Hotels to dream about

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The open-plan lobby of Tokyo’s Trunk Hotel has a lively atmosphere throughout the day.
The open-plan lobby of Tokyo’s Trunk Hotel has a lively atmosphere throughout the day. PHOTO: TOKYO TRUNK HOTEL
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As I stepped into Tokyo's Trunk Hotel (trunk-hotel.com), the first thing that hits is the lively atmosphere in the open-plan lobby, buzzing with meetings and the tapping of laptop keyboards among its tables and low-slung seats.

Throughout the day, baristas churn out aromatic brews and, when evening comes, mixologists shake up creative cocktails.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on March 15, 2020, with the headline Hotels to dream about. Subscribe