Tokyo is a riot of sound and motion, neon lights and dense crowds. The contrast of its bustling streets with The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo couldn't be more stark – or, when I visited during an unseasonal May heatwave, more welcome.

The Bulgari is a cool urban retreat of understated chic, a shaded cathedral of high style. It seamlessly blends Italian and Japanese style with a smattering of Bulgari bling, including jewels in display cases and shimmering mosaic walls that evoke the fan-shaped 'Diva' design by the iconic jewellery brand with its origins in Italy. When Bulgari Hotel Tokyo opened in 2023, it became only the company's eighth hotel (increasing to 11 next year), a clear statement of the brand prizing exclusivity over quantity.

Why stay here?

The Bulgari's shiny glass and steel surroun

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