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The Prince Akatoki
- Where:
- Why:Work + play as per usuz
- When:October 2022
- Who:Me, myself and I
"Serene Japanese sanctuary... In Marylebone"
AT A GLANCE: The Prince Akatoki is a zen sanctuary in the posh Marylebone. The 82-room hotel is designed to be a respite from the city’s chaos and upholds sensual minimalism and Japanese ethos at each step. The highlight, however, is TOKII, the on-site restaurant whose sushi is rave-worthy. The Prince Akatoki ensures complete relaxation in your own traditional Yukata robes, no less, and is perfect for a solo or romantic city getaway. Swipe the images below to discover.
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Oh Hello, Kon'nichiwa edition
The Prince Akatoki lobby transports you to a zen sanctuary
This quiet corner next to the lobby was a great pseudo office while I waited for my room to be ready
Japanese minimalism carries on throughout the rooms, with clean lines and bright, open windows and not even a remote control or a single item of clutter in sight. THE. DREAM.
While I was surprised with a Jr. Suite, the rooms are snug but definitely cozy and surprisingly very quiet given their stellar location
The bathrooms are large and more western, except for the famed Japanese toilets, which are quite a treat if you haven't experienced one before
Each room comes equipped with traditional Yukata robes, a garment once worn by court nobles and warriors, and instructions on how to properly wear them
Am I doing this right?
Sadly no freebies here (which is very 2000s if you ask me), BUT I did like the Sapporo and Japanese tea options
Definitely brought these extra fluffy slippers back home with me. Also, can we talk about mood lighting? The Japanese JUST. GET IT.
Sunny London + Japanese sanctuary = fall perfection
As a self-proclaimed sushi snob, the sushi and sashimi at TOKII were divine. I didn't even look at the menu and let the experts wow me — they did not disappoint. I would definitely come back here just for the sushi
For whiskey aficionados, The Malt Bar has your fair share of Japanese delights and is great for a nightcap
Highs & Lows
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Location! At The Prince Akatoki, I was walking distance from everywhere I needed (and wanted!) to be, and being blessed with spectacular weather during my stay, crossing Hyde Park was a treat
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With SO many dining options in London, you usually would not catch me dead in a hotel restaurant. Still, TOKII was a 10/10 for traditional sushi, and I will definitely be coming back!
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I loved the sleep scent at turndown, along with the soothing music and lighting
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No freebies or in-room snacks aside from the water and Nespresso
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Single-use plastics
Important Bits
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Type
Luxury Hotel
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Vibe
Serene five-star Japanese minimalism
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Location
Perfectly located in the heart of Marylebone
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Rooms
82
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
The Prince Akatoki is an easy 15-minute cab from Victoria Station. There was a mishap with my booking on arrival, but the team on the ground was quick to sort
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Future Forward
For excelling in clean, minimalism everywhere else, I was a bit disappointed in their future-forward efforts. Single-use plastic toiletries are so passé, and while the majority of bottles were glass, there was still plastic at turn down :(
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Music
Faint zen tunes in the background
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Year Opened
2019
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Designed By
London-based B3 Designers created the hotel with Japanese design principles in mind
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Health & Wellness
There is a small gym in the basement — can’t say I made use of it, but if you need it, it exists
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Food
TOKII, the restaurant in the lobby, is a vibe in and of itself. If you are looking for “fun” rolls and mayo on everything, walk right out. Here, the quality of the ingredients speaks for itself, and soy sauce is used at a minimum. Don’t even look at the menu and opt for the omakase or chef’s selection which was very fittingly so *chef’s kiss*
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
The Malt Bar’s dark wood and a myriad of Japanese whiskeys is the perfect spot for a nightcap after indulging at TOKII
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Minibar & Retail
Appreciated the Japanese touches in the minibar as well as the Sapporo and the Yuzu tea
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Accessibility
Several adapted rooms and a lift
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Pet Friendly
Yes! Dogs receive the same Japanese hospitality as two-legged guests
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Children
Extra beds and cribs are available, but the zen-vibe is more adults-only
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Price
Fair pricing for London, especially for those that value privacy and location above all
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The Prince Akatoki
The Prince Akatoki London, Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, London, UK
Serpentine Gallery
London W2 3XA, United Kingdom
Selfridges
400 Oxford St, London W1A 1AB, United Kingdom
The Pelican
45 All Saints Rd, London W11 1HE, United Kingdom
In the Area
Hotel Location The Prince Akatoki London, Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, London, UK
The Prince Akatoki is far enough from the hustle and bustle that is Oxford Street but still within walking distance to everywhere you want to be — 15 minutes to Hyde Park, 10 minutes to Selfridges, and an actual 5-minute walk to Marylebone high street.
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