hotel zen tokyo, a luxury capsule hotel lies amidst the bustling capital city of japan. contrasting its busy, noisy and frenetic surroundings, the hotel attempts to bring tranquility to their guests. located a few steps away from the ningyocho station in tokyo, the hotel?s prime location offers a quick access to both of the city?s airports and to the city?s most exciting destinations.

 
 
the concept is a ?capsule hotel?, a popular typology in japan where each room is a pod where guests can choose from various bed sizes and pod styles. in hotel zen tokyo, each pod is designed according to the traditional japanese design discipline of ?wabi-sabi?, minimalistic design that appreciates small spaces and natural materials.

 
 
blending the authentic japanese aesthetic, with a modern style, the hotel offers a relaxing ?zen? environment without sacrificing convenience. the hotel is meant to imitate a traditional japanese tea house, filled with subtle details and natural materials. clean lines and minimal decoration provide a sense of calm in the rooms.
 
 
the hotel also includes a basement bar and cafe that serve a variety of japanese sake and fusion cuisine. the basement serves as a gateway to japanese culture, art and music. during the day, the space acts as the cafe library that hosts pop-up exhibitions of arts and crafts. during the night, there is live, traditionally-inspired japanese music to accompany the drink and cocktail menu.

 
 
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