Can Peninsula carry over the asian hospitality around the globe?
Yes, Peninsula has shown that this is possible. A beautiful hotel half a block from Michigan Ave, and right in the center of one of the most interesting streets. The service was perfect from the bell boys, maids, front desk to concierge. I arrived at 8pm and tried to get a reservation at Lawry's Primerib for 8:30pm. They told the concierge that they closed at 8:30pm, and couldn't take my reservation. She went one step further and called the manager as the computer showed they closed at 9pm. When she couldn't get the manager to accept my reservation she offered other choices.
Food was excellent and well presented, and the high tea in the lobby reminded me of the flag ship Peninsula in Hong Kong. It is truly one of the best in North America.