Originally Posted by
konaflyer
In mid-May 2018, we will be staying for ... 3 nights in Tokyo . We have ... Hyatt (Explorist) 3 free nights certificates & points [and] have never been [to Tokyo] so we would like to see some of the major attractions. We would love to be able to walk to some or take a nearby subway. We will be arriving by train into [Tokyo]. We like to stay in historic hotels or ones with striking architecture. And we love club floors when we can get upgraded or pay extra for entry. We want to use the Hyatt free nights on this trip because they expire soon.
I've been torn between the Park Hyatt and the Andaz in Tokyo so I'd love some input on that.
Responding to your post in the Japan Forum, amended to make the discussion topical to this thread.
Having just stayed at the PH and currently at the Andaz, it's hard for me to suggest the PH to a first-time vistor to Tokyo with mid-level Explorist status over the Andaz. The basic Andaz King Room is very nice and as an Explorist you will likely get a room with a decent view. There are complimentary soft drinks, water, and coffee in the lobby. There's also a multitude of restaurants in all price ranges within a ten-minute walking radius and proximity to a number of transit options.
While we very much enjoyed the PH, we did spend a bit of time walking to transit or waiting for the shuttle to Shinjuku and with only three days in Tokyo, I'm not sure you have time to spare for such things. I found the walk from the Andaz to Shinbashi to be much more interesting than the walk from the PH to Shinjuku. I'd actually recommend the Centric in Ginza as the best place for a first-time visitor.