The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo occupies the top nine floors of the 53-story Tokyo Midtown tower in Roppongi, with the lobby and reception on the 45th floor. The 245 guest rooms and suites look out over Tokyo Bay, the Imperial Palace Garden, Shinjuku or Mount Fuji, and come with Nespresso machines, minibars and flat-screen TVs; Club Level rooms add a 53rd-floor lounge with daily breakfast and afternoon tea.

Dining spans Héritage by Kei Kobayashi (a one Michelin star French restaurant), the Towers brasserie, Hinokizaka for Japanese kaiseki, teppanyaki and sushi, a patisserie named Nina, and a whiskey bar with around 120 selections. The spa spans roughly 21,000 square feet on the 46th floor with a 66-foot indoor pool, circular hot tubs, saunas and a gym.

It suits guests comparing high-floor Tokyo hotels for the views, the Club Level lounge experience and access to a Michelin-starred restaurant on site, more than those wanting a central, street-level location.