On our last trip to Japan in June, we made sure to book into Hotel Okura before it closed for demolition (the South Tower remains, but the Main Building was where the true magic was).

No word of a lie, as the taxi drove up to the entrance, the James Bond theme song was playing.

The font, colours, signage, MOOD all together was truly so special. Also the nods to a distant past, like the writing desk areas. Too bad they are so quaint and unused nowadays.

L: Taxi drop off/pick up at South Tower (I wish the lights were easier to capture!)
R: Greenery and Mural in the South Tower Lobby

Every detail has been considered, with similar geometric shapes.
Top: Pendant lights, pot lights and sunlights.
Bottom Left: Light wells, and carpets in basement elevator zone, to South Tower.
Bottom Right: Inside the elevator, elevator roof details and font.

Linking the two towers underground is a shopping plaza, yet another reminder of another time. Gift shops, clothing, art and books are all available.

Carpet, Ikebana, Font.

Main lobby at night. Large tree, stone and water installation.

Lobby waiting area. Large scale but intimate.

Love the Smoke Bush.

A more intimate sitting area off to the side.

The Orchid Bar was from another time. Waiters in tuxedos. Classic cocktails. Mother of pearl shell backsplash. Cigarette smoke.

Signage, from when they had travel agents on hand to make arrangements, now done on personal phones and computers.

 

Cloakroom and Kimono.

Hotel Okura selfie.

So many amenities.

Lobby during the day.

Another outside view of the Main Building.

Triangle tile work.