Nikkō

The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Rialto Score 9+

A The Ritz-Carlton hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko is perfectly located in the middle of Japan's nature beauty and historical sites. The hotel’s 94 spacious guest rooms and suites are designed with clean lines and earthy materials like wood and stone, plus a private balcony overlooking nearby Lake Chuzenji or Mount Nantai. Graceful Japanese influences can be found in the spa and restaurants as well, from a discreet onsen (hot springs) experience to simple dishes crafted with fresh produce sourced from fields and farms of the Tochigi region.

2482 Chugushi, 321-1661 Nikkō, Japan
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

About The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko

Insider tip

A world-exclusive Onsen experience. The world’s first The Ritz-Carlton branded onsen draws natural hot spring water direct from Nikko Yumoto Onsen, a renowned magical hot spring destination.

In the hotel’s own words

Hidden in Japan’s northern Kanto region and set along the scenic Lake Chuzenji, The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko offers a pristine haven where nature and culture are revered. Graceful and minimal, the hotel showcases the subtle feel of luxury through dining and spa experiences and resort accommodations that overlook Lake Chuzenji or Mount Nantai.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Marriott STARS benefits, included

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Marriott STARS is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

8 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Riverside Garden View Room, King, Balcony
Guest room with floor-to-ceiling windows, an engawa balcony, and views over Nikko National Park, plus a bathroom with a separate rain shower, view bathtub, and double vanity.
613 ft²
1 King
2Riverside Garden View Room, 2 Doubles
Guest room with floor-to-ceiling windows and views over Nikko National Park, plus a bathroom with a separate rain shower, view bathtub, and double vanity.
613 ft²
2 Doubles
3Mount Nantai View Room, King, Balcony
Guest room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a private balcony, and mountain views, plus a bathroom with a separate rain shower, view bathtub, and double vanity.
Members only
1 King
4Mount Nantai View Room, 2 Doubles, Balcony
Members only
2 Doubles
5Lake Chuzenji View Room, King, Balcony
Guest room with floor-to-ceiling windows, an engawa balcony, and lake views, plus a bathroom with a separate rain shower, view bathtub, and double vanity.
Members only
1 King
6Lake Chuzenji View Room, 2 Doubles, Balcony
Members only
2 Doubles
Suites
Size
Bed options
7Lake Chuzenji View Suite, King, Balcony
Suite with a separate living room, an engawa balcony, and sweeping views of Lake Chuzenji.
Members only
1 King
8The Ritz-Carlton Suite, Lake View, Balcony
The hotel's top suite, with panoramic 180-degree views of Lake Chuzenji and Mount Nantai, separate living and dining rooms with a full kitchen, a bathroom with a separate rain shower and oversized tub, and a private gym and massage treatment room.
Members only
1 King

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott STARS always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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