Grand Hyatt vs. Park Hyatt in Tokyo?
Aug 13, 2014, 3:14 am
#46
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Lost my diamond status, DSU normally do not get you Club access without the status, but website for lowest suite says "85-sq.-metre suite on a private concierge floor, including access to Grand Club lounge" So would a cash + points and a DSU would get me access to the grand club?
Aug 13, 2014, 5:32 am
#47
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Lost my diamond status, DSU normally do not get you Club access without the status, but website for lowest suite says "85-sq.-metre suite on a private concierge floor, including access to Grand Club lounge" So would a cash + points and a DSU would get me access to the grand club?
Aug 13, 2014, 3:37 pm
#48
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Grand Hyatt vs. Park Hyatt in Tokyo?
so I'll be taking my first trip tokyo in a couple weeks. currently I have 2 cash/point night and 2 cert night @ the PH. I am currently a diamond just completed the diamond challenge and still have my upgrade certs. my questions are regarding the upgrade certs. Is there a minimum number of paid nights needed in order to use them? Also if I had all paid nights and one award night is it likely they would keep me in a suite the whole time?
I'm also thinking of switching my stay to the GH based on locations hopefully someone could recommend one or the other.
Thanks!
I'm also thinking of switching my stay to the GH based on locations hopefully someone could recommend one or the other.
Thanks!
Aug 14, 2014, 6:20 am
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so I'll be taking my first trip tokyo in a couple weeks. currently I have 2 cash/point night and 2 cert night @ the PH. I am currently a diamond just completed the diamond challenge and still have my upgrade certs. my questions are regarding the upgrade certs. Is there a minimum number of paid nights needed in order to use them? Also if I had all paid nights and one award night is it likely they would keep me in a suite the whole time?
I'm also thinking of switching my stay to the GH based on locations hopefully someone could recommend one or the other.
Thanks!
I'm also thinking of switching my stay to the GH based on locations hopefully someone could recommend one or the other.
Thanks!
Aug 20, 2014, 9:01 pm
#50
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Overheard one of the Grand Hyatt CL ladies telling another guest next to me who happened to use a lot of ice that they are removing the ice machines off of the guest floors.
I wasn't sure that I heard her 100% but less than 2 hours later, the ice machine was removed from my floor
if this is true, its a bummer
I wasn't sure that I heard her 100% but less than 2 hours later, the ice machine was removed from my floor
if this is true, its a bummer
Aug 21, 2014, 1:39 am
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Overheard one of the Grand Hyatt CL ladies telling another guest next to me who happened to use a lot of ice that they are removing the ice machines off of the guest floors.
I wasn't sure that I heard her 100% but less than 2 hours later, the ice machine was removed from my floor
if this is true, its a bummer
I wasn't sure that I heard her 100% but less than 2 hours later, the ice machine was removed from my floor
if this is true, its a bummer
Aug 21, 2014, 3:27 pm
#52
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Aug 25, 2014, 4:27 pm
#53
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currently have a reservation at PHT from 12/29-1/1/15 in a deluxe king room...no park suites open to use my DSU. However, GHT has an executive suites available for one of the nights and may be able to get another night booked/downgraded into a grand suite...Does the suites at GHT blow the deluxe rooms at PHT out of the water?
Even if I stay at GHT for the first 2 nights, I will have to spend my last night at PHT.
I want to visit PHT for sure but given that GHT has suites available for slightly less than PHT I'm thinking I should stay at GHT for the 1st 2 nights.
If anyone has pictures or experience from the GHT exe suites, please advise. Thanks!
Even if I stay at GHT for the first 2 nights, I will have to spend my last night at PHT.
I want to visit PHT for sure but given that GHT has suites available for slightly less than PHT I'm thinking I should stay at GHT for the 1st 2 nights.
If anyone has pictures or experience from the GHT exe suites, please advise. Thanks!
Aug 26, 2014, 6:19 am
#54
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currently have a reservation at PHT from 12/29-1/1/15 in a deluxe king room...no park suites open to use my DSU. However, GHT has an executive suites available for one of the nights and may be able to get another night booked/downgraded into a grand suite...Does the suites at GHT blow the deluxe rooms at PHT out of the water?
Even if I stay at GHT for the first 2 nights, I will have to spend my last night at PHT.
I want to visit PHT for sure but given that GHT has suites available for slightly less than PHT I'm thinking I should stay at GHT for the 1st 2 nights.
If anyone has pictures or experience from the GHT exe suites, please advise. Thanks!
Even if I stay at GHT for the first 2 nights, I will have to spend my last night at PHT.
I want to visit PHT for sure but given that GHT has suites available for slightly less than PHT I'm thinking I should stay at GHT for the 1st 2 nights.
If anyone has pictures or experience from the GHT exe suites, please advise. Thanks!
I also don't like unnecessarily moving from hotel to hotel, so I would not advise splitting the stay unless you have a reason to change locations.
While nice, the suites at GHT are nothing special compared to those of other luxury hotels in Tokyo.
Just my $0.02
Aug 26, 2014, 10:39 am
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Unless you need the space of a suite, I wouldn't suggest letting suite availability at GHT influence your decision too much. Personally, I would be happier in a Deluxe or View room at PHT unless I really needed the extra space (PHT rooms are very spacious already).
I also don't like unnecessarily moving from hotel to hotel, so I would not advise splitting the stay unless you have a reason to change locations.
While nice, the suites at GHT are nothing special compared to those of other luxury hotels in Tokyo.
Just my $0.02
I also don't like unnecessarily moving from hotel to hotel, so I would not advise splitting the stay unless you have a reason to change locations.
While nice, the suites at GHT are nothing special compared to those of other luxury hotels in Tokyo.
Just my $0.02
Aug 26, 2014, 5:00 pm
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Unless you plan to stay within the walls of the hotel throughout your trip, I think that location should be the biggest factor in making your call.
Aug 27, 2014, 8:15 am
#57
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But, there are good points to all of the different Hyatt loacations in Tokyo. You will be fine wherever you choose to stay. hailstorm's excellent website (link above) has a wealth of information and pictures of the different properties if you need help deciding where to stay.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Aug 27, 2014 at 8:21 am
Sep 8, 2014, 4:14 pm
#58
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Tokyo Dilemma...
Upcoming vacation to Tokyo, never been there and won't be back for at least another year or 2...
Options on the 3 nights I will be there:
1) Deluxe King at PHT ~$2000, I can use my DSU for 2 out of the 3 nights...
2) Park King at PHT ~$1500, can't use my DSU (booked through Agoda)
3) C+P @ GHT 37,500 pts + $350, I can use my DSU for all 3 nights
4) C+P @ Andaz Tokyo 37,500 pts + $350, hotel does not participate in DSU
Also looked at the HR but would rather stay at something nicer.
Options on the 3 nights I will be there:
1) Deluxe King at PHT ~$2000, I can use my DSU for 2 out of the 3 nights...
2) Park King at PHT ~$1500, can't use my DSU (booked through Agoda)
3) C+P @ GHT 37,500 pts + $350, I can use my DSU for all 3 nights
4) C+P @ Andaz Tokyo 37,500 pts + $350, hotel does not participate in DSU
Also looked at the HR but would rather stay at something nicer.
Sep 8, 2014, 6:22 pm
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Upcoming vacation to Tokyo, never been there and won't be back for at least another year or 2...
Options on the 3 nights I will be there:
1) Deluxe King at PHT ~$2000, I can use my DSU for 2 out of the 3 nights...
2) Park King at PHT ~$1500, can't use my DSU (booked through Agoda)
3) C+P @ GHT 37,500 pts + $350, I can use my DSU for all 3 nights
4) C+P @ Andaz Tokyo 37,500 pts + $350, hotel does not participate in DSU
Also looked at the HR but would rather stay at something nicer.
Options on the 3 nights I will be there:
1) Deluxe King at PHT ~$2000, I can use my DSU for 2 out of the 3 nights...
2) Park King at PHT ~$1500, can't use my DSU (booked through Agoda)
3) C+P @ GHT 37,500 pts + $350, I can use my DSU for all 3 nights
4) C+P @ Andaz Tokyo 37,500 pts + $350, hotel does not participate in DSU
Also looked at the HR but would rather stay at something nicer.
Sep 8, 2014, 6:44 pm
#60
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If you use your DSU at the HR, The suite should be as good or nicer than PH. Check my post on the HR with pictures. And is a fraction of the cost of PH. But if you want to experience the unparalleled service of the PHT, then have to go with 1 or 2.
Note: I used C+P and they gave me that huge suite. ^^
Note: I used C+P and they gave me that huge suite. ^^