Concrete Grey,

is such an uninspiring colour, 

surrounded by a sea of grey monotone, Tokyo’s new Toggle Hotel takes inspiration from the movement and colour of Tokyo’s energy, positioning itself as a iconic, colourful landmark, all photos by Shingo Nakashima courtesy Klein Dytham Architecture,

located in the neighbourhood of Suidobashi, officially opened for business on April 1, 2021, the hotel is situated on a triangular site and bound by the Shuto Expressway, the Kanda River and the Chuo Line railway, the hotel finds itself in the epicenter of Tokyo’s energy and vitality,

designed by Tokyo-based Klein Dytham Architecture, “the architecture emphasizes the horizontal movement of the cars and trains, with continuous window bands which trace the dynamism of the urban infrastructure and express speed,” says they architects. “The fresh yellow and concrete gray pattern was inspired by the graphic patterns on the expressway.” The signage and branding is the work of art director Shun Kawakami’s agency artless, 

and the colours do not just stop on the outside, there are over 60 different colour combinations in this 85-room hotel, which is both stylish yet affordable,

about sixty percent of the rooms have loft type beds which allow 3 people to stay in one room. Rates will fluctuate but right now rooms between 9200 yen, at today's rate £61.00 or $84.00 and 16,000 yen, again at today's rate £106.00 or $146.00 per night, which for Tokyo seems quiet reasonable when I look back to some of the room rates we have paid in the UK. and what a snazzy hotel too!