One of the things I enjoy most about traveling is the opportunity to experience top-notched designs via luxury accommodations. Mesm Tokyo was one of those experiences. True to the hotel’s name, I was mesmerized from the moment I stepped into the hotel’s lobby, to this day. Every aspect of the hotel that I experienced was as perfect as it could be. In my opinion, mesm Tokyo is one of the best candidate for Marriot Hotel Certificate redemption. Read on for the details and how I experienced the five-star Mesm Tokyo hotel for the price of a ramen bowl.

At a glance

Positives	Downsides
Spacious, comfortable, chic room	Somewhat off central location
Great breakfast	Few suites
Excellent in-room amenities	No swimming pool or spas
Professional and courteous staff
Very beautiful interior
Excellent point-to-value redemption for Marriot Convoy members

Initial impression

Upon arriving, we were warmly greeted by the bellhops, who promptly took care of our bags and accompanied us by elevator to the 16th floor for checking in.

While Brinysaurus completed the check-in procedure with the hotel staff at the counter, I sat down in one of the roomy sofas in the lobby and admired the beautiful interior.

The lobby

The mesm Tokyo’s lobby interior features stylized designs evoking visualization and senses of waves. According to the designer, Singapore-based international architecture firm Wilson Associates, the design took inspiration from Kando philosophy and seeks to serve the Tokyo Waves branding. The decorative motifs on the mezzanine wall, as well as the glimmering pendant handing from the ceiling, evoke the dynamic and undulating nature of the waves. The coloring themes in shades of understated bronze, shimmering gold, and sparkling silver were at once elegant yet inviting.

The lobby features expansive glass walls, with mesmerizing view of Tokyo Bay and Hamarikyu Gardens. A vintage Yamaha grand piano is placed in the center, which is used by nightly musical performance, and guests can reserve to play during certain day time hours.

The room

ROOM TYPE AND SQUARE FOOTAGE

As a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Member, Brinysaurus was upgraded to a corner room, about 44 m2. This is a very spacious room, especially for Tokyo, which is notorious for small hotel rooms.

ROOM AMENITIES

All 277 rooms in the mesm Tokyo feature Casio Privia piano. These stylish, 88-key electronic pianos feature a grand piano-like touch and sound, allowing guests to play, use as a Bluetooth® speaker, or listen to a 60-song library. After a week away from my piano at home, I was happy to play Schubert’s Impromptu No. 3 in a hotel room at the mesm Tokyo.

As match enthusiast, we were excited to discover a luxury matcha kit in the extensive, complementary minibar.

VIEW

Our corner room faces the city and has beautiful views of Tokyo skyline. One of my favorite memories of Mesm was watching the trains rounding the corner of Takashiba. The light rain covered the immaculately clean window glass panes with tiny droplets, making the photos taken with my Samsung S23 Ultra especially dreamy and beautiful.

BED

The bed features high-end premium beddings designed for a luxurious, comfortable sleep experience. We enjoyed the high-thread-count sheets and padded headboards, and a specialized pillow menu for personalized comfort.

BATH

The bathroom is an open design, with a glass enclosure, which can be shaded by button-operated automatic blinds for privacy. The toilet is in a separate, fully-enclosed room.

Bathroom amenities are presented in a curated, story-book case. There’s even bath bombs, which we happily made use of.

Breakfast

PRICE

As Marriott Convoy Platinum member, Brinysaurus’ reservation included breakfast for two. This was great value especially considering the cash price for breakfast 5,700 JPY per adult (including tax and service charge). Children’s breakfast price was 2,800 JPY.

BREAKFAST VENUE

Breakfast is located at the 92-seat Chef’s Theater on the lobby floor. The room was airy and spacious, with views of Hamarikyu Gardens and Tokyo skyline. We arrived early and were offered a table next to the window, which we enjoyed very much.

HOURS

Breakfast is held from 6:30 to 10:30 daily.

BREAKFAST

Breakfast was served in buffet style, with a la carte options on-demand, such as snow crab omelette.

There were a vast array of offerings, from Western dishes to traditional Japanese fares. Outstanding selection of breads and pastries, as well as drinks.

The “Five Senses Drinks” are a signature, experiential component of the “Mesm Breakfast” served at the Chef’s Theatre restaurant in the mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection hotel. The drink set consists of Mandarin juice, grape juice with a hint of balsamic vinegar, Yogurt drink, fermented kombucha, and gyokuro (green tea).