Originally Posted by
djjaguar64
I did my searches but cannot find detailed information on this property compared to the other Hyatt properties in Tokyo. We are both lowly Golds and booked the room with the Stay choice certificates at US$135/night. Just need info re: use of gym, hotel rooms and proximity etc. Tipping of bellboys etc........... Thanks Hyattites !
I think you can't find detailed information because there is no Century Park Hyatt in Tokyo.
There is a Century Hyatt in Shinjuku (one of many high-rises in the high-rise area) tokyo.century.hyatt.com ... it is not a Park Hyatt
There is a Park Hyatt (the hotel where "Lost in Translation" was filmed)
tokyo.park.hyatt.com ... also in Shinjuku, on the 39th through 52nd floors of the Shinjuku Park Tower. This is by far the nicest of the 3 properties.
And finally there is a Grand Hyatt in Roppongi. Roppongi is an entertainment area with lots of bars, etc. It is newer and nicer than the Century Hyatt.
Both Shinjuku and Roppongi are fairly well served with the hyperefficient Japanese Metro and connecting Japan Rail network. From the airport, you can take a Limousine Bus (about $30) to any of these hotels. If you've been to Tokyo before and understand the train and subway systems, you could also take the Narita Express trains, but for a newbie, the Limousine Bus is best.
No tipping of anyone anywhere in Japan. There is usually a service charge in more expensive hotels and restaurants, but never ever is there a tip. In fact a tip might be insulting if it came from a Japanese person, although not from a gaijin; they'll realize you are simply unaware.