The short answer: of three headline 2026 luxury openings in Tokyo, two are already trading. 1 Hotel Tokyo opened on 5 March 2026 (211 rooms, Akasaka) and Hotel Metropolitan Oimachi Tracks opened on 28 March 2026 (285 rooms, on top of JR Oimachi Station). Still scheduled: the 197-room Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi, due in 2026 but not yet open in June. For families, the Metropolitan is the easy pick; details below.
By Hannah Brooks, Family & Getaways Editor · Last updated: June 16, 2026
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The three openings, at a glance
Here is the part that saves a family a wasted booking: two of these three hotels are open today, and one is not. The table is sorted the way you actually plan, status first, with the room sizes and the airport-relevant transport in plain sight.
| Hotel | Area | Status (June 2026) | Rooms / family note |
|---|
| 1 Hotel Tokyo | Akasaka | Open since 5 Mar 2026 | 211 rooms; indoor pool, urban-sized rooms |
| Hotel Metropolitan Oimachi Tracks | Oimachi (Shinagawa) | Open since 28 Mar 2026 | 285 rooms; on the station, family corner rooms |
| Waldorf Astoria Nihonbashi | Nihonbashi | Scheduled 2026, not yet open | 197 rooms from ~60 m² (large for Tokyo) |
How these were checked
Opening dates are the least reliable number on a page like this, so each one here was verified in June 2026 against the operator's own newsroom or reputable trade press (Starwood Hotels' press room for 1 Hotel Tokyo, JR East's Metropolitan brand and current guest reviews for Oimachi Tracks, and Hilton's announcements plus Japanese property press for the Waldorf Astoria). The rule is simple: a hotel is listed as open only when it is genuinely trading and bookable. Where a date is still a target it is labelled scheduled, and room sizes and family details (extra-bed capacity, bathtubs, laundry) are stated as found rather than assumed, because those are exactly the things that decide a family trip.
The openings, status first
1
Akasaka · Open now
1 Hotel Tokyo
Opened 5 March 2026 · 211 rooms
What families plan around: the indoor pool. 1 Hotel Tokyo opened on 5 March 2026 across floors 38 to 43 of the Akasaka Trust Tower, the sustainability-focused brand's first Japan hotel, built with Mori Trust. It has 211 rooms and suites (including three penthouses), a Bamford Wellness Spa, a 24-hour fitness studio called The Field House, and a light-filled indoor pool with an outdoor deck, which is a genuine rarity among Tokyo's high-rise hotels and the main reason to bring children here. There is also a grab-and-go Neighbors Cafe for early risers and picky eaters, and Akasaka itself is a walkable, pedestrian-friendly hub with parks and shrines close by.
One specific to ask for: a suite. The standard rooms are elegant but urban-sized, so a family wanting room to spread out should look at the suite categories rather than a base room; guests also get complimentary use of a fully electric Audi for city trips.
Who it isn't for: anyone expecting a kids' club. This is a design-and-wellness hotel with a craft-gin bar and resident DJs in the evening, not a resort with children's programming. The pool and the space are the family draw; the structured kids' activities are not there, so set expectations accordingly.
Source: Starwood Hotels press room.
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2
Oimachi, Shinagawa · Open now
Hotel Metropolitan Oimachi Tracks
Opened 28 March 2026 · 285 rooms
What families plan around: the station. This JR East hotel opened on 28 March 2026 and is connected directly to JR Oimachi Station through its Tracks exit, so you reach the rooms without crossing a road or dragging luggage through the streets, which is the single biggest stress-saver with young children and jet lag. Oimachi sits on three lines (Keihin-Tohoku, Rinkai and Tokyu Oimachi) and is one stop, about three minutes, from Shinagawa for fast trains to Haneda and Narita. There is a supermarket and a run of restaurants in the same building, a 50-plus-item breakfast buffet, a gym, and, crucially for families, a guest laundry on two floors.
The room to book: the Deluxe Corner Twin at 32.7 square metres, which sleeps three on two single beds plus an extra bed. The "forest cabin" rooms are calm and well-designed, with railway-view rooms overlooking the Yamanote Line depot, a quiet hit with train-mad kids.
Who it isn't for: a family that wants a bath at the end of the day. Most rooms are compact by design and shower-only, with no bathtub; a family of four will usually need two connecting or adjacent rooms rather than one. If a soak for small children is non-negotiable, this is the caveat to weigh.
Source: Hotel Metropolitan Oimachi Tracks (official).
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Nihonbashi · Scheduled
Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi
Scheduled 2026 · 197 rooms
What families plan around: space. The Waldorf Astoria's first Japan hotel is set to occupy floors 39 to 47 of a Mitsui Fudosan tower in Nihonbashi, with 197 rooms starting from about 60 square metres. That entry size is genuinely large for central Tokyo and the reason this one is worth watching for a family that needs proper room to spread out, alongside the brand's Peacock Alley lounge and three restaurants.
When: 2026. As of June 2026 it had not opened and no firm opening day had been confirmed.
Honest note: do not plan a trip around it yet. With no confirmed date, treat the Waldorf as a maybe for late 2026, book a hotel that is already trading, and switch only if it opens and confirms before you travel. Never pay a third-party "pre-opening" rate for a hotel that has not opened.
Source: Hilton Stories; Japan Property Central.
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For context: the recent openings you can already book
If you want a newly built Tokyo hotel without waiting on a 2026 date, the two strongest options arrived just before this year. Janu Tokyo, the first hotel from Aman's sister brand, opened in March 2024 at Azabudai Hills with 122 rooms, spacious living areas and a vast 4,000-square-metre wellness centre, which makes it more family-workable than its Aman lineage suggests. The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo opened on 4 April 2023 on the upper floors of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu with 98 rooms; it is the more adult-leaning of the pair, polished and quiet rather than child-oriented. Both are trading today, which is also why Tokyo's thinner 2026 pipeline is worth reading carefully rather than over-hyping.
How to book a Tokyo opening with kids
Three rules hold up well in a year with two open hotels and one on the calendar. First, do not pre-pay for a property that has not opened; "pre-opening" rates surface on third-party sites months early and dates move. Second, if your trip is date-critical, book a hotel that is already trading, the Metropolitan for value and connectivity or 1 Hotel Tokyo for the pool, and treat the Waldorf as a bonus if it lands in time. Third, when you do book, request connecting or adjacent rooms and confirm whether your room has a bathtub at the time of booking, because Tokyo hotels hold only a limited number of each and a newly opened hotel is still settling its service and amenities in the first few weeks.
Frequently asked questions
- What new luxury hotels are opening in Tokyo in 2026?
- Three headline names. 1 Hotel Tokyo opened on 5 March 2026 with 211 rooms in the Akasaka Trust Tower; Hotel Metropolitan Oimachi Tracks opened on 28 March 2026 with 285 rooms above JR Oimachi Station; and the 197-room Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi is scheduled for 2026 but was not yet open as of June 2026. So two of the three are already trading and bookable.
- Which new Tokyo hotel is best for families?
- For most families, Hotel Metropolitan Oimachi Tracks. It is connected directly to JR Oimachi Station (a covered walk with no road crossing and no luggage hauled through streets), one stop and about three minutes from Shinagawa for airport trains, with a supermarket and restaurants in the same building. Its Deluxe Corner Twin rooms are 32.7 square metres and sleep three on two singles plus an extra bed, and there is a guest laundry on two floors. The trade-off is that most rooms are compact and shower-only, with no bathtub.
- Is 1 Hotel Tokyo open and can I book it?
- Yes. 1 Hotel Tokyo opened on 5 March 2026 and is taking bookings. It occupies floors 38 to 43 of the Akasaka Trust Tower and has 211 rooms and suites, including three penthouses, a Bamford Wellness Spa, a 24-hour gym and a light-filled indoor pool with an outdoor deck. It is a design-and-wellness hotel rather than a kids'-club resort, so families should book for the pool and the space, not for children's programming.
- Has the Waldorf Astoria Tokyo opened yet?
- Not as of June 2026. The Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi, the brand's first hotel in Japan, is scheduled to open in 2026 on floors 39 to 47 of a Mitsui Fudosan tower in Nihonbashi, with 197 rooms starting from about 60 square metres. No firm opening day had been confirmed in June 2026, so do not lock travel dates to it; book a hotel that is already trading and treat the Waldorf as a bonus if it lands in time.
- Do the new Tokyo hotels have rooms big enough for a family of four?
- Some do. At Hotel Metropolitan Oimachi Tracks the Deluxe Corner Twin (32.7 square metres) is set up for three; a family of four usually needs two connecting or adjacent rooms there. The Waldorf Astoria Nihonbashi, when it opens, starts from roughly 60 square metres, which is genuinely large for Tokyo. 1 Hotel Tokyo's standard rooms are urban-sized, so families wanting space should look at its suites. Always request connecting rooms at the time of booking, as Tokyo hotels hold a limited number.
- Are there bathtubs in the new Tokyo hotels?
- Not always, and it matters if you are travelling with small children who bathe rather than shower. Most standard rooms at Hotel Metropolitan Oimachi Tracks are shower-only with no tub. 1 Hotel Tokyo and the higher room categories at the Waldorf Astoria are more likely to offer tubs, but configurations vary by room type, so confirm a bathtub directly with the hotel when you book rather than assuming.
- What other luxury hotels opened in Tokyo recently?
- Two strong ones just before this year. Janu Tokyo, the first hotel from Aman's sister brand, opened in March 2024 at Azabudai Hills with 122 rooms and a 4,000-square-metre wellness centre. The Bulgari Hotel Tokyo opened on 4 April 2023 on the upper floors of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu with 98 rooms. Both are already trading if you want a recent opening you can book today.
