The Okura Tokyo, Hotel Okura Macau, and The Shilla Seoul each received five stars in the Forbes Travel Guide 2026 hotel category, announced on February 11, 2026. Two additional properties — The Okura Prestige Bangkok and Hotel Nikko San Francisco — earned four-star recognition.
Okura Nikko Hotels has been expanding its portfolio across Asia under its "5×5" plan, a strategy to operate at least five hotels in each of five targeted countries and regions. A new property, Grand Nikko Bangkok Sathorn, is set to open in Thailand as the group's fifth property there.
Forbes Travel Guide 2026 (Hotel Category)
Five Stars: The Okura Tokyo, Hotel Okura Macau, The Shilla Seoul
Four Stars: The Okura Prestige Bangkok, Hotel Nikko San Francisco
The Okura Tokyo
Located in Toranomon, Minato City — one of Tokyo's most rapidly developing areas — The Okura Tokyo is the group's flagship hotel. It consists of two towers: Okura Heritage (140 rooms), which draws on Japanese traditional culture and historical design, and Okura Prestige (368 rooms), a brand found mainly overseas that reflects modern urban needs. The hotel offers 508 rooms in total, including one of Tokyo's largest maisonette-style suites at 730 square meters. Facilities include five restaurants, two bars, 19 banquet halls including the approximately 2,000-square-meter Heian-no-Ma ballroom, and the Okura Fitness & Spa.
The Okura Lobby was faithfully recreated by architect Yoshio Taniguchi, son of Yoshiro Taniguchi who originally designed the former main building — a landmark of modernist architecture — preserving the beloved aesthetic for future generations.
The Okura Tokyo was the first Japanese hotel to join The Leading Hotels of the World®, a network of over 400 hotels across more than 80 countries, and has also been a member of Virtuoso®, the world's largest luxury travel agency network, since 2024.
Hotel Okura Macau
Hotel Okura Macau sits within Galaxy Macau™, an integrated resort in Macau — a city celebrated for its UNESCO World Heritage historic architecture and entertainment offerings. As the only Japanese hotel in Macau, the property delivers a distinctly Japanese atmosphere alongside access to resort-wide amenities including the world's largest wave pool and a lazy river.
The Shilla Seoul
A storied Korean hotel that blends traditional elegance with contemporary design, The Shilla Seoul offers The Executive Lounge on its top floor, with panoramic views of Namsan and the city skyline, plus three dining services daily including afternoon tea. Ra-yeon, its refined Korean restaurant, has received top marks in major international food guides.
The Okura Prestige Bangkok
Situated in central Bangkok and directly connected to Phloen Chit BTS Station via a skywalk, The Okura Prestige Bangkok is well-placed for both business and sightseeing. The hotel's 240 rooms and suites offer striking skyline views, and facilities include an outdoor pool that appears to hover above the city, a spa, and dining options such as Élément ~ Inspired by Ciel Bleu ~, a French restaurant recognized by prominent international food guides, Up & Above Restaurant & Bar, and Japanese restaurant Yamazato.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
Hotel Nikko San Francisco is located in central San Francisco near Union Square, upscale shopping streets, and the theater district, and incorporates Japanese hospitality and design throughout. The Kanpai Lounge serves California cuisine inspired by Japanese flavors, while Feinstein's at The Nikko, a 140-seat live performance venue, offers a range of entertainment. The property also features the approximately 930-square-meter Nikko Health Club and an outdoor dog run, making it one of the most pet-friendly hotels in San Francisco.
About the Forbes Travel Guide
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