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BASE LAYER HOTEL ROPPONGI to Open in Tokyo This December

Located in the center of one of Tokyo’s most prominent art districts, BASE LAYER HOTEL ROPPONGI is scheduled to open its doors on December 28, 2026. Positioned near the National Art Center and the Mori Art Museum, the property is designed to serve as a functional hub for travelers navigating the city’s galleries by day and its music culture by night. The hotel integrates an exhibition space that facilitates collaborations with local artists, providing a quiet environment where guests can reflect on the city’s creative energy.

Minimalist hotel lobby with neon signage and stone seating
The minimalist lobby features ripple-patterned flooring and contemporary art elements.

A Focus on Physical Recovery and Wellness

The hotel offers 64 guest rooms across six distinct categories, each tailored to support physical recovery after active urban exploration. The interiors prioritize functional rest, featuring Koala mattresses designed for vibration absorption and bed linens and pajamas provided by FRUIT OF THE LOOM. Each room is also equipped with a cado air purifier to maintain air quality.

Modern hotel exterior with green neon entrance at night
The hotel’s exterior is marked by a distinctive green neon entrance gate in the heart of Roppongi.

For guests seeking a deeper level of relaxation, specialized wellness rooms include private saunas and cold baths. These facilities allow for a complete totonoi (a state of deep relaxation achieved through alternating heat and cold) within the privacy of the guest room. Select accommodations also feature premium bath amenities from the brand athletia.

Minimalist guest room with grey walls and orange neon light
Guest rooms utilize a restrained color palette and functional lighting for a calm atmosphere.
Private in-room sauna with wood paneling
Private saunas in select rooms allow guests to complete a relaxation ritual in total privacy.

The Base Layer Concept

The brand takes its name from “base layer” functional clothing used in outdoor activities, aiming to provide the essential foundations for the modern traveler. Whether visiting for business or leisure, the property seeks to make the lodging experience a core component of the travel value itself. This Roppongi location marks the brand’s fourth property and its first entry into the Tokyo market, following established locations in Nagoya and Fukuoka.

Spacious hotel suite with dining table and tatami area
Larger room types include dining areas and traditional tatami flooring for versatile use.

Property details

Property
BASE LAYER HOTEL ROPPONGI
Address
7-17-15 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Access
2-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station Exit 2; 3-minute walk from Toei Oedo Line Roppongi Station Exit 4; 9-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nogizaka Station Exit 3
Official site
https://baselayerhotel.com/roppongi/en/
Rooms
64
Opened
December 28, 2026

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