News Release
Mitsubishi Estate October 13, 2004


Commencement of Construction of The Peninsula Tokyo

Mitsubishi Estate Company Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited are pleased to announce that the construction of The Peninsula Tokyo (Reconstruction project of the Hibiya Park Building) is underway.

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General Information

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Site:

8, 1-chome, Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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Land:

Approx. 4,300 m2

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Total floor area:

Approx. 59,500 m2

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Floor area capacity:

Approx. 52,700 m2

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Building height:

Approx. 112 m

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Number of floors:

4 underground, 24 above, and a 3-floor tower structure

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Main use: Hotel

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Architect/Structural Engineer:

Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Inc.

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Interior Designer:

Brennan Beer Gorman Monk/Interiors (New York)

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General Contractor:

Taisei Corporation

 

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Construction Schedule

Construction to start in October 2004
Construction to be completed in the middle of 2007

 

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Hotel Information

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Opening:

Scheduled for fiscal year 2007

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Guestrooms:

315, including 46 suites.

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Food & Beverage:

Five outlets, including the signature Peninsula Lobby, The Peninsula Boutique and Cafe, a Japanese restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, and international restaurant. Private dining rooms attached to select restaurants

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Banquet Facilities:

Main Ballroom & Junior Ballroom, Pre-Function Areas.
Full Wedding Centre, including Wedding Chapel and related function rooms. Dedicated Meeting, Banquet and Themed Rooms on various levels

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Recreational Facilities:

Swimming pool; Spa with separate facilities for men and women, Treatment Rooms, Fitness Centre

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Other Services:

Guest Laundry & Dry Cleaning; Limousines; Valet Parking Service; Retail Shops

 
 
[Building exterior]
[Forecourt]