Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo announces "A Taste of Luxury," a special accommodation promotion to celebrate the hotel being voted the number one luxury hotel in the world at the Traveler's Choice 2012 Awards by TripAdvisor, the world's largest online community of travellers. 

"A Taste of Luxury" features a sumptuous stay in a Horizon Club 50-square-metre Deluxe Room, a delicious dinner at Italian restaurant Piacere or Japanese restaurant Nadaman, am invigorating 60-minute body treatment at CHI, The Spa and a special commemorative cocktail, "Celebration," in the Horizon Club Lounge. "A Taste of Luxury" guests can also enjoy breakfast at Piacere or the Lobby Lounge, complimentary access to the Fitness Club and pool, gymnasium and Jacuzzi, and complimentary broadband Internet connection. Available from now until 30 December 2012, "A Taste of Luxury" starts from  ¥89,000 (US$1, 133.50 / rate as of 7/9/2012) based on accommodation for two people, excluding service charge and tax, Reservations can be made online at www.shangri-la.com/jp or directly with the hotel on (81 3) 6739 7878. 

The Horizon Club, located on the top two floors of the hotel, provides an exclusive Concierge service for our most privileged guests. It has received particularly high praise by travelers on TripAdvisor. In our elegant Club Lounge you can check in and out with ease and enjoy breakfast, tea time and evening cocktails. The business needs of guests are also provided for, and a range of reading material in a cozy, intimate　space from which guests can enjoy the ideal view of the new Tokyo Sky Tree ®, which will light up the skyline from 22 May 2012, while enjoying a special "Celebration" cocktail.

Piacere is the hotel's signature restaurant located on the 28th floor. The Mediterranean blue interior bathes in light from the glistening Venetian glass chandelier to create a rich, warm environment for fine Italian cuisine. From the glass windows, guests can view the teeming Marunouchi business district, the iconic Imperial Palace and look down upon the bustling Tokyo station, which is especially dazzling at night when the candlelit room creates a dramatic atmosphere. Chef de Cuisine Paolo Pelosi grew up in Prato, in the centre of Tuscany, which has inspired both the ingredients and the flavours of Piacere's signature dishes.

Since 1830, the group of restaurants known as Nadaman has been treating discerning diners in Japan to fine traditional cuisine and Chef Takehiko Yoshida maintains the evolving techniques with one eye on the future. With a view of the Tokyo Sky TreeRon the 29th floor, expect elegantly prepared dishes served at your seat, or at the teppanyaki counter. 

Horizon Club, Piacere and Nadaman have all been designed by renowned Hong Kong architect Andre Fu, whose most recent project is the Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong. 

CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being. Featuring six serene and private spa suites in a tranquil corner of the hotel, the spa offers an extensive menu of award-winning CHI massages and treatments, including original Japanese treatments. 

The concept inside Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is inspired by Song of Pipa by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi (772-846), which has a concept of healing and comfort. This is expressed through art from around the world. Paintings, embroidery, pottery and glass pieces are among the more than 2,000 items in the hotel's art collection that are displayed throughout the hotel as well as in the hotel's public gallery. 

The Traveler's Choice Awards by TripAdvisor are based on the reviews and opinions of the largest community of travellers from around the world. Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo was chosen as the number one in the "Luxury (four- and five-star) Hotel in the World" category and it is the first hotel in Japan to win a Traveler's Choice Award. 

Traveler's Choice Awards by TripAdvisor 

The Traveler's Choice Awards take place every January, and 2012 is the 10th year of the awards. For 2012, the categories were expanded to include 30 countries and eight regions worldwide. A total of 3,943 properties were recognised by the American-based company. Other awards included "Best Service," "Best Bargain," "Trendiest Hotel" and "Best Relaxation and Spa." Judging included the evaluation of 60 million comments from users on the quality of service, guestrooms and price. 

About Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo 

The 200-room Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo opened on 2 March 2009 as Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts' first property in Japan. The hotel occupies the top 11 floors of the 37-floor, mixed-use Marunouchi Trust Tower Main building, located adjacent and with direct access to Tokyo Station, which serves as the terminus of the Shinkansen bullet train network that extends nationwide as well as the city's railway hub that connects local train and subway lines with regional services. The hotel's dining facilities include Piacere, the signature Italian restaurant; Nadaman, which serves authentic Japanese kaiseki cuisine; and The Lobby Lounge. CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La features ancient Chinese healing therapies and is the first CHI spa to open in Japan. CHI offers six treatment rooms that are the largest self-contained spa suites in Tokyo.