

The resting place is also a space like an art object. Please take a rest here after taking a bath. You will feel like you are part of the art as you sit there. The green scenery that is gentle on the eyes and the heart spreads out from the window, soothing the hot body. In addition, there are plenty of facilities such as a fitness room and spa, so let's enjoy not only art but also a comfortable stay.

"BnA STUDIO Akihabara" is located about 3 minutes on foot from both Suehirocho Station and Yushima Station. The hotel is based on the concept of "staying art", and all five guest rooms were designed by three groups of artists representing Tokyo. The feeling of stepping into a work of art is very exciting. This is a room called "ZEN GARDEN". It seems that it expresses the chaotic feeling of Tokyo and the wrong Zen thought seen from overseas. The fusion of Japanese taste and futuristic essence is sure to stimulate your five senses.

This is "ATHLETIC PARK". As the name suggests, it is a three-dimensional structure that brings back memories of playing in the park when you were a child, climbing and diving. When designing, the author delved into why children love parks and expressed the fun of changing perspectives. When I was a child, I couldn't help but enjoy doing things that I couldn't help but stop doing when I became an adult, but here it's just a series of extraordinary things! Moving around is the key to enjoying this work of art. How about an elegant park stay with adult play?

The atmosphere changed completely, a room called "HAILER". This is a design by a next-generation artist group from Tokyo, formed mainly by artists born in 1981. This group also collaborates with fashion brands and creates murals for corporate tie-ups. The interior is like a next-generation Japanese-style room, with a folding screen imitating the Fujin Raijin figure and dim lighting. Your originality will come to life in a stimulating yet relaxing space.

This hotel has adopted a system in which art is disseminated to the world through accommodation, and part of the accommodation fee is continuously returned to the artist who created the room. The importance of preserving the culture of art, and the splendor of building a win-win relationship between the hotel business and artists. And the happiness associated with it... Which room will you stay in?

"Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo" in Shinjuku is a lifestyle hotel that mixes the latest trends of New York and Japanese culture. The concept is "NY meets Shinjuku". You can feel as if you are traveling to New York while you are in Tokyo.

The guest rooms are a simple, modern space that combines stylish New York design with Japanese craftsmanship. The "Premium Room King" offers a view of Shinjuku from the open window, and one of the attractions is the cityscape, which is full of energy just like New York. Shinjuku's neon lights shine at night, and its beauty is like a work of art. How about lying on the bed and looking at the night view?

"The Gallery" in the building is an art gallery that transforms itself into a fashion show stage as well as weddings and art exhibitions. The works lined up in an open space with natural light will vary depending on the content of the exhibition. What kind of art can you come across when you visit? Feel like you've stepped into an art gallery in New York and spend your time surrounded by art.

New Yorkers start their mornings with coffee! The morning, brunch, and cafe time are all in a stylish style that you see in a foreign movie.The space, food, and music are all stylish and exciting. It is a time when you can open your heart and say what you think is "delicious", "fun" and "happy". Why don't you try your fashion and make-up more than usual and enjoy the feeling of New York?

"Sequence Miyashita Park MIYASHITA PARK" is located in Shibuya's popular spot "RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK". This is a lifestyle hotel just past Miyashita Park, a place of relaxation in Shibuya. Even though it is located in a stimulating city, it is a comfortable place where you can spend a leisurely time away from the hustle and bustle. The entrance and guest rooms are decorated with mysterious works of art, like a small museum. I'm looking forward to seeing what you feel about Shibuya's exciting art ◎

You can enjoy a panoramic view of Miyashita Park and Shibuya from your room. The theme is "A room in Tokyo full of sensibility". Enjoy a relaxing time while gazing at the bustling streets. Staying in the city of Shibuya, where you usually come to play, is somewhat luxurious. It would be nice to have a weekend where you can casually stay with your friends with the slogan "Gather at a museum in Shibuya!"

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"Lovers" by Takuro Tamura at the entrance. Located in the cafe and bar "VALLEY PARK STAND" that can be used by non-guests, this museum is open to everyone. The curve mirrors that are commonplace in the city have changed their appearance, and it looks like lovers are hugging each other. It is a mysterious form that seems to have emotions in inorganic things. I want to stare at it while drinking coffee.

This is "Humans," a work by Shinya Azuma, displayed at the entrance. It depicts the foolishness, pain, seriousness, and of course foolishness of humans in their entirety. There are also other artworks on display in the museum, such as "Zymotic Electro Plants (2017)" by Rintaro Hashiguchi, and "A Story in One Piece" by Kotaro Ushijima, which is displayed indoors. Looking at art will sharpen your sensibilities, and sometimes you will have to face yourself, so your stay here is sure to be worthwhile.

Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is about a 3-minute walk from Meguro Station. A high-class luxury hotel based on the concept of "Wakei Seishin," which expresses the spirit of the tea ceremony. As the hotel is called "Museum Hotel of Japanese Beauty", there are works of art such as Japanese paintings, sculptures, mother-of-pearl inlays everywhere. Enjoy an elegant stay with gorgeous works of art.

All guest rooms are spacious suites of 80 square meters or more, equipped with saunas and jet baths. You can choose from Western-style rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and Japanese-Western rooms. You can choose a Japanese-style room and experience the Japanese spirit of wabi-sabi, immersing yourself completely in a stylish way. Some rooms overlook the greenery of the garden or the Meguro River, so you can enjoy nature while staying in the city. You can enjoy the healing it brings.

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The Japanese art that decorates the interior of the museum has a breathtaking beauty and presence. The splendor of the 100 steps, which is a tangible cultural property designated by Tokyo is especially impressive. You can take part in the free art tour, which is limited to hotel guests, or visit it during special exhibitions. There are also many other attractions, such as the “Gyosho-no-ma” decorated with pure gold leaf! Of course there is foreign art and modern art, but if you would like to experience more Japanese art, please check it out♩

The elegant garden is also one of the beauty of Japan. This waterfall is said to be a power spot. If you can refine your sensibilities and get power, you will feel that something good is about to happen.By being surrounded by dynamic nature that will make you forget you are in the city center, your worries and stress will disappear. How about taking a leisurely stroll while bathing your whole body in plenty of negative ions?

Whether you go to art museums and enjoy art on a daily basis, or have a hard time seeing it, you can enjoy plenty of art during your stay at an art hotel in Tokyo. The charm of "stayable art" is that it is longer than an art museum and you can feel closer to it. By watching the work and being a part of it, you can hone your sensibilities and have time to face yourself. In search of such time and experience, why not stay at "Stay Art" on your days off?