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The Peninsula, Tokyo.(The Good Life; Hot Spot)(Brief article)(Hotel review)

Newsweek International

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Byline: Sonia Kolesnikov-Jessop

DESIGNED by renowned architect Kazukiyo Sato to resemble a traditional Japanese lantern, this glamorous new hotel is located in the prestigious Marunouchi district, fast becoming Tokyo's Rodeo Drive.

* Ambience: The air of old-school luxury starts with the customized Rolls-Royce that greets guests at the airport, followed by a warm welcome by pageboys at the hotel's sweeping entrance.

* Rooms: The 314 guest rooms, including 47 suites, are among the largest in Tokyo. From the chestnut-wood doors to the red lacquer desks, the decor is firmly Oriental. Prices run from $520 a night to $7,375 for the Peninsula ...

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