•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 décor is firmly Oriental. Prices run from $520 a night to $7,375 for the Peninsula Suite.
• Dining: There are several restaurants to choose from, but the most-talked-about spot is Peter. After entering through an illuminated tunnel, diners cross a stage in front of a screen, triggering a virtual cascade of falling leaves or rising bubbles. Recommended dishes include Yonezawa confit beef brisket ($69) and warm pineapple-coconut baba cake ($17).
• Must-try: Don’t miss the famous Peninsula afternoon tea in the lobby. The champagne set ($55) includes Hokkaido smoked salmon and an Oscietra caviar tart with foie gras lollipops.
