WorldHotels™, part of BWH® Hotels, a leading global hospitality network, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro, WorldHotels Distinctive, an urban landmark that has been connecting travelers in Japan's capital city since 1985.

Perfectly positioned adjacent to Ikebukuro Station, a major rail and subway hub in the Toshima ward of Tokyo, Hotel Metropolitan is the flagship property of JR East Hotels. Guests can stay in a selection of 805 rooms and suites, spread across 25 floors with views of the city's skyline, dine in style at a choice of culinary venues, including dedicated Japanese, Chinese, teppanyaki and international restaurants, and unwind at a sophisticated bar which is design to look and feel like the Orient Express.

To mark this important milestone, Hanamusashi – Shunka, the hotel's refined Japanese's restaurant is now inviting guests to enjoy its “40th Anniversary Dinner” – an authentic Japanese Washoku dining experience. This mouthwatering four-course menu features the chef's specialty starter of homemade tofu, followed by assorted appetizers, crisp tempura. handcrafted sushi, and a main course of succulent Japanese beef (either sirloin or hotpot), followed by a seasonal dessert. This epicurean celebration is available for just JPY 13,500.

As a member of WorldHotels Distinctive, Hotel Metropolitan forms part of a curated collection of unique properties that connect discerning travelers with leading destinations around the globe. With its convenient location, heartfelt hospitality, and culinary creativity, this flagship hotel is set to continue delighting local and international visitors for many years to come.

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WorldHotels™ is a privately held hotel soft brand within the BWH℠ Hotels global enterprise. Founded by independent hoteliers dedicated to the art of hospitality, WorldHotels offers one of the finest portfolios of independent hotels and resorts around the globe, expertly curated to inspire unique, life enriching experiences that connect people and places. WorldHotels is comprised of four unique collections, each with its own personality and style to appeal to the needs of today's traveler. The collections include: WorldHotelsTM Luxury, WorldHotelsTM Elite, WorldHotelsTM Crafted and WorldHotelsTM Distinctive. For more information visit WorldHotels.com.