I am fortunate to have visited some of the world’s most beautiful hotels. While most of them are somewhat predictable, the Keio Plaza Hotel in Tokyo really impressed me. I stayed here for two nights in one of their Tatami Suite accommodations. I don’t know how I ended up in this incredible room, but it was one of the most unusual, comfortable, and memorable hotel experiences I’ve ever had.
Most especially since this suite is located in a high-rise hotel, one you’d never, ever believe had such a suite. When you walk off the elevator and open the door, you are momentarily stunned at what you see. To say it’s beautiful is an understatement. It’s subtle, calm, and unique. It’s on a very high hotel floor (I think it was the 40th floor), which makes this even more impressive. The bed was a traditional futon; the room was large enough to accommodate at least four people, and the traditional Japanese bath was, in a word, unforgettable. I’ll never forget this experience, ever.
Are we there yet? 