The Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo

"There's no pool, but guests can take advantage of a fabulous (and very pricey) spa, a fitness centre and seven restaurants"

"Located in the historic Nihonbashi district just steps away from the venerable Mitsukoshi department store, this sophisticated hotel occupies the top floors of the soaring Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, affording outstanding city views from its 38th-floor lobby, its restaurants, and guest rooms"

"The overall effect is one of sophisticated calm, but the panoramic views of Tokyo and all its thrilling commotion—visible from Sushi Sora (an eight-seat restaurant that opened in April 2011), as well as every guest room, bath, and even the treatment rooms—are guaranteed to keep your pulse up"

"The gym and award-winning restaurants (both modern and traditional cuisines) are top of the line, but guests suffering extravagance overload (and the accompanying prices) can take a short stroll toward Tokyo Station, with its variety of tiny watering holes and izakaya (Japanese pubs)"

"There are two Michelin-starred restaurants to dine at and, although there is no swimming pool, there are hot tubs in the lofty spa with panoramic views"

"Locals book up to three weeks in advance to score dim sum reservations at authentic Cantonese restaurant Sense, while those with adventurous palates try to snag one of the eight counter seats at innovative Tapas Molecular Bar for a culinary journey through a seasonal mash-up of modernist and Japanese cuisines"

"Gastronomes won't want to miss a chance to eat at the on-site restaurants, which include everything from an intimate pizza eatery to an award-winning sushi bar"

"For dining guests can choose from numerous house restaurants: Signature (French), Sense (Cantonese), Tapas Molecular Bar, Sushi Sora and Ventaglio (Mediterranean), to name but a few options"

"The lobby is located on the 38th floor and the 37th hosts many of the building’s 12 restaurants: Three have Michelin ratings, making the Mandarin Oriental the most starred hotel in Tokyo"

"The hotel has four restaurants that offer a range of cuisines, from stylish modern Cantonese at Sense and French-inspired dining at Signature (both on the 37th floor, with expansive views and both with Michelin stars) to casual Italian at the second-floor Ventaglio and an eclectic all-day menu at K'shiki (on the hotel's uppermost level, also with views)"