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Luxury travel inspiration from the Asia-Pacific region

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<figure id="attachment_142356" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-142356" style="width: 1198px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-142356 size-full" src="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Bulgari-Hotel-Tokyo.jpg" alt="Views of the city and Tokyo Skytree can be enjoyed from the rooms at Bulgari Hotel Tokyo." width="1198" height="800" srcset="https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Bulgari-Hotel-Tokyo.jpg 1198w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Bulgari-Hotel-Tokyo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Bulgari-Hotel-Tokyo-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://staging.destinasian.com/wp-content/uploads/Bulgari-Hotel-Tokyo-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1198px) 100vw, 1198px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-142356" class="wp-caption-text">Views of the city and Tokyo Skytree can be enjoyed from the rooms at Bulgari Hotel Tokyo.</figcaption></figure>
Some hotels are more than just places to stay—they are immersive experiences, rich in personality and charm. Smaller-scale properties stand out for their distinctive design, intimate atmosphere, and impeccable service. Topping the ranking for boutique city hotels at the 2025 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA) is <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-boutique-city-hotels/bvlgari-hotel-tokyo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bulgari Hotel Tokyo</a>, where Italian sophistication meets the dynamism of Japan’s capital. Aman Tokyo, second on the list, continues to captivate with its serene minimalism high above the city skyline. Over in China, Bulgari Hotel Shanghai blends contemporary luxury with historic charm, offering an urban retreat like no other.
Also making their mark are The Siam in Bangkok, a riverside sanctuary infused with Thai heritage, and Villa Samadhi Kuala Lumpur, a hidden gem exuding old-world romance. Discover the other  standouts that redefine what it means to be one of the <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners/best-boutique-city-hotels">best boutique city hotels</a>.
For travelers who seek places with soul and a strong sense of place, this year’s winners promise a stay that is anything but ordinary. Discover all the winners in this year&#8217;s <a href="https://destinasian.com/readers-choice-awards/2025-winners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards </a>and find your next unforgettable getaway.

Views of the city, including Tokyo Skytree, can be enjoyed from inside the rooms at Bulgari Hotel Tokyo.

Tokyo is Home to Asia’s Best Boutique City Hotel, According to DestinAsian Readers