OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 Dinnertime Delights

For a special Christmas dinner, come to our Super Buffet Glass Court, which provides a mouthwatering spread of over plaza 70 dishes, such as freshly carved roast beef and delights from the sea, in a lively, open-kitchen environment. You can also try Sports other seasonal offerings with Duo Fourchettes’ abundant Italian and French dinner course, using only News the finest handpicked ingredients, Wonderland at Keio Plaza and served in a relaxing and Photograph picturesque setting. life Alice in Wonderland-themed sweets buffet, Let the magic continue at home Exhibition with our Snow White-themed from October through January Christmas cakes. 2016 At Jurin, the all-day dining Grand champion bartender Yuki restaurant, there will be a sweets Kato at Cocktail & Tea Lounge buffet called “Alice’s Sweets Party.” will prepare cocktails created Guests can enjoy 30 kinds of with Alice and Wonderland in Magical and Heartwarming PLUS desserts inspired by Lewis Carroll’s mind, and there will be a 3-hour • Interview with the Head Concierge 1865 novel “Alice’s Adventures in fixed-price unlimited drink service, From November 8th to Wonderland,” such as fruit sand- which is a set with five dishes, for December 25th, Christmas of our New Premier Grand Floors wiches patterned after the various female guests. Day, the corridors will be • Alice’s Sweets Party suits of playing cards, and cream A “Queen’s Dinner Party” at the adorned with Christmas • Magical and Heartwarming puffs in the image of the twins French and Italian Duo Fourchettes trees that lead to our Tweedledum and Tweedledee. restaurant features meals specially Lobby’s grand display: a Christmas Celebration Special gifts will be given to guests patterned after the novel’s classic majestic and festive 4m-tall • Tama Center Illumination who wear clothes and accessories characters. These special foods will Christmas Tree, decked with patterned after Lewis’ characters, be served as part of a three-hour ribbons. It’s a beautiful, accentuating the atmosphere sur- women’s meal plan that includes festive scene, and a great rounding these celebrations. beverages. photo opportunity!

Special advantages exclusive for Executive Card members KEIO PLAZA HOTEL FAMILY NEWS The Keio Plaza Hotel offers special room rates for members.

Member rate advantages Dream Town • Priority stay reservations —from Saturday, November 12 to Monday, January 9 * • Extended checkouts upon request (Prime: until 1:00 p.m. / Royal: until 3:00 p.m.) The Tama Center Illumination is a spectacle of 400,000 dazzling • Daily breakfast at the Cocktail & Tea Lounge lights set along the sidewalk a short distance away from Tama Center • Free use of the Luxe Lounge and fitness room train station. The annual favorite “Illumination Aquarium” with the • A counter for exclusive use when checking in 50 lit sea creatures and Hello Kitty display make for a great family • Frequent flyer miles on more than 10 airlines worldwide outing. The 15m-tall Christmas tree glowing with lights will enhance • Special "Pillow Menu" available upon request the splendid holiday ambience. (only available to Royal members from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) * to be confirmed A 500-point bonus will be awarded to those who register to receive the new issue of Plaza Life via e-mail. You can sign-up on your My Account page.

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Tama Hachioji Sapporo www.keioplaza.com Sports News Photograph Exhibition Helping you create 2016 memorable trips Introducing Hitoshi Sakai, Head Concierge of 01 Premier Grand Club Floors Ali & other athletes competing in global sporting events With the Premier Grand Club “There will also be a breakfast —from September 1 to Rooms and Club Lounge opening buffet service offered in the Club November 14 on December 15th, we would like Lounge,” notes Sakai, “with some to introduce the Head Concierge hot items prepared by a chef in The third annual photographic of our newly renovated upper front of guests.” exhibition celebrating sports will floors. Hitoshi Sakai is an experi- The Head Concierge and his be held in the lobby of the South enced veteran of the hotel indus- team are committed to helping Tower on the third floor, as well as try, and in his new role, he will be guests arrange their ideal stay in along the second floor corridor and providing a comprehensive range Tokyo. Sakai’s extensive knowledge in front of the main bar, Brillant. of services to our guests. of all that the hotel and Tokyo have Professional photographers from to offer means that guests The Mainichi Newspapers and The are in good hands. Sports Nippon Newspapers will Guests have the oppor- contribute 50 arresting photo- tunity to learn about Japa- graphs capturing the drama of nese culture with chances athletes competing at various to try on a gorgeous 02 03 global sporting events. wedding kimono, attend One of the main displays of a tea ceremony, listen to photos will honor the memory of koto performances in the legendary boxer Muhammed Ali, Muhammed Ali was a guest 01 After receiving a present of lobby, and more. one of the world’s most recognised at Keio Plaza Hotel at that time, crutches from his opponent In addition to a free bus , sports figures, who passed away staying for 12 nights in the Imperial is captured saying “I’ll send service to Tokyo Disney- in June. Among the moments Suite. While he was here, Ali played them back to you” at a press land, more than 50 bus conference prior to the Martial captured for posterity is Ali’s 1976 some of his favorite tunes on our Arts World Championships. “From what I’ve seen, I’m tours leave from the lobby. fight with Antonio Inoki, one of grand piano and enjoyed a meal of 02 The statue of Christ the confident Premier Grand will have “These are things that other Japan’s most famous professional chateaubriand steak for breakfast. Redeemer and the Maracana a great atmosphere,” Sakai says. hotels don’t have,” Sakai observes. stadium where the opening wrestlers. Pictures from his days in Japan also ceremony was held last summer. “There’s a real feeling of openness, “It’s one of our biggest strengths.” provide a glimpse into the personal 03 Flyer of Ali & Inoki fight event and a lot of natural light. They will As Head Concierge, he believes side of The Greatest, including drawn by actor Koji Ishizaka. make a very positive impression.” he's responsible for finding out 04 Japanese women (from left) images of Ali jogging in the early Sara Dosho (69kg division), Ka- For those staying, there are what guests’ needs are and re- morning hours around Shinjuku. A ori Icho (58kg), and Eri Tosaka many services that will be availa- sponding. (48kg) swept in three walk around the lobby will take you classes on August 17. ble for the first time in the hotel’s “While we aim to keep improv- back to priceless moments, includ- 45-year history. For example, ing, we are determined to preserve ing scenes of his public workouts guests check in while sitting down the essence of Keio Plaza Hotel, and pre-fight press conference — on a sofa, with a drink, over- with its wholehearted and warm

and that historic June fight. PHOTOS: looking the expansive cityscape hospitality. We are eagerly awaiting THE MAINICHI NEWSPAPERS, of Tokyo. your next stay with us.” THE SPORTS NIPPON NEWSPAPERS 04