Apr 26, 2019, 11:27 pm
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The pool and shuttle bus service from the hotel to Shinjuku station has permanently ended as of March 31st, 2021.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo REVIEW MASTER THREAD
Apr 1, 2019, 7:43 pm
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Apr 1, 2019, 7:47 pm
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Cheese and crackers aren't edible? What about raw veggies and fresh fruit? Maybe some chips?
I'm not an intestine eater, but I'm trying to understand what you find so very objectionable about this lounge, which I admit isn't wonderful but isn't absolutely terrible either.
I'm not an intestine eater, but I'm trying to understand what you find so very objectionable about this lounge, which I admit isn't wonderful but isn't absolutely terrible either.
Apr 1, 2019, 8:00 pm
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Apr 1, 2019, 8:07 pm
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Cheese and crackers aren't edible? What about raw veggies and fresh fruit? Maybe some chips?
I'm not an intestine eater, but I'm trying to understand what you find so very objectionable about this lounge, which I admit isn't wonderful but isn't absolutely terrible either.
I'm not an intestine eater, but I'm trying to understand what you find so very objectionable about this lounge, which I admit isn't wonderful but isn't absolutely terrible either.
I think you're trying to hard to apologize for this property when it's absolutely not justified. This is in international chain and should be catering accordingly. But let's say I concede to your points and say you're right. Can you name some other international - non U.S. - Hyatt lounges that are worse? Especially at the price point of HRT (cash rates)? I haven't seen any but more than willing to know which ones that would be. Until then I stand by it that IMHO this is the worst Hyatt club lounge around.
Apr 1, 2019, 8:09 pm
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I wouldn't say that Tokyo food is reasonably priced unless you eat in noodle joints or equivalent.
When I'm jetlagged, just want a snack, or would like to avoid bad weather, it's nice to have the option of a lounge. It can also be nice to use the lounge for a happy hour drink and light snack, after dinner drink, quick breakfast, and supply of water and coffee/tea etc. when also going out of the hotel for dinner etc.
When I'm jetlagged, just want a snack, or would like to avoid bad weather, it's nice to have the option of a lounge. It can also be nice to use the lounge for a happy hour drink and light snack, after dinner drink, quick breakfast, and supply of water and coffee/tea etc. when also going out of the hotel for dinner etc.
Apr 1, 2019, 8:10 pm
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Apr 1, 2019, 8:18 pm
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The things you mention should be there all day long and no be the main dish during evening spread. In comparison to other Hyatt's the lounge operation at the HRT has nothing to offer which is usually the standard for an international chain hotel. The base line rate for a Club Room this week was 64,000 JPY (Standard Room 51,000 JPY) and all they can do is provide broken up parmesan, crackers and Doritos?
I think you're trying to hard to apologize for this property when it's absolutely not justified. This is in international chain and should be catering accordingly. But let's say I concede to your points and say you're right. Can you name some other international - non U.S. - Hyatt lounges that are worse? Especially at the price point of HRT (cash rates)? I haven't seen any but more than willing to know which ones that would be. Until then I stand by it that IMHO this is the worst Hyatt club lounge around.
I think you're trying to hard to apologize for this property when it's absolutely not justified. This is in international chain and should be catering accordingly. But let's say I concede to your points and say you're right. Can you name some other international - non U.S. - Hyatt lounges that are worse? Especially at the price point of HRT (cash rates)? I haven't seen any but more than willing to know which ones that would be. Until then I stand by it that IMHO this is the worst Hyatt club lounge around.
Apr 1, 2019, 8:31 pm
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If by "reasonably priced" you mean $5-$10 or less, sure, your only real option is a noodle place. (although, I'd rather go to a noodle place in Tokyo than have dinner at a lounge) But if you are willing to go up to $20 or $30 you can get some really good stuff. The only expensive meals I've ever had in Tokyo were sushi, teppanyaki, and yakiniku.
Yakitori, sashimi, tonkatsu, etc are generally quite cheap. Anything you can get at an izakaya will generally be cheap and good (bar tab may not be so cheap).
All of this is better than what you will get at a hotel lounge.
RE: breakfast, I do usually eat that at the lounge before I head out. And if I happen to make it back to the hotel during happy hr I certainly won't say no to a free drink or 3.
Apr 1, 2019, 8:33 pm
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All the more reason to pay tribute to the fact that those who stay bring in the cash and maybe offer a little bit more than their usual mediocre spread. Even for those staying on points, the way that Hyatt reimburses the hotels for points bookings depends on occupancy. If the hotel is sold out or pretty much sold out then they are able to get the rack rate reimbursement from Hyatt vs dimes on the dollar during other times.
Apr 1, 2019, 11:32 pm
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You'll see the same during NYC during Fashion Week and SF during OpenWorld and DreamForce. Hampton Inn doesn't start free-pouring Dom just because people are desperate enough to pay $700 for a $150 room.
Apr 1, 2019, 11:40 pm
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Apr 2, 2019, 12:01 am
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Or if you really need to stay at HRT and can't stomach Japanese food for appetizers, pick yourself up a burger at McDonald's to bring with you to the lounge.
Apr 2, 2019, 12:46 pm
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Eating McDonalds while in Tokyo - oh the horror (well for me, I wouldn't touch that crap in U.S. either, zero tolerance for it). I'd fast eat a sports bar... or hit the 7/11 downstairs for some nimono with fish balls (or without them).