Designer high-tech chic awaits guests at The Peninsula Tokyo in the heart of the city's Marunouchi district. This five-star luxury hotel is perfectly placed for guests to enjoy the heart of Tokyo's commercial area and just a few minutes' walk from the shopping mecca of Ginza. Floor to ceiling windows offer stunning views of the Imperial Palace Gardens and the downtown skyline making it easy to get your bearings. Service is as polished as the state of the art gadgets and convenience is key throughout. There'll be no Lost in Translation moments here.

The facilities

Time out in Tokyo is a necessity and at the Peninsula Spa by ESPA, there is no trouble escaping the bustling city. The up-to-the-minute design is instantly relaxing and the staffs' attention is put to even the minutest detail. The swimming pool is like a work of art in itself, and the vitality pool is great for a spot of rejuvenation. The technologically-advanced fitness centre is worth going to, even if it's just to have a look at it.

The rooms

The Peninsula Tokyo's 314 rooms and suites are large and stylish and every detail has been thought of. High tech gadgets are everywhere from the bedside controlled curtains to a nail polish dryer for the ladies. The colour scheme is calming and neutral with earthy tones of brown and cream. Large comfy sofas appear in every room, peppered with cushions for optimum comfort. The marble bathrooms are modern and the inbuilt flat screen television does nothing to detract from they're lure. Pencil in a relaxing soak and a pay per view movie: perfect.