House Suite
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Tokyo is a metropolis overflowing with flavors, from street-side ramen counters to upscale omakase bars, and in the neighborhood of Gotanda, that passion for food can be found on every corner.
A stay at OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda, a stylish 188-room hotel from Japanese hospitality group Hoshino Resorts, puts travelers right in the middle of it all, surrounded by more than 1,000 eateries that have made this district a foodie favorite.
The hotel occupies floors 14 through 20 of the Gotanda JP Building, offering sweeping views of Shinagawa and Meguro. Inside, rooms are compact yet thoughtfully designed, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the city and interiors accented in burnt orange and teal. Accomodations range from standard size to deluxe layouts for four to the OMO House Suite, which includes a kitchen and sleeps six — ideal for families. And if leaving your beloved Fido behind is a cause for worry, dog lovers will appreciate the property’s pet-friendly rooms and dedicated dog garden.
OMO Cafe & Bar
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Breakfast Onigiri
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Chill Night Party
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Yakitori dish
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While dining options in Gotanda are endless, grabbing a bite at the hotel is sure to please as well. OMO Cafe & Bar is bright and inviting, with windows overlooking the hotel’s Garden Terrace. Open all day, it’s best known for its breakfast onigiri (rice balls, often wrapped in seaweed and filled or seasoned).
Under the supervision of a five-star rice meister — a certified master in rice preparation — from Sumidaya, a rice specialty store founded in 1905, the hotel uses an original blend developed for OMO.
Diners can savor onigiri ranging from umeboshi (pickled plum) to green chili spicy cod roe. Those craving a Western-style breakfast will find familiar comforts — eggs, toast and strong coffee.
During the day, the cafe serves fare from croissants to vegan curry; at night, guests can enjoy fried chicken and yakitori, created in collaboration with Shinanoya, a 70-year-old restaurant that has become a Tokyo institution.
One of OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda’s standout features is its complimentary Go-Kinjo walking tour. Hotel staff, called OMO Rangers, pride themselves on uncovering hidden gems beyond the usual tourist spots. For an additional cost, two curated food-and-drink experiences beckon: the Gotanda Gourmet Express Pass, which grants guests a 30-minute seat at a popular, hard-to-book restaurant to sample a signature dish, and the Gotanda Hills Bar-Hopping Tour, which explores nearby bars and izakayas.
After a day of touring and dining, wrap up the evening at OMO’s Chill Night Party, a relaxed gathering on the hotel’s Garden Terrace that serves as the ideal downtime for board games or just enjoying the skyline view — a simple reinforcement of OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda’s philosophy that you don’t need to splurge to experience the city authentically and in style.
OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda is located at the Gotanda JP Building, 8-4-13 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. For more information, call +81-50-3134-8095 or visit hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/omo5tokyogotanda.