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
Nov 4, 2019, 12:40 pm
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This was brought up in another thread, for everyone planning on staying at the HR please note:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ja...ty/news-events
This is quite sad, we love having this calibur of restaurant at a hyatt. Perhaps it was too good for the HR. Wonder what will replace it. We'll be there at the end of December, will be our 3rd time.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ja...ty/news-events
Cuisine[s] Michel Troisgros to Close
The Hyatt Regency Tokyo's French Restaurant, Cuisine[s] Michel Troisgros, is to close on 31 December 2019.
The restaurant, the only overseas restaurant bearing the name of Michel Troisgros, third in a 51 year line of illustrious three Michelin stars French Troisgros owner chefs, has been enjoyed by many guests from Japan and overseas since its opening in September 2006. The restaurant has received 2 Michelin stars for 12 consecutive years since the first edition of the Michelin Guide Tokyo
The restaurant is to close in order to respond to changes in the hotel market. However, on behalf of Cuisine[s] Michel Troisgros, we would like to thank all of our guests for their patronage over the years.
We look forward to your continued support at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo.
The Hyatt Regency Tokyo's French Restaurant, Cuisine[s] Michel Troisgros, is to close on 31 December 2019.
The restaurant, the only overseas restaurant bearing the name of Michel Troisgros, third in a 51 year line of illustrious three Michelin stars French Troisgros owner chefs, has been enjoyed by many guests from Japan and overseas since its opening in September 2006. The restaurant has received 2 Michelin stars for 12 consecutive years since the first edition of the Michelin Guide Tokyo
The restaurant is to close in order to respond to changes in the hotel market. However, on behalf of Cuisine[s] Michel Troisgros, we would like to thank all of our guests for their patronage over the years.
We look forward to your continued support at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo.
Nov 4, 2019, 12:47 pm
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Indeed it's sad. I've eaten in his restaurant in France, although now I wonder whether it's still the same chef/owner as when I was there. I always had the impression that Troisgros wasn't one of those celebrity chefs who put their names on as many places as possible as executive chef but fail to exercise real oversight regarding the menu, food, etc.
Nov 7, 2019, 5:58 am
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Indeed it's sad. I've eaten in his restaurant in France, although now I wonder whether it's still the same chef/owner as when I was there. I always had the impression that Troisgros wasn't one of those celebrity chefs who put their names on as many places as possible as executive chef but fail to exercise real oversight regarding the menu, food, etc.
Nov 7, 2019, 8:27 am
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The Troisgros family was quite committed to the restaurant. Every once in a while, they would fly over from France and host special dinners. They are hosting a farewell dinner on 12/12 and 13, I believe. I know the chef de cuisine also trained under them and is quite dedicated to his craft.
Nov 9, 2019, 6:21 am
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That's cool, we've never been to any other 2 star place. So we might be skewed but we have always had excellent service and food. On our last trip they offered a cheap option because we were staying in the hotel but we went for the full course. I love the wine pairing, I don't find that good of pairing any place else I've been to for the price. There's a ton of stared places in Japan so we'll branch out at some point, it's just been so nice to be able to earn base points at such an excellent expensive restaurant.
I think the hotel wants to go with something that will bring more guests and revenue. I hope they don't go and bring in Akira Back like FS Seoul did. A beautiful kaiseki restaurant died to bring in that hack's sense of Japanese food.
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Nov 9, 2019, 7:53 pm
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A couple quick questions:
1) I saw some older mentions of "Hyatt Regency Tokyo Point Card". Is this still a thing?
2) Are the Regency Suites renovated?
3) Is the only standard suite with 2 beds Atrium?
Irrelevant data point: I had booked a points stay here in a standard (non renovated) room here 3 years ago and the hotel allowed me to upgrade at the time of check in to a "deluxe" for I think approx. $25/night. Or was it $40? Can't remember. However it was very worth it.
1) I saw some older mentions of "Hyatt Regency Tokyo Point Card". Is this still a thing?
2) Are the Regency Suites renovated?
3) Is the only standard suite with 2 beds Atrium?
Irrelevant data point: I had booked a points stay here in a standard (non renovated) room here 3 years ago and the hotel allowed me to upgrade at the time of check in to a "deluxe" for I think approx. $25/night. Or was it $40? Can't remember. However it was very worth it.
Nov 10, 2019, 5:02 am
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Nov 10, 2019, 12:35 pm
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This was brought up in another thread, for everyone planning on staying at the HR please note:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ja...ty/news-events
This is quite sad, we love having this calibur of restaurant at a hyatt. Perhaps it was too good for the HR. Wonder what will replace it. We'll be there at the end of December, will be our 3rd time.
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ja...ty/news-events
This is quite sad, we love having this calibur of restaurant at a hyatt. Perhaps it was too good for the HR. Wonder what will replace it. We'll be there at the end of December, will be our 3rd time.
Nov 10, 2019, 4:31 pm
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Nov 10, 2019, 4:57 pm
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My travel dates are December 24-29, and it seems that the base king room for 12,000 points is fully booked. I reached out to the hotel to see if there was anything they could do, and they offered me a two twin room for 12,000 points. This actually surprised me, and was a nice gesture. I booked the King room with club access, for 17,000 points a night as a place holder.
I'm considering booking the two twin room, as I will have the opportunity to upgrade (or atleast side-grade to a King) as an Explorist. My only concern is the occupancy rate of the hotel, since I will be traveling during peak travel season. I don't value club access, let alone at 5K a night. Someone suggested to me that I booked the twin, and offer to pay for a side-grade or upgrade upon check-in. Thoughts?
Hopefully someone who booked with points cancels their King, I'll be checking diligently in the mean-time. Fingers crossed!
I'm considering booking the two twin room, as I will have the opportunity to upgrade (or atleast side-grade to a King) as an Explorist. My only concern is the occupancy rate of the hotel, since I will be traveling during peak travel season. I don't value club access, let alone at 5K a night. Someone suggested to me that I booked the twin, and offer to pay for a side-grade or upgrade upon check-in. Thoughts?
Hopefully someone who booked with points cancels their King, I'll be checking diligently in the mean-time. Fingers crossed!
Nov 10, 2019, 6:44 pm
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Nov 10, 2019, 10:55 pm
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I'm considering booking the two twin room, as I will have the opportunity to upgrade (or atleast side-grade to a King) as an Explorist. My only concern is the occupancy rate of the hotel, since I will be traveling during peak travel season. I don't value club access, let alone at 5K a night. Someone suggested to me that I booked the twin, and offer to pay for a side-grade or upgrade upon check-in. Thoughts?
Nov 11, 2019, 12:17 am
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Nov 11, 2019, 12:47 am
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If the King Room is sold out, I would imagine it would stay that way. It's a busy hotel and they are pretty straight forward with availability and upgrade requests. A better bet would be to reach out to the hotel, say that you want to book the twin room on points and ask for a paid upgrade to a renovated king. They may be able to confirm it for you over email. It's worth it to stay in the renovated rooms in this hotel.
Nov 11, 2019, 11:27 am
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If the King Room is sold out, I would imagine it would stay that way. It's a busy hotel and they are pretty straight forward with availability and upgrade requests. A better bet would be to reach out to the hotel, say that you want to book the twin room on points and ask for a paid upgrade to a renovated king. They may be able to confirm it for you over email. It's worth it to stay in the renovated rooms in this hotel.