The Peninsula Hotel

Encased in walls of glass, the sixth-floor spa boasts supreme views, an oasis-like pool and world-class treatments. At rooftop restaurant, Peter, 360-degree views are definitely on the menu alongside scrumptious dishes all served beneath the leaves of futuristic, chrome trees. Down shiny marble walkways, other dining options include kaiseki-style meals, Cantonese cuisine and the Lobby's legendary afternoon teas. The hotel also houses an art gallery and designer stores, as well as several coffee shops for enjoying a cup of something hot as you people watch.

Pristine and filled with light, the rooms at the Peninsula are incredibly spacious with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the city view. Some rooms even have a telescope! The design combines the aesthetics of traditional Japanese aesthetics — simple white lanterns, bamboo woven ceilings, calligraphic artwork and swathes of wood, stone and marble — with high-tech amenities, including a universal control panel by the bed. The bathrooms are glossy and bright with enormous mirrors, double sinks and bathtubs big enough for two (or three!).

The Peninsula is conveniently located for you to really explore Tokyo to the fullest. Enjoy a browse around the shopping districts of Ginza and Marunouchi, take a stroll through the serene Imperial Palace Gardens, or eat your way around the Tsukiji Outer Market — it has some of the finest street food in Japan. There is also a plethora of art galleries and fascinating museums, parks and gardens, as well as riverboat rides through some of Tokyo's most colourful corners, and all are within easy reach of the hotel.