It is the only free standing luxury hotel in Tokyo. Opened over the past 10 years and against the mainstream Far Eastern tradition of luxury hotels located in commercial buildings or multifunctional areas, the Peninsula Tokyo welcomes its visitors in a totally modern environment, yet imbued with beauty and Japanese culture, thanks to the combined work of famous architect Kazukiyo Sato and interior designer Yukio Hashimoto, alonside one of the most original art hotel exibition in Tokyo for which creation Japanese and international artists were consulted. Approximately 1000 unique pieces of Japanese Art created by 60 artists by means of traditional methods, furnish the common areas and the 314 spacious rooms, among which 47 suites in a sublime way. With its 5 restaurants, the modern lounge bar, 2 ballrooms and 6 elegant rooms, a wedding chapel, a Japanese ceremony room, a fitness centre – The Peninsula Spa- a fleet of Rolls Royces and BMW’s and 2 luxury jewelries (Grass and Chantecler Tokyo), The Peninsula Hotel is the perfect example of how one can feel at home even in a hotel. The attention towards its guests is constant and reflected in the careful listening of their needs, so much so that most improvements made by the Management are the very fruit of the guests’ remarks. Located in the prestigious finantial district of Marunouchi, right in front of the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park, the Peninsula offers a range of unique experiences thanks to the Peninsula Academy which organizes the best guest activities in the field of hospitality, both in Tokyo and in all the other Peninusula hotel scattered around the world (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Manila, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills and Paris among those already in business,
whereas those subject to develpment of Hong Kong Group e Shanghai Hotels Limited, of which Peninsula are a part, include London and Yangon). Taylor made tours, lessons and activities designed from a local perspective highlight the main aspects of each place as far as art, cuisine, culture and heritage are concerned, and much more without forgetting the younger clientele. Ever new offers in order to allow regular guests to live new experiences from many angles and which in Tokyo mean, strolling along the nearby quarter of Ginza ( luxury shopping destination), sake tours, short glass blowing courses, kimono dressing lessons – origami for children as well as tours within and outside Tokyo. Only hotel in Japan boasting a taylored car fleet (with chauffeur) ranging from Rolls-Royces (including a 1934 Phamtom II for weddings), BMW’s, Mini Cooper Clubman coupè and Tesla Model S, the Peninsula has been offering its personal glamour and legendary service since 2007. Famous architect Kazukiyo Sato’s vision of the Peninsula as a traditional Japanese lantern at the entrance of Marunouchi and Ginza, allows the hotel to introduce itself as a luminous lighthouse which invited visitors to enjoy the Japanese seasons reflected in all the design of the hotel as well as in all its structure and services. The fascinating restaurant Peter, located on the 24th floor, not only offers an enchanting view of the
city; it also fascinates with its shiny and cromed trees and with an interactive wall which offers fairy tale images. While the rooms and the suites are among the widest and technologically advanced in the city, the Peninsula Spa, located on the 5th floor, is a haven of peace in which you can unwind by enjoying the therapists’ skilled hands or simply by relaxing in the thermal suites, in the swimming pool or in the Jacuzzy with a panoramic view of the Imperial Gardens and Hibiya park. The Peninsula Spa at the Tokyo Peninsula has recently received 5 stars by Forbes Travel Guide, which, for the very first time in history, has included Japan in its 2015 edition. And if you’re looking for another reason to stay here, please be informed that the 5 star service at the Peninsula is extended also to dogs. Our 4 legged friends (up to 15 kgs) are not only welcome but can also benefit from bowls and tablecloths, blankets and pillows, a welcome basket with everything they need for the toilet and fun, a taylor made menu, a selection of videos starring hairy screen heroes and special cd’s which release sounds audible only to them.
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