Elite Traveler Summer 2019

Presidential Suite SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, TOKYO With a serene residential feel and prime location near Tokyo Station, the Presidential Suite at Shangri-La is perfect for your Japanese sojourn. A refined and neutral color palette accentuated with rich fabrics, dazzling crystal chandeliers, Chinese antiques, original folded- paper artwork fromYuko Nishimura and touches of bronze fill the 2,896-sq-ft suite. The dramatic living room has soaring double-height windows overlooking the sprawling Imperial Palace Gardens from your 36th-floor vantage point, and there’s even a set of binoculars for you to admire the view; on a clear day, you can watch the sun set behindMount Fuji. Take advantage of the in-suite fitness and wellness rooms. Have the dedicated concierge book you a personal trainer for a session in the private gym, which has weights and a treadmill, then enjoy a sports massage in your treatment room. The one-bedroom suite has other trappings of home, including a 65-in 4K television with soundbar and a fully equipped kitchen. If you are traveling with your family, there’s an option to connect an adjoining room. Japanese journeys Take advantage of the jaw-dropping views and host a decadent dinner in the privacy of your suite. Executive chef Andrea Ferrero partnered with Krug champagne to create a special six-course menu, naturally paired with four different Krug vintages. There’s sushi, of course, and unexpected dishes like lamb loin. The suite will undergo a transformation for the night with Krug-inspired florals, books, decor and music. Rate from $18,300 per night Contact NobuharuWashino, reservations manager, reservations.slty@shangri-la.com, +81 367 397 878, shangri-la.com

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