"A cozy but decidedly cool hotel right in Japantown. In the lobby, potted plants and succulents mingle with geometric cane-back chairs and brightly patterned throw pillows. Rooms have traditional and contemporary Japanese art and the hotel's 4,000-square-foot gym includes a yoga studio and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the hotel's tea garden. The restaurant, Nari, from Pim Techamuanvivit (of Kin Khao) serves upscale and spicy Thai dishes. If you're a Japanophile, the location can't be beat, next to the Japan Center Malls, a great place to stop for ramen or explore boutiques." - Megan McCrea, Jenna Scatena
Courtesy Joie de Vivre Hotels