Park Hyatt Tokyo REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Aug 8, 2018, 12:24 pm
#3016
Join Date: Sep 2016
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They didn't, but did ask me if I was still 'with the company' as we verified my details upon checkin. They had me listed as Chief Creative Officer of Founderscard. I didn't feel like arguing it (coming right off the plane and already being in the room).
Aug 8, 2018, 6:45 pm
#3017
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Palo Alto, California,USA
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Yes, room keys are attached to Tiffany key chains still. And yes, the hotel does provide a free mobile on request (only charged for calls and SMS made). Hotel also will loan bicycles for free on request.
Aug 9, 2018, 4:16 pm
#3018
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: YVR/YEG/YYZ depending on day
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Posts: 392
Can I just say I dream of the spa at PH Tokyo.
We always spend majority of our time at Andaz, and add on one day at PH because we get late checkout and have a late flight, and taking Nex from Shinjuku is convenient.
The first time we stayed here, we were offered a tour of the spa. We declined, not understanding they meant the changing rooms. So we changed in our room, worked out, and returned to our room.
The second time was so tight we didn't use the facilities.
The last time- WOW. That changeroom is absolutely amazing. It's better than Andaz change room which I regard very highly.
Are there other PH that have similar level of spa? Or anywhere else for that matter? The variety, quality and cleanliness of the baths/sauna/showers/amenities was too much to handle! I dream of it still... Where else can I experience something like that!
We always spend majority of our time at Andaz, and add on one day at PH because we get late checkout and have a late flight, and taking Nex from Shinjuku is convenient.
The first time we stayed here, we were offered a tour of the spa. We declined, not understanding they meant the changing rooms. So we changed in our room, worked out, and returned to our room.
The second time was so tight we didn't use the facilities.
The last time- WOW. That changeroom is absolutely amazing. It's better than Andaz change room which I regard very highly.
Are there other PH that have similar level of spa? Or anywhere else for that matter? The variety, quality and cleanliness of the baths/sauna/showers/amenities was too much to handle! I dream of it still... Where else can I experience something like that!
Aug 9, 2018, 9:04 pm
#3019
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Can I just say I dream of the spa at PH Tokyo.
We always spend majority of our time at Andaz, and add on one day at PH because we get late checkout and have a late flight, and taking Nex from Shinjuku is convenient.
The first time we stayed here, we were offered a tour of the spa. We declined, not understanding they meant the changing rooms. So we changed in our room, worked out, and returned to our room.
The second time was so tight we didn't use the facilities.
The last time- WOW. That changeroom is absolutely amazing. It's better than Andaz change room which I regard very highly.
Are there other PH that have similar level of spa? Or anywhere else for that matter? The variety, quality and cleanliness of the baths/sauna/showers/amenities was too much to handle! I dream of it still... Where else can I experience something like that!
We always spend majority of our time at Andaz, and add on one day at PH because we get late checkout and have a late flight, and taking Nex from Shinjuku is convenient.
The first time we stayed here, we were offered a tour of the spa. We declined, not understanding they meant the changing rooms. So we changed in our room, worked out, and returned to our room.
The second time was so tight we didn't use the facilities.
The last time- WOW. That changeroom is absolutely amazing. It's better than Andaz change room which I regard very highly.
Are there other PH that have similar level of spa? Or anywhere else for that matter? The variety, quality and cleanliness of the baths/sauna/showers/amenities was too much to handle! I dream of it still... Where else can I experience something like that!
Aug 11, 2018, 12:39 am
#3020
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
Can I just say I dream of the spa at PH Tokyo.
We always spend majority of our time at Andaz, and add on one day at PH because we get late checkout and have a late flight, and taking Nex from Shinjuku is convenient.
The first time we stayed here, we were offered a tour of the spa. We declined, not understanding they meant the changing rooms. So we changed in our room, worked out, and returned to our room.
The second time was so tight we didn't use the facilities.
The last time- WOW. That changeroom is absolutely amazing. It's better than Andaz change room which I regard very highly.
Are there other PH that have similar level of spa? Or anywhere else for that matter? The variety, quality and cleanliness of the baths/sauna/showers/amenities was too much to handle! I dream of it still... Where else can I experience something like that!
We always spend majority of our time at Andaz, and add on one day at PH because we get late checkout and have a late flight, and taking Nex from Shinjuku is convenient.
The first time we stayed here, we were offered a tour of the spa. We declined, not understanding they meant the changing rooms. So we changed in our room, worked out, and returned to our room.
The second time was so tight we didn't use the facilities.
The last time- WOW. That changeroom is absolutely amazing. It's better than Andaz change room which I regard very highly.
Are there other PH that have similar level of spa? Or anywhere else for that matter? The variety, quality and cleanliness of the baths/sauna/showers/amenities was too much to handle! I dream of it still... Where else can I experience something like that!
However, there are probably other properties that are not that far behind. The GH Taipei locker room was quite nice, and the bath and showers there are much better than at PHT.
The bath at PHT is difficult to get in an out of, and too deep for comfort. Even the bath at the lowly HR Osaka is better. And the shower booths at PHT are old and much too small to be called luxurious.
Still, the spa at PHT is extremely well staffed, plus the fact that most hotel guests have to pay to use the spa means it is never crowded and a lot easier to keep clean.
Last edited by OsakaWino; Aug 11, 2018 at 5:06 am
Aug 11, 2018, 4:30 am
#3021
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,215
While I certainly agree that the locker room at PHT is exceptional. It should be, since it is 2 million yen to join, with a refundable security deposit of 3 million yen, and an annual fee of 300,000 yen plus tax.
However, there are probably other properties that are not that far behind. The GH Taipei locker room was quite nice, and the bath and showers there are much better than at PHT.
The bath at PHT is difficult to get in an out of, and too deep for comfort. Even the bath at the lowly HR Osaka is better. And the shower booths at PHT are old and much too small to be called luxurious.
Still, the spa at PHT is extremely well staffed, plus the fact that most hotel guests have to pay to use the spa means it is never crowded and a lot easier to keep clean.
However, there are probably other properties that are not that far behind. The GH Taipei locker room was quite nice, and the bath and showers there are much better than at PHT.
The bath at PHT is difficult to get in an out of, and too deep for comfort. Even the bath at the lowly HR Osaka is better. And the shower booths at PHT are old and much too small to be called luxurious.
Still, the spa at PHT is extremely well staffed, plus the fact that most hotel guests have to pay to use the spa means it is never crowded and a lot easier to keep clean.
Aug 11, 2018, 7:10 am
#3022
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https://matsunosuke.jp/club-on-the-park/
If the timing were better for me, I would seriously look into that. A year's worth of Club on the Park access for about 1000 yen a day!
Aug 11, 2018, 10:31 am
#3024
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: Delta Diamond/ Hyatt top tier(lifetime)
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Aug 11, 2018, 10:50 am
#3025
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
I have read comments from female posters who were embarrassed to go into a bath such as this without any covering, so it might not be for everyone, but anyone can wrap a towel around to go to the showers, so I still would recommend that anyone wth complimentary access at least go and check it out.
Aug 11, 2018, 10:53 am
#3026
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
Programs: Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Gold, UA
Posts: 3,158
If you have a Mastercard Black or Gold card, there was a special offer of one year of membership without having to pay the 2 million joining fee or the 3 million security deposit.
https://matsunosuke.jp/club-on-the-park/
If the timing were better for me, I would seriously look into that. A year's worth of Club on the Park access for about 1000 yen a day!
https://matsunosuke.jp/club-on-the-park/
If the timing were better for me, I would seriously look into that. A year's worth of Club on the Park access for about 1000 yen a day!
Otherwise, close to US$50,000 up front is a bit steep, but no wonder the spa at PHT is never crowded!
Aug 11, 2018, 5:51 pm
#3027
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boston, Jo'burg, HK
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Aug 11, 2018, 6:48 pm
#3028
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
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Aug 11, 2018, 8:00 pm
#3029
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: SYD
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Yes, as with all spa facilities in Japan (and anywhere else I've been, including Hawaii) the facilities are separated male/female. These are "bath" (not bathing as in swimsuit") and sauna type facilities. No swimwear or towel wraps in the bath or plunge pools; towel wraps allowed in dry and steam saunas.
I have read comments from female posters who were embarrassed to go into a bath such as this without any covering, so it might not be for everyone, but anyone can wrap a towel around to go to the showers, so I still would recommend that anyone wth complimentary access at least go and check it out.
I have read comments from female posters who were embarrassed to go into a bath such as this without any covering, so it might not be for everyone, but anyone can wrap a towel around to go to the showers, so I still would recommend that anyone wth complimentary access at least go and check it out.
Aug 11, 2018, 8:56 pm
#3030
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