The Peninsula Hotel, Tokyo

Peninsula Tokyo

The Peninsula Hotels is a brand you can trust, wherever you are in the world. In Japan, service and hospitality are of a higher quality than anywhere else in the world, but The Peninsula Tokyo stills outshines many of its competitors with impeccable attention to detail and thoughtful luxury.

The hotel’s prime location gives guests easy access to many of the city’s most celebrated sightseeing highlights. Opposite the property the Imperial Palace and Hibuiya Park are particularly pleasant in warmer weather, whilst retail and food lovers will enjoy the glamorous Ginza district for shopping and dining. Business visitors will find themselves conveniently close to the Marunouchi area.

In winter, Tokyo can be a punishingly cold place to be and after travelling across town I was delighted to be stepping inside the warm and welcoming Peninsula palace. At the entrance a white-uniformed bellboy opened the door to the glistening golden lobby. A balcony in the ceiling concealed a band of live musicians who provided atmospheric entertainment throughout the day. Check-in was quick and organised and we were soon admiring the views from our room on floor 20.

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The Grand Deluxe Rooms are the ideal balance of cosy homeliness and spacious comfort. Sophisticated shades of cream and silver give the room a stylish and relaxed feel, with plush furniture and attractive decorative subtle artwork. The Peninsula Hotels make their rooms memorable with extra indulgences and amenities… the free VoIP internet phone allows guests to call internationally free of charge, a nail dryer offers female visitors a convenient beauty tool and the in-room printer-fax-scanner complex was extremely useful for me to sort out last minute travel documents.

The bathroom is not dissimilar to a mini spa. The big bath offers a range of mood-enhancing settings and options, from lighting to music. Separate his and hers sinks ensure there are no arguments here! The Peninsula Hotels have a unique collaboration with Oscar de la Renta, so all bathrooms include fragrant toiletries from this high-end designer.

A meal at Peter offers the chance to try Japan’s most prized Kobe and Wagyu beef. In short, it was the best steak I have ever eaten. The Kobe was melt in the mouth velvety soft meat, whilst the Gifu Hidagyu A5 Tenderloin (Wagyu) was evenly and finely marbled to give optimum flavour. Served with handcut chips and a seasonal salad; it was a truly memorable meal. Desserts were a unique mix of Japanese and European flavours. White chocolate and green tea dessert was a beautiful dish, but the unique taste of green tea is definitely an acquired taste.

Breakfast is best enjoyed in the enviably prestigious lobby. Order from the extensive menu of continental and traditional Japanese recipes. We tasted the indulgent French toast with caramelised banana, a bowl of Muesli with yoghurt and berries, and enjoyed the freshly prepared bakery basket of flaky French pastries. It was the perfect sustenance before a morning of outdoor exploring.

Peninsula Hotels work closely with Luxe to present guests with up-to-date guides for their relevant cities. This fold-up companion impressed me, the suggestions were unusual and exciting, with a good mix of local must-sees to hidden insider secrets. It is another initiative that illustrates how Peninsula helps guests enjoy the destinations as well as the offerings inside the hotel.

More information and book a room at The Peninsula Tokyo here.