From the moment I arrived at the 38th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo and entered its breath-taking double height Sky Lobby, I just knew that this would be an unforgettable hotel stay, writes Andrew Forbes.
This landmark hotel, in the Cesar Pelli designed skyscraper, is an exclusive, vertical urban resort. It has world-class dining, including the Michelin star Tapas Molecular Bar and the exquisite Sushi Sora Edo-mae style sushi; a Spa in the Sky with serene treatments; guestrooms with classic Japanese details such elegant Yukata gowns, and luxurious amenities; and of course, the signature MO attention to detail and service.
Mega-city
Tokyo is undoubtedly one of the world?s great mega-cities and from the exclusive and privileged perspective of the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo?s lobby one can begin to comprehend the magnitude of the almost endless cityscape stretches out to the far horizon.
To the west I could see the Imperial Palace Gardens, and Mount Fuji in the distance. To the east, the Tokyo Skytree dominating an urban skyline that is bigger than anything I have seen before in my life.

Even the bathrooms have great views!

Location
The Mandarin Oriental Tokyo occupies the higher floors of the sleek Mitsui skyscraper, found in the chic and exclusive Nihonbashi district near Ginza, close to the area?s landmark Mitsukoshi department store, and the Nihonbashi ?Bridge of Japan? which was historically considered the km 0 of Tokyo.
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