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In May 2024, the Park Hyatt Tokyo closed, so that it could undergo a major renovation. There’s now an exciting update, as the hotel has just started accepting reservations again, for its opening as of December 2025.
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Park Hyatt Tokyo reopening December 9, 2025
The Park Hyatt Tokyo is expected to reopen as of December 9, 2025, with reservations now being available.
Since the spring of 2024, the hotel has been undergoing a full renovation, including of public areas and guest rooms. The hotel first opened in 1994, so this renovation coincides with the property’s 30th anniversary. The hotel has 200 accommodations, including 177 rooms and 23 suites.
Design agency Jouin Manku has been leading this projected, and released the following statement when work on the property began:
“We are sincerely grateful that our studio has been given the rare opportunity to renovate Park Hyatt Tokyo and set the stage for this prestigious hotel’s much-anticipated future. We are excited to work with the hotel team to create a uniquely elegant design experience for guests, all in keeping with John Morford’s original vision. We thank the Park Hyatt Tokyo team for the trust they have placed in us.”
The Park Hyatt Tokyo has been pretty tight-lipped about what we can expect with the renovations, with the first pictures of the refreshed property having just been released within the past week. For example, below are the first pictures of the new deluxe room, which is a spacious 484 square feet (45 square meters)…
And below are the first pictures of a standard suite, which measures 915 square feet (85 square meters).
Park Hyatt Tokyo rates & points requirements
With the Park Hyatt Tokyo now being bookable, what are rates like? For those redeeming points, this is a Category 8 World of Hyatt property, meaning a free night redemption in a standard room costs 35,000-45,000 points per night. Meanwhile a free night redemption in a standard suite costs 56,000-66,000 points per night.
Cash rates at the Park Hyatt Tokyo currently start at around 120,000 JPY (800 USD) per night, and that’s before taxes and fees. However, there’s quite a bit of seasonal variation, and as you’d expect, rates are highest in the spring and fall, with the lowest rates being in the winter.
If you are looking to book a cash stay here, I’d recommend doing so through the Hyatt Privé program, which offers extra perks like room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and a hotel credit. Ford and his team can help, can be reached at [email protected].
I can’t wait to return to the Park Hyatt Tokyo!
The Park Hyatt Tokyo is an iconic hotel, in particular because it appeared in many scenes of the movie “Lost in Translation.” However, before undergoing a renovation, there’s no denying that the hotel was a bit past its prime, including with things like in-room technology.
It’s a shame that the hotel didn’t take the opportunity to undergo a renovation during the peak of the pandemic, when Japan’s borders were mostly closed to foreigners. Rather, it has been happening at a time when Japan is seeing a huge number of visitors.
Admittedly a lot of businesses have had the same issue — they just didn’t know how the pandemic would play out, and/or didn’t have the money (or didn’t want to spend the money) to make major changes.
I can’t wait to stay at this hotel again when it reopens. Based on the pictures of the updated property, it looks like they’ve done a good job maintaining the essence of the hotel, while making it more modern. I’m not sure I love the beige colors based on the pictures, but maybe they look nicer in person. I’m just happy they didn’t go for some super modern, generic design, since that wouldn’t have fit with this property’s vibe.
Bottom line
The Park Hyatt Tokyo is expected to reopen in December 2025, after a renovation of around 19 months, and it’s now accepting reservations. I look forward to this property reopening, as it’s truly such an incredible, unique hotel. There’s something about the vibe of this place that can’t otherwise be described and that’s unmatched, which makes it among my favorite in the world.
Anyone else excited about the Park Hyatt Tokyo reopening?
Thanks for reporting!. My favorite country and city in the world. Reopening exactly on my Birthday! Stars couldn't align more.
Raise a glass for Bill Murray when you do your review. 5 star film!
Underwhelming new decor, hilariously stratospheric new room rates. Vale, Park Hyatt Tokyo. It was nice knowing you.
good god are these rooms bland and corporate looking. im really hoping they look better in real life
As much as I actually want to visit the NY Bar, I don't think I'd ever actually stay at the Park Hyatt at this point. There's been so much point inflation for Hyatt in the Tokyo area that it just isn't worth it. I miss the days when the Hyatt Regency in Shinjuku was a cat 4. But now you're looking at minimum 20k points/night for a Tokyo Hyatt unless you stay next to DisneySea...
As much as I actually want to visit the NY Bar, I don't think I'd ever actually stay at the Park Hyatt at this point. There's been so much point inflation for Hyatt in the Tokyo area that it just isn't worth it. I miss the days when the Hyatt Regency in Shinjuku was a cat 4. But now you're looking at minimum 20k points/night for a Tokyo Hyatt unless you stay next to DisneySea or down in Yokohama. If I was to splurge on a fancy Hyatt with points, it would be the Andaz still.
Now bookable on points with SUA availability.
I have a suite at the Grand Hyatt confirmed and was waiting to see if park Hyatt Tokyo is worth it. I have family of 4 and can confirm a suite on the travel dates I want. Should I switch to the park Hyatt? I've been reading and it seems like grand Hyatt might be a better experience because of the lounge and the closeness of everything compared to the park Hyatt.
Stayed at both just before the Park Hyatt Closed for renovations (was still an amazing experience). The Park Hyatt, while in Shinjuku is a long way from the action. They have a limo service between the subway stop and hotel which is nice. There is a lot more action in Shinjuku for sure. The Grand Hyatt (is a bit dated) but you are a 5 minute walk from the train station. I didn't find a...
Stayed at both just before the Park Hyatt Closed for renovations (was still an amazing experience). The Park Hyatt, while in Shinjuku is a long way from the action. They have a limo service between the subway stop and hotel which is nice. There is a lot more action in Shinjuku for sure. The Grand Hyatt (is a bit dated) but you are a 5 minute walk from the train station. I didn't find a lot to do or places I wanted to eat in Rippongi, but that's just me. It is convenient though. If you stay at the Grand Hyatt, do request a room facing the Tokyo Tour if possible, it is brilliant at night. Have fun!
Times have changed. This is no longer the "It" hotel in Tokyo. Many more interesting and better located hotels now.
Location is hike from Shinjuku in boring office building area.
Plus Shinjuku is a dated old area which a gross red light district.
Better to stay in Shibuya area with fun
Omandsado, Edisu, Roppongi and Harajuku areas nearby. Actually Grand Hyatt in Roppongi is better location then Park Hyatt.
You kidding? Have you walked through Shibuya? It has its own red light/love hotel zone, not to mention all the massage parlor touts. It's incredibly easy to avoid Kabukicho in Shinjuku, and the area just south of it has plenty of good restaurants with lots of pedestrian traffic at all hours.
Source: I got dinner and then gamed in an arcade in that area the night before going home on my last trip, when I stayed at the Kimpton Shinjuku
If those images are accurate representations of the new rooms then this is certainly extremely underwhelming.
Reservations now LIVE but seems like booking with points is not available just yet...
I hope this looks better in person than in the pictures. The style of the PH Kyoto is really just spectacular and it would be nice to share motifs between them. The Andaz does a decent job at it
“Iconic” is certainly an overused review adjective. While this hotel may be *iconic* in the modern sense, it is really just an icon to banality, which is surely why it was chosen as a location for Lost in Translation. It is an icon for generic international luxury hotels, and it seems to be aiming for that same look in its reincarnation.
No idea who designed this, and wi.l give them the benefit of the doubt that these are just terrible photos taken from the wrong angle (wishful thinking, I know). The urge to appeal to western guests resulted in something that’s best summarised as beige
Nothing excitiing. I thought the Park Hyatt was one of their luxury brands, but apparently it looks more like lower luxury Marriott like JW.
Just as I feared - they've gone "international beige". It's disappointing, and a missed opportunity to give the place some truly individual character. At least they've kept the funky floor lamps in the rooms, but apart from that? Meh. Let's hope the public spaces are more interesting.
The blandification of luxury hotels continues. You could interchange guest rooms from most new builds/renovations across all corporate luxury brands globally and you still have the same beige, boring, bland designs without any sense of place or character (Four Seasons/Ritz/St Regis included). Even the art and dining in most of these hotels is generic without any local connection or flair. With loyalty programs in the toilet, you’re much better off in a local, independent hotel.
The blandification of luxury hotels continues. You could interchange guest rooms from most new builds/renovations across all corporate luxury brands globally and you still have the same beige, boring, bland designs without any sense of place or character (Four Seasons/Ritz/St Regis included). Even the art and dining in most of these hotels is generic without any local connection or flair. With loyalty programs in the toilet, you’re much better off in a local, independent hotel.
Agree w/ Vernon C and Pete - super bland. For Tokyo...
- HOSHINOYA Tokyo is way better.
- If you want the views, Aman Tokyo is great.
- Four Seasons Hotel Otemachi also has some beautiful views.
Ben, I align with you on so very many things. But I am baffled by your preferences at times. For instance, I couldn't believe that you preferred the St. Regis to the Gritti in Venice. The...
Agree w/ Vernon C and Pete - super bland. For Tokyo...
- HOSHINOYA Tokyo is way better.
- If you want the views, Aman Tokyo is great.
- Four Seasons Hotel Otemachi also has some beautiful views.
Ben, I align with you on so very many things. But I am baffled by your preferences at times. For instance, I couldn't believe that you preferred the St. Regis to the Gritti in Venice. The interiors of the St. Regis are aggressively bland. The Gritti has magnificent sense of place and the suites we've stayed in have very specific themes and local character.
Can you help me understand your design philosophy?
Not trying to be rude. I really want to understand.
New = UGLY.
Please do report back when you've tried it, as we all know you will very soon :)
19 months and the rooms have no style or decor? Looks like they left the public spaces alone, which is great, as they are really something.
We'll be in Tokyo in March and have been waiting for bookings to reopen for this hotel, where we spent our honeymoon 10 years ago. Can't wait!
Pictures of the previous rooms also looked very bland / generic, and did not represent the understated Japanese minimalist luxurious quality in real life. If you liked the old design, I suspect you will like this new one.
It's great that they kept a lot of the old design elements like the Noguchi lamps. A lot of people thought the old design was fine as-is, so this should hopefully balance the heritage with the future.
These colors and furnishings seem to be the new look of Park Hyatt. Quite similar to the revamped rooms at Park Hyatt Chicago which are wonderful. Given Chicago is the mothership one can assume they laid out a formula there to see response. It's working.
The refurb looks fantastic, gorgeous furnishings/decor. Can't wait to visit in the spring next year.
The redesign of the rooms looks absolutely hideous.
The NY Bar is indeed iconic but not sure that’s a great thing. On my last visit it was 100% tourists taking instagram photos of fancy cocktails to the horror and disgust of the staff.
Any reference for this? The hotel and Hyatt website say nothing about the opening date. Only COMING SOON.
Glad this is reopening, but really just for the NY Bar, which was amazing. The rooms look nice enough but super generic. There's too many great hotels with a lot of character there that I'd rather stay at (and then visit NY Bar one night).
Location is hike from Shinjuku in boring office building area.
Plus Shinjuku is a dated old area which a gross red light district.
Better to stay in Shibuya area with fun
Omandsado, Edisu, Roppongi and Harajuku areas nearby. Actually Grand Hyatt in Roppongi is better location then Park Hyatt.