kuponuts

FYI, I didn't book through Travelzoo. I booked through hyatt.com using the code TYO304. My understanding is that as long as the it's bookable through hyatt.com, its eligible. If you book through 3rd party website, even if it is at the same rate and uses the same code, it might not be eligible.

BlissWorld

I currently have this hotel booked for next year at about $330 a night for a few nights. I used one of my diamond upgrade certificates and was able to be confirmed in an Atrium suite

But, I have never stayed at the Park Hyatt Tokyo and I'm wondering if PHT is really THAT much better than the Regency? From the pictures, it appears that the Atrium Suite is on a low floor and potentially not much of a view. However, the suites themselves look modern and chic. Park Hyatt's rooms, on the other hand, look a little old. Now, PHT is charging $660 a night for the same dates I'm staying. Is it worth double the cost to stay at Park Hyatt over Hyatt Regency?

yosithezet

Wow! I typically pay about USD 160 for this property.

RichardInSF

Remember, you have to pay a relatively high rack rate to be eligible to use a suite upgrade. Still a good deal!

jimmychang

Well, that's not true for diamond upgrade only for point upgrade. Any eligible rate can be upgraded with the diamond upgrade.

BlissWorld

Well, for a couple of reasons: Yen is getting incredibly strong at ~80: 1USD; and, there are 2 of us thus adding an addtional~ 4000 yen to the rate. So, the nightly rate is about ~USD$330 all in, including service charge and fees.

Back to my original question....is PHT worth the double the rate of HR/Atrium suite?

kats

I would stay with Atrium Suite at HRT. It is my favorite suite with stylish interior, spacious bathroom, balcony overlooking the lobby, etc. I think you are lucky to have the Suite confirmed when many people get declined. You can stay at PHT next time if you frequent Tokyo. I might have a different opinion if you get to use the Suite UG at PHT though. I stayed at Park Suite one time and it was definitely worth double the cost.

It sucks HRT charges so much more for the 2nd guest!

RichardInSF

I've never stayed at the HR, so can't do the comparison.

I certainly disagree with your statement that the PH looks a little tired.

As a diamond at PHT you get free use of the entire health club, and as a guest, you get the door charge waived at the NY Grill.

I don't know what category room goes for $600, but the minimum recommended would be Park Deluxe, which (as a Diamond) might get you upgraded to a Park View room. You'll be amazed at the view in the Park Deluxe, but the Park View is correctly named for sure!

With your diamond upgrade, go for Park King/Twin and end up in the Park Suite.

Yen has weakened a bit and is back to almost 84. I would expect further weakening but then I am no currency trader!

MikeFromTokyo

Will you be able to suite upgrade at the PHT as well? If so, $660 is an excellent deal for a Park Suite.

Will you be in Tokyo again soon to try the Park Hyatt, or are you not sure of when you will be back in town? If this is your first time in Tokyo, I would definitely recommend staying at the PH over the HR. PHT is Tokyo's landmark luxury hotel, and is a property that I think everyone should experience at least once. The Atrium suite is a great deal at $330, and the Hyatt Regency is a nice four star property with some excellent restaurants, but staying there will not by any means provide the same experience as staying at the PH will.

In my opinion the PH is worth the rate premium, esepecially if this is your first time in Tokyo. PHT is Hyatt's global flagship property.

BlissWorld

I havn't been, so I'm just getting that feeling from the pictures on their website.

Park Twin! I know, for some reason the rates are very high next summer.

Yes, I will be able to upgrade if they have the inventory available.

I've been to Tokyo many times. I stayed at Conrad Exec flr with great view last time and it was fantastic.

Now I am intrigued to find out what is just so special about PHT.

Do you guys have any pictures other than the website that you can show me (particularly the Park Suite)?

hiltonlondon2009

If you're a diamond, and if you can afford it, you should stay at the PHT. The Club on the Park and New York Bar, in my opinion, those alone are the price of admission. After spending at least an hour every single day at the COTP and the NY Bar during my week long stay at the PHT, I'm positive I'll never experience a better gym and locker room facilities or a better bar in my lifetime.

chang9121990

Has anyone stayed using the TZ rate booked on Hyatt.com and successfully gotten stay credit/points?
Have a stay coming up next week and hope I can get credit/points!

travelkid

Balcony!? That is if you find it!! The whole thing is more like a storage room. But;

I had a suite upgrade from a 200$ dbl for 6 nights. Excellent value. Nice rooms (atrium suite). Limited lounge. Walked over to PHT and checked out all rooms and suites + bar etc. Not worth the difference IMHO.

MikeFromTokyo

Whether you choose the Park Suite at $660 or the Atrium suite at $330, you are getting an excellent deal either way, so I don`t think you can really go materially wrong with either hotel at those price levels.

The Park Suite at the PH is without doubt the nicer accommodation (both in terms of hard product and in terms of service), but if you feel you`d like to save the money you will be fine at the HR.

The rooms and suites at the PH are very nice- the photos on the website do not really do it justice. Having stayed at several of the newer five star properties in Tokyo, PHT remains my favorite.

RTW1

l just got the points and bonus credited for my stay at this rate... so you should be fine.