As the land of the rising sun begins to re-open to tourism, one of Japan's leading luxury hotels is launching a celebratory stay package with ten distinct elements to mark its tenth anniversary this year and welcome back international travellers.
Available through 31 May 2023, Palace Hotel Tokyo presents ten specially curated offerings to celebrate the Forbes Five-Star property's milestone:
- Complimentary night. A three-night stay for the price of two. Visitors who book a Club room or suite can take advantage of Club Lounge privileges, including breakfast, afternoon tea, sunset cocktails, and canapés daily.
- Moat-side breakfast. Guests are invited to dine on Grand Kitchen's open-air terrace amidst the scenic Imperial Palace gardens, a tranquil backdrop rich in history and situated in the heart of one of the world's most bustling cities.
- Toast-worthy welcome. A bottle of the hotel's private-label Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux to take home or indulge in during the stay.
- Artful edibles. A box of the Palace Hotel Tokyo's signature chiyo choco – thin, melt-in-your-mouth tiles of premium white, milk and dark chocolate branded with distinct Japanese motifs.
- Inspired mixology. 'Blooming' cocktails for two at Royal Bar, the property's Old-World bar, or at Lounge Bar Privé, a stylish lounge overlooking the Imperial Palace gardens and Marunouchi skyline. Made from a refreshing blend of yuzu liqueur, sakura liqueur, Lillet Blanc, and signature 1-1-1 sake exclusively produced at the reputable Hakkaisan brewery in Niigata prefecture, the cocktail's crisp taste and flowery aroma reflect the hotel's natural surroundings.
- Refined dining. Choice of a prix-fixe dinner for two at Esterre, the hotel's Michelin-minted, modern French restaurant operated in partnership with DUCASSE Paris; GO, where the freshest bounty from land and sea is seared and served teppanyaki-style; or Wadakura, famous for its exquisite Japanese kaiseki.
- Spa retreat. Two 120-minute 'Blissful Moments' treatments at evian SPA TOKYO, where French sensibilities guide the treatment experience and a minimalist aesthetic present a remarkably serene and very Japanese oasis. Designed to ease tension, re-energize and rejuvenate, guests can enjoy the combination of body and facial treatment in separate rooms or the dual-bedded spa suite.
- Afternoon tea for two. Presented on an exclusive, brand-new lacquerware set, The Palace Lounge's special afternoon tea service features seasonal ingredients and draws inspiration from the colours of each season. Aligned with Palace Hotel Tokyo's 'harmony with nature' ethos and the brand's regard for tradition and innovation, artist Akito Akagi – one of Japan's leading contemporary lacquerware artisans – designed the set to reflect a style where heritage meets modernity. Handmade in the artist's atelier, each piece is reminiscent of river stones sculpted naturally over time and finished in black or white lacquer, presenting an elegant canvas atop which the equally artful sweets and savouries are served up (accompanied by a selection of premium teas).
- Commemorative luggage tags. A pair of 10th-anniversary room-key-and-luggage-tag-in-one.
- Aromatic keepsake. An essential oil and reed diffuser set featuring Palace Hotel Tokyo's 'Pure Tranquility' signature fragrance, a bespoke blend of 11 essential oils that have become a highly desired memento among hotel guests in the past decade.
