Park Hyatt Tokyo

it sucked i heard the people in the room above me gang banging someone it was really loud ruined my stay while i was hitting my meat

5 stars for The Park Hyatt Tokyo. It is the finest hotel I have ever stayed at. From arrival to departure, the service was flawless—warm, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful. Every detail reflects understated, over-the-top luxury without ever feeling excessive. The rooms, views, and atmosphere are exceptional, and the staff make you feel truly cared for. This is a must-experience property at least once for anyone seeking a world-class luxury hotel experience.

I stayed at the Park Hyatt Tokyo before the renovation and left feeling conflicted. It was good. Comfortable. Polished. But it didn’t quite live up to the mythology that surrounds it. When the hotel closed in May 2024 for a full refurbishment and reopened in December 2025, I found myself back in Tokyo again for the Grand Sumo Tournament. Coming back felt less like a choice and more like unfinished business. Let’s be honest. Lost in Translation still looms large here. You hear it in quiet conversations at the New York Bar. You see guests subtly pointing out where scenes were filmed. People still order the L.I.T cocktail not because it’s the best drink on the menu, but because it lets them participate in the story. A movie released more than twenty years ago still pulls people through these doors, and the hotel knows it. The difference now is that the Park Hyatt Tokyo finally earns the reputation it’s been trading on. Yes, it’s expensive. That part is not a secret. This is a Category 8 property, and you don’t accidentally stay here. You plan for it. I stayed seven nights using points, and while the numbers look dramatic on paper, once you’re there, the value becomes clear. I never once felt taken advantage of or shocked by pricing. Everything felt aligned with the level of care and execution behind it. The location in Shinjuku is excellent, but there’s an important caveat. Shinjuku Station is under heavy construction right now, and it’s already the busiest station in the world on a good day. If you’re arriving with luggage, take a taxi from Haneda or Narita. Trust me. You’ll save your energy and start your trip calm instead of frustrated. Arrival is handled with quiet confidence. From the moment you step out of the taxi, the process feels deliberate. Elevators. Long corridors framed by city views. Check-in happens seated, slowly, with champagne appearing without fanfare. No one rushes you. After a long journey, that restraint feels like a luxury of its own. Our room on the 46th floor faced Mount Fuji. At night, Tokyo glowed beneath us. In the morning, Fuji appeared perfectly clear and almost surreal. The renovated rooms strike the right balance between modern updates and Japanese restraint. Calm colors. Thoughtful layout. Technology that works where you expect it to. A minibar worth opening. A bathroom designed for actual use, not just aesthetics. Dining across the hotel was consistently excellent. The Hyogo Kobe sirloin at the New York Grill was, without exaggeration, the best steak I’ve ever had. Kozue delivered one of the most peaceful and satisfying Japanese meals of the trip. Breakfast at Girandole became a daily ritual, helped along by what my wife insists were the best scrambled eggs she’s ever eaten. Amenities are understated but exceptional. The pool and gym overlook the city and are open whenever you want them. The spa feels like a reset button after a long day. Service is constant, calm, and proactive without being intrusive. At one point, guest services asked how they could improve our Tokyo experience, not just the hotel stay. That distinction matters. I don’t know if every future trip to Tokyo will include a stay at the Park Hyatt. Reality exists. But I do know this. After the renovation, this hotel is no longer living on nostalgia alone. It finally lives up to the story people bring with them. If you can make it happen, it’s worth it.

The hotel recently reopened after a long renovation period. It is in tip top condition. We used an upgrade voucher and were given a Park Suite - thank you. It was not as grand as the suites we’d previously enjoyed, but we were very happy with the Frette bath linens and the Aesop toiletries. We arrived on my birthday, and a bottle of good champagne was waiting in the room together with a strawberry cream gateaux. Another nice touch - thank you. The highlight each day was breakfast - a menu of prepared dishes is accompanied by a medium sized buffet. The buffet dishes are small, but of very high quality. The charcuterie is excellent, the fig and walnut sourdough is divine. And in addition a chef offers freshly made Madeleines - which would certainly score 10 out of 10 on the Proust scale. The hotel only reopened in December and currently there are many junior staff, whereas in a grand hotel you’d expect to see a good proportion of mature staff. This issue will sort itself out by allowing a little time for junior staff to become familiar with their roles. One notable exception was Akihiro Nimashi in the breakfast room. He was attentive, proactive and utterly charming.

It is one of the most iconic hotels so I will say I am lucky to have experienced this as I may never be able to again. Everything was top notch but nothing that made you uncomfortable as if you didn't belong. The setup was also exquisite and where privacy is taken into heart. The lighting, ambience, designs all point to different spaces where it feels very private even though there are a bunch of outsiders heading to the bar.