In Toranomon, the elevator opens on the 31st floor into a two-story lobby filled with plants, and Tokyo Tower stands in the window. In Ginza, a white staircase climbs from the lobby to a bar that serves punch from shared bowls. In Singapore, a spiral staircase in white plaster curls down from the lobby to the bar lounge. Three hotels, one brand, and a founder who opened Studio 54 before he ever opened a hotel.
Thirteen pages, about thirty minutes: what an EDITION stay feels like, where the brand is stronger than its peers, the Asian hotels to plan a trip around, and how to book so the stay includes more. Who it suits less, up front: travelers who want quiet, formal service, and anyone who needs a full resort spa in every city.
The last page has a checklist of twelve things to try at any EDITION. Three cost nothing. One of them is asking for a Tokyo Tower room as early as you can, which advisors who stayed there put at the top of their list.
01 · THE SHORT ANSWER
A lobby you will want to sit in, a bar worth staying in for, and quiet white rooms upstairs
An EDITION stay is built around the public rooms. The lobby works as a living room for guests and locals, the bars are destinations on their own, and the rooms upstairs are calm, pale and simple. In Asia that means a plant-filled lobby 31 floors above Tokyo, a punch bar in Ginza, and a rooftop pool in Singapore with a clear window in its floor. Guests in Fora's client reviews come back to the same three things: the design, the views and staff who remember the occasion.
| Roots | Created by Ian Schrager, the hotelier behind Studio 54 and Morgans, with Bill Marriott; announced in January 2008 |
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| Positioning | Marriott's luxury lifestyle brand, the design-led side of the luxury tier. Full brand map: Marriott's 39 brands, explained |
| Size | 22 hotels and 4,617 rooms at the end of 2025, about 210 rooms per hotel; Lake Como opened in March 2026 |
| Signatures | The Lobby Bar, the Punch Room, sculptural staircases, a signature scent by Le Labo, plants everywhere, white rooms |
| In Asia | Five hotels: Tokyo Toranomon, Tokyo Ginza, Singapore, Shanghai and Sanya |
| STARS perks | US$100 hotel credit once per stay; personalized welcome amenity; in-person welcome and a note from the General Manager; early check-in, late check-out and upgrade when available; more on page 11 |
- Pick the moodToranomon for height and Tokyo Tower, Ginza for a smaller hotel in the shopping streets, Singapore for gardens and a rooftop pool.
- Plan the eveningLeave one night free for the hotel's own bars. At EDITION they are a reason to stay, so book them like a restaurant.
- Same cityWhere a classic luxury hotel is nearby, compare both. Our St. Regis guide covers the formal side.
02 · ORIGINS
A nightclub founder, a hotel family, and a brand that started over
Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell opened Studio 54 in New York in 1977. In 1984 they opened Morgans Hotel, which is widely credited with starting the boutique hotel category. Twenty-four years later Schrager sat down with Bill Marriott.
| 1977 | Studio 54 opens in New York |
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| 1984 | Morgans Hotel opens, credited with introducing the boutique hotel |
| 2008 | EDITION announced with Marriott, with first deals in Paris, Madrid, Miami, Los Angeles and other cities |
| 2010 to 2011 | First hotels open in Waikiki and Istanbul |
| 2013 | The London EDITION opens in the former Berners Hotel: 173 wood-paneled rooms and the first Punch Room |
| 2020 to 2023 | Asia grows: Tokyo Toranomon, then Tokyo Ginza and Singapore in 2023. Luxury Travel Advisor places Toranomon in 2020; a December 2022 Dezeen article says it opened "last year." |
| 2025 to 2026 | 22 hotels at the end of 2025; Lake Como opens in March 2026 |
Each hotel is designed with a well-known architect or studio: Yabu Pushelberg in London, Kengo Kuma for both Tokyo hotels, Moshe Safdie's firm for the building in Singapore.
03 · SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Five things you will find at almost every EDITION
Every EDITION is designed for its city, but a handful of features repeat, and they are the ones guests photograph and write about.
| The Lobby Bar | An all-day bar in the lobby for guests and locals. In Singapore it has pink velvet walls and a rose-colored marble pool table; in Toranomon it looks over Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay |
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| The Punch Room | Shared bowls of punch in a paneled room. The first opened in London in 2013; Ginza's is described as Japan's first punch-focused bar; Singapore's is Yves Klein blue |
| The staircase | A sculpted spiral of white Venetian plaster in Singapore; a white metal stair up to the Punch Room in Ginza |
| The scent | A signature scent created by Le Labo for EDITION, which the Singapore hotel describes as the first thing guests meet; Le Labo products in the bathrooms |
| Plants | A two-story planted lobby in Toranomon, vertical gardens on the Ginza facade, a sunken garden and courtyard in Singapore |
Kengo Kuma, who designed the interiors, said the beams could not be hidden, so he wrapped them in wood and made them "a symbol of the hotel."
04 · ROOMS AND DESIGN
What you see when the door opens
EDITION rooms are deliberately quiet: pale wood, white linen, a few good pieces of furniture. The view and the size do the work, and in Tokyo both are generous by city standards.
| Toranomon | 206 rooms including 22 suites on floors 31 to 36. Entry rooms are 42 square meters, with a Tokyo Tower view category; the Tower Suite is 108 square meters. Sliding wood screens separate sleeping and living areas |
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| Ginza | 86 rooms including 10 suites over 14 floors; entry rooms from 41 square meters, which Luxury Travel Advisor calls the largest standard rooms in the district. Walnut, a faux fur throw and a black marble bathroom with a deep tub |
| Singapore | 204 rooms on six floors; Garden King rooms of 38 to 47 square meters with twin sinks, a rain shower and a soaking tub. Garden-view and terrace rooms look onto the courtyard |
Guests praise the views again and again. Ben Schlappig of One Mile at a Time, who was critical of other parts of his Toranomon stay, called the Tokyo Tower view from his suite "pretty magical."
05 · SIGNATURE SERVICE
The service, and how to get the most from it
EDITION service is relaxed rather than formal: no tailcoats, more first names. What guests remember are small personal gestures, usually tied to something they told the hotel.
What guests describe
- Ginza, 2025: a guest celebrating an anniversary found Champagne and cake waiting; another checked out to a plate of macarons with a personal note written in chocolate
- Toranomon, 2025: a guest on a birthday trip was met with a small cake, and housekeeping refreshed the room twice a day
- Singapore, 2024: a guest arriving after a 17-hour flight was invited to use the spa while the room was prepared
- Toranomon, 2024: when no upgrade was available, the hotel offered two drinks at the bar instead
These come from client reviews in the Fora Advisor Portal. A May 2026 Fora trip report adds that Toranomon staff gave recommendations beyond the usual tourist list and can send luggage ahead to your next city in Japan.
- Before arrivalSend the occasion, arrival time and flight. An advisor booking passes this to the hotel with the reservation.
- First eveningAsk the concierge for one bar seat and one dinner table in the neighborhood. Guests say the team secures hard-to-get tables.
- Moving onIn Japan, ask about sending luggage to your next hotel.
06 · DINING AND BARS
Where to eat and drink, hotel by hotel
At most luxury hotels the bar is where you wait for dinner. At EDITION it is often the reason to book.
| Toranomon | Gold Bar (Asia's 50 Best Bars: No. 76 per One Mile at a Time in 2025; No. 67 per a Fora trip report in 2026); The Jade Room + Garden Terrace by chef Tom Aikens, with a terrace facing Tokyo Tower, Wednesday to Sunday; the Lobby Bar with afternoon tea from noon to 5 p.m.; the Blue Room, all day |
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| Ginza | The Punch Room up the lobby staircase, with afternoon tea by day; Sophie at EDITION, a brasserie on the 14th floor; The Roof above it, described at opening as Ginza's first natural wine bar |
| Singapore | FYSH at EDITION, chef Josh Niland's first restaurant outside Australia, with fish-bone noodles and a cod-fat chocolate tart; the pink Lobby Bar; the Punch Room; Tanica for modern Asian; afternoon tea in The Conservatory; Wonder Room, a micro-club on weekends |
| Shanghai | A rooftop with Bund views, and Electric Circus, a club named for the building's past as the Shanghai Power Company offices |
Days matter. Gold Bar is closed on Sunday and Monday, the Jade Room on Monday and Tuesday, and Ginza guests report that the Punch Room does not open every night and takes reservations.
07 · A DAY AT AN EDITION
One day, from a morning swim to a weekend nightcap
The rhythm of an EDITION day runs late. The times below come from hotel pages and published reviews; check yours on arrival.
| Morning | The 24-hour gym, or a swim: Toranomon's indoor pool works on reserved time slots; Singapore's 43-meter pool is on the roof |
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| Late morning | Walk the neighborhood: Ginza Station is two minutes from the Ginza hotel; Azabudai Hills is a walk from Toranomon; Orchard Road is next to Singapore |
| Afternoon | Afternoon tea: the Lobby Bar in Toranomon, the Punch Room in Ginza, The Conservatory in Singapore |
| Sunset | Up to the roof: Time Out suggests The Roof in Ginza before sunset; in Toranomon, the Garden Terrace faces Tokyo Tower |
| 6 p.m. | Gold Bar opens in Toranomon (Tuesday to Saturday) |
| Late | A punch, or on weekends in Singapore, the Wonder Room |
08 · ASIA'S MUST-STAYS
Five EDITION hotels in Asia to plan a trip around
Marriott counted five EDITION hotels in Asia Pacific at the end of 2025. The last column is the one thing to do at each.
| Tokyo, Toranomon | Floors 31 to 36 of Tokyo World Gate, by Kengo Kuma. Do: a drink at sunset facing Tokyo Tower, then Gold Bar downstairs |
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| Tokyo, Ginza | 86 rooms in a latticed tower off Chuo-dori, also by Kuma. Do: afternoon tea in the Punch Room, then The Roof |
| Singapore | Off upper Orchard Road, opened November 2023, one Michelin Key. Do: swim over the oculus, then dinner at FYSH |
| Shanghai | Two 1920s Art Deco buildings on Nanjing Road East, near the Bund; 145 rooms. Do: a drink on the roof looking at the Bund |
| Sanya | 512 rooms, 46 suites and 17 villas on Haitang Bay, Hainan, around a private ocean of about 20,000 square meters for paddleboarding and kayaking. Do: sunset at the SkyBar by the infinity pool |
- Split TokyoSpend the first nights in Ginza for walking and shopping, the last in Toranomon for the view.
- Singapore stopoverTwo or three nights fit a long-haul connection. Ask about the spa if you land before check-in.
- FamiliesSanya has the most space and a family play area; Toranomon has generous rooms and connecting options.
09 · HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
What each hotel is known for, and the Taiwan question
Outside ratings for the Asian hotels, and what reviewers single out at each.
| Singapore | One Michelin Key; Forbes Travel Guide recommended (Portal). Time Out gave it five stars and called it "luxurious without the pretense" |
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| Toranomon | Forbes Travel Guide recommended (Portal); Gold Bar on Asia's 50 Best Bars; Time Out five stars in March 2026 |
| Ginza | Forbes Travel Guide recommended (Portal); Time Out five stars in June 2025, which called it a "stylish sanctuary" |
| Guest scores | Fora client reviews average 4.9 out of 5 at all three hotels (35, 14 and 11 reviews) |
And in Taiwan?
As of October 2026 there is no EDITION in Taiwan, and searches in English and Chinese found no announced project. For travelers based in Taiwan, Tokyo is the closest pair of EDITIONs, and Shanghai and Singapore are short flights. For a design-led Marriott hotel in Taipei, see W Taipei in W Hotels, explained.
10 · AGAINST ITS PEERS
Where EDITION is stronger, and when to pick it
Three strengths come up again and again when reviewers and guests compare EDITION with other luxury hotels.
- Design by name architects. Kengo Kuma in Tokyo, Moshe Safdie's firm in Singapore, Yabu Pushelberg in London, each hotel built around plants, wood and light
- Bars that draw locals. Gold Bar on Asia's 50 Best Bars, a Punch Room in each of the three hotels covered here, and lobby bars that stay busy into the evening
- Neighborhood addresses at a human scale. About 210 rooms on average, in Ginza, off Orchard Road and near the Bund, with personal gestures that guests remember
| vs W | Both are Marriott's lifestyle side. W is louder and music-led; EDITION is quieter, smaller and more design-focused. Compare in W Hotels vs EDITION |
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| vs Ritz-Carlton | Ritz-Carlton is formal, with Club Lounges and kids' programs; EDITION is relaxed and built around bars. See The Ritz-Carlton, explained |
| vs St. Regis | St. Regis leads with butlers and an evening Champagne ritual; EDITION leads with design and nightlife. See our St. Regis guide |
| vs Four Seasons | A Singapore guest who has stayed at both EDITIONs called it a "refreshing, modern Four Seasons." EDITION stays also earn Marriott Bonvoy points |
Not every comparison goes EDITION's way. One Mile at a Time found Toranomon's pool and gym without views and its hallways worn; an advisor rated Ginza below its sister hotel for rooms and facilities. Where the brand wins clearly is atmosphere: the lobby, the bars and the view.
11 · HOW TO BOOK
Same night, same room: what each way of booking includes
In the Fora Advisor Portal, EDITION rates sit under Marriott STARS, so an advisor booking adds a fixed set of perks on top of the room. Rates below were checked on October 25, 2026, for Sunday December 13 to Wednesday December 16, two adults.
| Points, booked by you | In the Marriott app, when the redemption beats the cash rate. An advisor adds nothing to an award stay |
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| Cash, direct | Public or Bonvoy member rate. Elite benefits apply |
| Cash, through a STARS advisor | Daily breakfast for two; US$100 hotel credit once per stay; personalized welcome amenity; in-person welcome and a note from the General Manager; Wi-Fi; early check-in, late check-out and upgrade when available. Points and elite nights still post |
Same-day check
| Singapore | Standard King, 38 to 43 square meters: US$376 a night on the STARS rate and the same US$376 on the hotel's public rate; US$1,332 for three nights with taxes on the STARS rate |
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| Toranomon | Guest room, king, city view, 42 square meters: STARS rate from US$530 a night, US$2,005 for three nights. This reflects the hotel's own offer for stays of three nights or more; marriott.com runs its own promotions, so compare what each includes |
| Ginza | Deluxe King, 41 square meters: STARS rate from US$773 a night, US$2,868 for three nights, with the hotel's two-night offer applied |
What status adds
| Platinum and above | Elite welcome gifts, late checkout and upgrades follow Bonvoy rules for each brand. Details in Marriott Platinum, brand by brand |
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| Stacking | STARS perks sit on top of elite benefits. More in Marriott STARS and Luminous, explained |
Full disclosure: I book hotels as a Fora advisor, and the hotel pays me a commission on advisor bookings. That is why the first route on this list is points, booked by you.
- Points firstCheck the award price before anything else. If it beats cash, book it yourself.
- Length of stayAsk for rates at two, three and four nights. All three hotels list longer-stay offers.
- The creditAsk on arrival where the US$100 applies. The bars, dinner or the spa are the usual choices.
12 · BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
What to arrange before you arrive
The best EDITION stays start with a few messages a week or two before check-in.
| The view | In Toranomon, ask for a Tokyo Tower view as early as possible; advisors call it the highlight. Guests also say the quietest rooms are far from the elevators. Upgrades are subject to availability |
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| The occasion | Birthday, anniversary, first trip to Japan. The service stories on page 5 started this way |
| The bars | Ask the concierge to hold seats at Gold Bar or the Punch Room, and check opening days |
| Arrival | Flight time, and whether early check-in would help (when available). In Singapore, ask about the spa if the room is not ready |
| The pool | Toranomon's indoor pool runs on reserved time slots, with set hours for children |
| Season | Advisors note Toranomon sells out in summer; book early for those dates |
- Two weeks outSend the occasion, the view you want and bar or dinner requests. Through an advisor, they go to the hotel with the booking.
- Three days outConfirm arrival time and the evening plan.
- On the dayAsk at check-in where the US$100 credit applies and which bars are open that night.
13 · FIRST DAY AND CHECKLIST
A first day at any EDITION, and who it suits
Times vary by hotel. The order below works at most EDITIONs, with the bars as the frame for the evening.
- Check-inAsk which bars are open tonight, afternoon tea times, and where the STARS credit applies.
- First hourSit in the lobby: Tokyo Tower in Toranomon, the gold dome in Singapore, the staircase in Ginza.
- AfternoonAfternoon tea, the pool or the spa.
- SunsetThe roof or the terrace.
- EveningDinner in the hotel or nearby, then the Punch Room or Gold Bar.
A good fit
- You choose hotels for design and atmosphere, and you like a lively lobby
- You plan cocktail bars into the trip the way you plan dinners
- You want a central neighborhood base in Tokyo or Singapore
- You collect Marriott Bonvoy points and want a stylish stay that still earns them
A weaker fit
- You want quiet and tradition; a family with young twins wrote that Toranomon's upbeat lobby suited them precisely because it is not tranquil
- You expect full facilities everywhere: Ginza has a small gym and no spa or pool
- You want to walk to most sights from Toranomon; guests mention a 10 to 15 minute ride
This article is written in the expected-experience style ("what you will find"). No first-hand stay is described. STARS perks and same-day rates come from the Fora Advisor Portal, read on October 25, 2026, for December 13 to 16, 2026. Guest stories on page 5 are paraphrased from client and advisor reviews in the Portal.
Sources: Marriott FY2025 Form 10-K (size); Marriott release, January 29, 2008 (launch); Marriott and Nasdaq release, December 7, 2022 (expansion); Wikipedia (Ian Schrager); Business Traveller (Waikiki and Istanbul); Hospitality Design (London, 2013); Travelsort (Lake Como); Dezeen (Toranomon design and Kengo Kuma quotes); Luxury Travel Advisor (Ginza; Shanghai and Sanya); Journal des Palaces (Singapore opening); editionhotels.com (Toranomon restaurants and bars); One Mile at a Time (Toranomon, 2025); Time Out (Toranomon, Ginza, Singapore); Fora trip report by Jea Breshears (Toranomon, 2026); Luxury Travel Diary (Singapore, 2023); Fora Advisor Portal (rates, perks, advisor and client reviews, Michelin Key and Forbes notes).
Items that conflict between sources and should be confirmed: Gold Bar's position on Asia's 50 Best Bars (No. 76 or No. 67, by year), the Toranomon opening year, whether EDITION is booked as STARS or Luminous (the Portal rate panels say STARS; one advisor review mentions Luminous), and whether the Ginza hotel's gym counts as a full gym. Images are from the hotels' official galleries in the Fora Advisor Portal and are used with permission; they were not taken by the author.
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