Park Hyatt Tokyo REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
#1141
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
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The shuttle itself between the hotel and Shinjuku takes around 7 minutes, a bit more if there's traffic. The location isn't bad if you're only there for a day or so, but the location is a definite annoyance that adds up over a multiple day stay where you want to do things away from the hotel, because virtually everything you want to do involves getting to Shinjuku first.
You can avoid the scheduled shuttle wait/times by catching a cab (about 800 yen a pop if I remember right) or walking (20 minutes).
Had a fantastic stay here but the location and lack of quick access to the subway system was the one drawback.
- The shuttle departs on time, but unless you plan and arrive right at the departure time, you have to wait up to 20 minutes.
- Even after being dropped off at the Shinjuku end, you still have to walk a few minutes to get into the actual station.
- The shuttle doesn't start until 9 in the morning. If you're trying to get an early start you'll need to make alternate arrangements.
You can avoid the scheduled shuttle wait/times by catching a cab (about 800 yen a pop if I remember right) or walking (20 minutes).
Had a fantastic stay here but the location and lack of quick access to the subway system was the one drawback.
#1142
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
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I timed the walk a few times from the hotel to Shinjuku station south entrance on my last trip and it was 12 minutes for me. I've rarely had the cab cost more than the flag drop of Y710, the easiest and quickest is to have the cab take you to the west entrance, lower level. If you are going south on the Yamanote line, take the cab to Yoyogi station, which is also Y710, make sure the cab turns left leaving the hotel.
The subway system, TOEI Oedo line, is about 8 minutes walk to Tochomae station or about the same if you walk to Hatsudai station at the Opera building on the Keio New line (which becomes the TOEI Shinjuku line), reached by walking in the direction away from Shinjuku. A third option is to walk towards the station but get on the TOEI Shinjuku line which, if you pick your entrance properly, is also only about 8 minutes walk.
There is also the 100 yen bus which leaves from stand 20 at the west exit from Shinjuku station (go up to street level and turn left about 150m). Get the bus labeled "West Side" which leaves about 6 times an hour until 7 or 8 pm. It drops right at the hotel. You can also take it from the hotel stop but only up to 10am and only on weekdays as otherwise the route to the station is a bit circuitous.
If that's not enough choices, let me know and I'll try to come up with some more.
The subway system, TOEI Oedo line, is about 8 minutes walk to Tochomae station or about the same if you walk to Hatsudai station at the Opera building on the Keio New line (which becomes the TOEI Shinjuku line), reached by walking in the direction away from Shinjuku. A third option is to walk towards the station but get on the TOEI Shinjuku line which, if you pick your entrance properly, is also only about 8 minutes walk.
There is also the 100 yen bus which leaves from stand 20 at the west exit from Shinjuku station (go up to street level and turn left about 150m). Get the bus labeled "West Side" which leaves about 6 times an hour until 7 or 8 pm. It drops right at the hotel. You can also take it from the hotel stop but only up to 10am and only on weekdays as otherwise the route to the station is a bit circuitous.
If that's not enough choices, let me know and I'll try to come up with some more.
Last edited by RichardInSF; Apr 10, 2013 at 8:12 pm
#1143
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 242
Well I'm back at the Park Hyatt, this time in a Park Suite and it's been heavenly for the past few hours. The suite is obviously much, much nicer than the Park Deluxe room I was in a few days ago. The tub and shower area are much larger, the TV in the bedroom is huge, the staff seem much friendlier and more personal now too. Also, they gave me a free bottle of sake!
I was going to wait until my last night to splurge on a dinner at New York Grill but I couldn't wait and went a couple of hours ago. Sat by the window and did a combo of people- and view-watching while eating a Yanezawa Sirloin, which was probably the best steak I've ever had, seriously.
I know the next few days are going to whoosh by but I'm really happy to be here!
I was going to wait until my last night to splurge on a dinner at New York Grill but I couldn't wait and went a couple of hours ago. Sat by the window and did a combo of people- and view-watching while eating a Yanezawa Sirloin, which was probably the best steak I've ever had, seriously.
I know the next few days are going to whoosh by but I'm really happy to be here!
#1145
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago, IL
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Currently at the HR Kyoto (first stay here) and I have to say am extremely pleased with the gracious service and attention to detail.
#1146
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Although I also had a rare miss on a fundamental service issue back in February. The GM was apologetic enough about it, but now I'm concerned that it was not an anomaly...
#1147
Join Date: Nov 2010
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April is the traditional hiring season. Maybe there are a lot of new hires still getting their feet wet?
Although I also had a rare miss on a fundamental service issue back in February. The GM was apologetic enough about it, but now I'm concerned that it was not an anomaly...
Although I also had a rare miss on a fundamental service issue back in February. The GM was apologetic enough about it, but now I'm concerned that it was not an anomaly...
#1149
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#1151
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I assume that the meal and restaurant choices are limited. You'd have to contact the hotel to be sure.
#1152
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
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Undoubtedly a set menu lunch or dinner at Girandole. This is still a great deal, I am surprised they are offering dinner as an option.
#1153
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This matches my experience on a Virtuoso booking in October. I received a voucher at checkin that was good for lunch or dinner. Dinner was limited to the 5,000 yen set menu, I believe.
#1154
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
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If you want one of the other set menues they will charge only the difference in price to "upgrade." Girandole is very good at accommodating special requests or making substitutions for set menu items in my experience.
#1155
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: New York City
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Bangaluru is to Rappungi as Bengaluru is to Roppongi; I'm sure. I have exited Tokyo, without much of a blaze of glory. God's work still needs to be done, and many hands make light work. Who would believe BLR is a more expensive expat destination than NYC?