Japan is well known for its thriving electronics industry and delicious foods, such as sushi or noodle dishes, no wonder thousands of tourists travel to Japan on vacation each year. Finding a leisure hotel within Japan is going to lead you into the city of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, home to the most luxurious and technology advanced hotels.
The Mandarin Oriental hotel in Tokyo is an award-winning luxury hotel, recently being the Travelers' Choice 2010 Winner. The hotel offers five types of rooms and five types of suites. The hotel room types include the Deluxe room, the Premier Deluxe room, the Mandarin Deluxe room, the Mandarin Corner room, and the Premier Grand room. The types of suites include the Executive suite, the Mandarin suite, the Dynasty suite, the Oriental suite and the Presidential suite. All rooms and suites are equipped with king twin sized beds, a high-definition LCD televisions in the bedroom and bathroom, virtual surround sound, complimentary daily newspaper, private bar, rainforest shower, in-room interactive entertainment system, high-speed Internet access for a fee, high-tech safe with a built-in power charge for a laptop or cell phone, a telephone, and a yoga mat. Suites have complimentary use of the heat and water area of the spa in the hotel, as well as laptop connections to the lounge room allowing small group audio and video presentations.
As of October 2010, pricing for a hotel room at the Mandarin Oriental ranges from $539 to $1,065 per night. For suites, prices range from $1,125 to $1,460 per night. Prices will range and vary according to room or suite and time of the year when booked. The hotel amenities include the spa in the hotel, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a beauty salon, and a gourmet shop for a fine selection of pastries and chocolates. Restaurants and shops surround the Mandarin Oriental hotel, as well as the Tsukiji Fish Market, Imperial Palace East Garden, the Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Sumo wrestling matches, the Tokyo National Museum and more.
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi
Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture 103-8328, Japan
1-800-526-6566
mandarinoriental.com
The Peninsula Tokyo hotel is located right across from the Imperial Palace and only a few blocks from the shopping capital of Japan, Ginza. In front of the hotel is the Hibiya subway station, making it easy for guests to take the subway and travel around the city. Peninsula Tokyo offers 267 rooms and 47 suites. There are five types of rooms and five types of suites. The room types are the Superior room, the Deluxe room, the Deluxe Park View room, the Grand Deluxe room, and the Deluxe Corner room. The types of suites are the Executive suite, the Deluxe suite, the Marunouchi suite, the Hibiya suite, and the Peninsula suite. As of October 2010, a room at the Peninsula Tokyo hotel ranges from $722 to $963 per night, and suites range from $1,204 to $1,866 per night. Each room and suite has a twin or king sized bed, black out screen windows, in-room safe, a mini bar, daily local newspaper, plasma television with 5.1 speaker system, complimentary high-speed Internet access, separate shower stall, a flat screen television in the bathroom, a sofa and coffee table, a hairdryer, mood lighting, an executive work desk, and dual voltage electrical sockets.
Amenities at the Peninsula Tokyo include a full-service health spa, a steam room, limo or car rental service, airport transportation, fitness center, dry cleaning and laundry services, room service, beauty services, sauna, concierge desk, coffee shop, gift shop, a bar and lounge, a swimming pool, shopping on site, a hair salon and business center. Restaurants within the hotel include Peter, which consists of international cuisine, Kyoto Tsuruya which consists of light meals and seasonal dishes, Hei Fung Terrace which consists of Cantonese cuisine, and the lobby which serves meals and drinks all day.
The Peninsula Tokyo
1-8-1 Yurakucho
Chiyoda Tokyo Prefecture 100-0006, Japan
+81-3 6270-2888
peninsula.com
Park Hyatt Tokyo occupies the top 14 floors of the Shinjuku Park Tower, the second tallest building in Shinjuku, Tokyo. This elegant hotel offers views of the calm and peaceful city of Tokyo, the Kanto Plain, and even Mount Fuji. Park Hyatt Tokyo offers three types of hotel rooms and five types of suites for guests. The hotel rooms include the Park room, the Park Deluxe room, and the Park View room. The suites include the Park suite, the Governors suite, the Diplomat suite, the Tokyo suite, and the Presidential suite. As of October 2010, prices for hotel rooms range from $503 to $743 and from $1,223 to $1,259 for suites. Each room welcomes guests with a twin or king sized bed, 24-hour room service, complimentary high-speed Internet access, a plasma television, individual air conditioning and heat control, separate work area, a mini bar, a coffee maker, a hairdryer, a stereo system and a complimentary mobile phone service.
The activities available at Park Hyatt Tokyo include the Club on the Park Spa where guests can get pampered and relax, the New York Grill restaurant providing open kitchen views and live jazz entertainment by top American artists, the Peak Bar where guests can enjoy the skyline view of the city, the Kozue restaurant containing fine Japanese dining, the Girandole with European-styled cuisine, and the Peak Lounge where guests can enjoy a sky-lit bamboo garden. A fitness center and swimming pool are also available for guests to use during their stay. For shopping, the district Ginza provides luxurious stores, such as Chanel and Gucci, as well as high-end restaurants and department stores.
Park Hyatt Tokyo
3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku
Shinjuku, Tokyo Prefecture 163-1055, Japan
+81-3 5322-1234
hyatt.com
