Park Hyatt Tokyo REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Aug 12, 2018, 9:25 am
#3032
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I like that they have a cold plunge pool as well.
In nearly 25 years, I do not think any hotel has bettered the Park Hyatt for bathing, sauna, relaxation, and locker room facilities. Others like Ritz-Carlton are very nice as well, but none have surpassed the Park Hyatt’s.
Aug 19, 2018, 6:43 pm
#3033
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Hey all, been about 4 years since I stayed at the PHT, taking an older family member on their first trip to Japan and arriving late afternoon at NRT. I know it is covered in the wiki, but is a taxi at around 7k yen much faster then two limo bus passes for nearly the same money? Looking for the smoothest and quickest route to hotel after the flight and to maximize time there.
Aug 19, 2018, 6:52 pm
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Aug 19, 2018, 7:45 pm
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Hey all, been about 4 years since I stayed at the PHT, taking an older family member on their first trip to Japan and arriving late afternoon at NRT. I know it is covered in the wiki, but is a taxi at around 7k yen much faster then two limo bus passes for nearly the same money? Looking for the smoothest and quickest route to hotel after the flight and to maximize time there.
Fastest, smoothest, definitely a taxi. But expect to pay a lot more.
Aug 20, 2018, 12:37 pm
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Hey all, been about 4 years since I stayed at the PHT, taking an older family member on their first trip to Japan and arriving late afternoon at NRT. I know it is covered in the wiki, but is a taxi at around 7k yen much faster then two limo bus passes for nearly the same money? Looking for the smoothest and quickest route to hotel after the flight and to maximize time there.
Aug 20, 2018, 6:46 pm
#3037
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NRT can be substantially more than ¥20,000. I would never do that, as the hotel car service even at approximately ¥50,000 would be a better deal.
The fastest way to go is the N’EX train and then taxi to hotel.
The Limousine Bus is my preferred option for arrival if I am not in a hurry, and want to avoid carrying bags through train stations.
The fastest way to go is the N’EX train and then taxi to hotel.
The Limousine Bus is my preferred option for arrival if I am not in a hurry, and want to avoid carrying bags through train stations.
Aug 20, 2018, 8:00 pm
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When I took a street hail taxi from the Park Hyatt to NRT last year, it cost 28,540 yen. Fortunately, my company paid for it. It was super convenient, but for that price I’d rather deal with the train - which I’m doing this year since this time it’s all for fun
Aug 21, 2018, 7:19 am
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NRT can be substantially more than ¥20,000. I would never do that, as the hotel car service even at approximately ¥50,000 would be a better deal.
The fastest way to go is the N’EX train and then taxi to hotel.
The Limousine Bus is my preferred option for arrival if I am not in a hurry, and want to avoid carrying bags through train stations.
The fastest way to go is the N’EX train and then taxi to hotel.
The Limousine Bus is my preferred option for arrival if I am not in a hurry, and want to avoid carrying bags through train stations.
Aug 21, 2018, 8:46 am
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For departure with luggage, my preferred option is N’Ex green car, using Yamato Ta-kyu-bin baggage forwarding service to the airport. It’s comfortable, basically time definate, and not expensive.
For HND, I usually just take a taxi or hotel car. Sometimes limousine bus. Public transportation is okay, but again a pain if you have bags - a problem that can similarly can be solved with Yamato takyubin service.
Aug 21, 2018, 8:55 am
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Yes, and believe it or not that isn’t too much more than a taxi will cost. In that sense, Tokyo hotel car transfers are more reasonably priced relative to a taxi than they are in most major cities. Still very expensive. As I said, my preferred options for NRT are N’Ex train, or the limousine bus. At under 6’, I have never been uncomfortable on the bus, and it gets me to my hotel or Shinjuku station conveniently without having to carry bags through train stations.
For departure with luggage, my preferred option is N’Ex green car, using Yamato Ta-kyu-bin baggage forwarding service to the airport. It’s comfortable, basically time definate, and not expensive.
For HND, I usually just take a taxi or hotel car. Sometimes limousine bus. Public transportation is okay, but again a pain if you have bags - a problem that can similarly can be solved with Yamato takyubin service.
I think coming in that the airport taxi or transfer is just a godsend in this kind of sweltering summer. Might as well start Tokyo in cool style!
Aug 21, 2018, 8:00 pm
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Yes, and believe it or not that isn’t too much more than a taxi will cost. In that sense, Tokyo hotel car transfers are more reasonably priced relative to a taxi than they are in most major cities. Still very expensive. As I said, my preferred options for NRT are N’Ex train, or the limousine bus. At under 6’, I have never been uncomfortable on the bus, and it gets me to my hotel or Shinjuku station conveniently without having to carry bags through train stations.
For departure with luggage, my preferred option is N’Ex green car, using Yamato Ta-kyu-bin baggage forwarding service to the airport. It’s comfortable, basically time definate, and not expensive.
For HND, I usually just take a taxi or hotel car. Sometimes limousine bus. Public transportation is okay, but again a pain if you have bags - a problem that can similarly can be solved with Yamato takyubin service.
Oh and no upgrade past the park suite I booked.
It’s 55000 yen for the normal car or 31000 for a upgraded taxi.
Aug 21, 2018, 8:35 pm
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I also used the car service (admittedly from HND) but didn't get upgraded past a suite, nor did I expect to. Are car services now a hidden upgrade vessel? That's news to me. It was an excellent service, well worth paying for.
Aug 21, 2018, 8:36 pm
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Aug 21, 2018, 9:11 pm
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I was upgraded last fall to the diplomat suite as a globalist and having booked it with a free night award. I was also upgraded to the prince gallery suite at the prince gallery tho that was due to the hotel having it on the list of upgrades with the sna on Spg.
Last edited by ghzhammer; Aug 21, 2018 at 9:23 pm