Apr 26, 2019, 11:27 pm
Last edit by: hailstorm
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
Jul 4, 2018, 9:49 pm
#1441
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 547
I will be staying here soon, but I haven't stayed here since 2013, and was told by the hotel that all rooms have been "fully" or "softly" renovated. I presume the Standard and View Rooms are "softly" renovated and all other rooms are "fully" renovated.
I found these photos from Hyatt, does your room (or design language) look more like this...
or this..?
Jul 5, 2018, 3:07 am
#1442
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,943
Nice view from our room.
My bad y’all. I was confusing renovated with deluxe. I did not inquire re changing rooms bc my crew would kill me after the long (but fun) day we’ve had. Anyway, seems like we have a nice setup and my issue with the bed is mine alone. Here are some pics.
Jul 5, 2018, 3:12 am
#1443
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Hotel’s website states this (below) re pool and gym access. What is the new WoH equivalent for Gold Passport?
Fees:
Visitors: JPY4,000（4,320）
Staying guests: JPY2,000 (2,160)
*Including fee for Fitness Center.
*All staying Gold Passport members have complimentary access to the swimming pool and fitness centre.
*Pool access is limited to guests over 5 years of age.
Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Fees:
Visitors: JPY4,000（4,320）
Staying guests: JPY2,000 (2,160)
*Including fee for Fitness Center.
*All staying Gold Passport members have complimentary access to the swimming pool and fitness centre.
*Pool access is limited to guests over 5 years of age.
Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Jul 5, 2018, 4:13 am
#1444
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, SEIBU PRINCE CLUB Silver, Marriott Gold
Posts: 20,436
It's free for all staying WoH member and their guests.
Japan is a country where, until fairly recently, most people slept on the floor. I would guess that that's where the preference for hard mattresses comes from.
Japan is a country where, until fairly recently, most people slept on the floor. I would guess that that's where the preference for hard mattresses comes from.
Jul 5, 2018, 4:54 am
#1445
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 547
Seems like you received a "softly" renovated room which looks decent enough (except that bathroom which looks like something from the 90's), especially for the P&C rates I'm booking with. Anyway, enjoy your stay in Tokyo with your family!
Jul 5, 2018, 4:11 pm
#1447
Join Date: Feb 2013
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I’d love some ramen and sushi recommendations for nearby. It’s hard to know what to pick with so many options. Prob need more moderate price point bc feeding hungry teen boys.
Jul 5, 2018, 4:17 pm
#1448
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Jul 5, 2018, 5:16 pm
#1449
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Posts: 7
Sometimes I feel like restaurant is more exclusive than the lounge as you will be sitting among majority paying customers.
Jul 5, 2018, 6:16 pm
#1450
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,943
Hotel’s website states this (below) re pool and gym access. What is the new WoH equivalent for Gold Passport?
Fees:
Visitors: JPY4,000（4,320）
Staying guests: JPY2,000 (2,160)
*Including fee for Fitness Center.
*All staying Gold Passport members have complimentary access to the swimming pool and fitness centre.
*Pool access is limited to guests over 5 years of age.
Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Fees:
Visitors: JPY4,000（4,320）
Staying guests: JPY2,000 (2,160)
*Including fee for Fitness Center.
*All staying Gold Passport members have complimentary access to the swimming pool and fitness centre.
*Pool access is limited to guests over 5 years of age.
Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Jul 5, 2018, 8:32 pm
#1451
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Ippudo in Shinjuku, a Fukuoka based popular tonkotsu ramen shop, never will disappoint. Menya Musashi is good too. Your hotel can give you a map to these and others.
Re sushi, it really depends what you are looking for, but in the Kabukicho area (not the really seedy part of it) there are some large, good value sushi restaurants where a family with teenage boys could eat a good casual sushi meal without spending a fortune. I believe there is a Tsukiji Sushiko location in the vicinity of Shinjuku San-Chome, on Omekai-dori. On the side of the Marui Men’s department store, i.e. the opposite side from Isetan.
For higher end sushi, the best in the immediate vicinity is Kyubei at the Keio Plaza. ¥20,000~ per person.
Last edited by MikeFromTokyo; Jul 5, 2018 at 8:50 pm
Jul 7, 2018, 5:13 pm
#1452
Join Date: Feb 2013
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There are so many ramen shops in the area, including some good ones within department stores adjacent to Shinjuku station.
Ippudo in Shinjuku, a Fukuoka based popular tonkotsu ramen shop, never will disappoint. Menya Musashi is good too. Your hotel can give you a map to these and others.
Re sushi, it really depends what you are looking for, but in the Kabukicho area (not the really seedy part of it) there are some large, good value sushi restaurants where a family with teenage boys could eat a good casual sushi meal without spending a fortune. I believe there is a Tsukiji Sushiko location in the vicinity of Shinjuku San-Chome, on Omekai-dori. On the side of the Marui Men’s department store, i.e. the opposite side from Isetan.
For higher end sushi, the best in the immediate vicinity is Kyubei at the Keio Plaza. ¥20,000~ per person.
We’ve highly appreciated the shuttle from Hyatt and the overall location. But they really need to change up the lounge offerings day to day. There is maybe one slight change each morning (like cream sauce vs tomato on the pasta or hard boiled vs scrambled egg or strawberry vs blueberry yogurt). Cocktail hour is literally same cheese and same pretzels etc. The served apps change but we didnt care for several so stopped ordering them. If they could have a rotation of breakfast items and self serve cocktails snacks that would make a difference.
Jul 7, 2018, 5:44 pm
#1454
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
Thanks, Mike! We will try Tsukiji Sushiko and Ippudo before we leave.
We’ve highly appreciated the shuttle from Hyatt and the overall location. But they really need to change up the lounge offerings day to day. There is maybe one slight change each morning (like cream sauce vs tomato on the pasta or hard boiled vs scrambled egg or strawberry vs blueberry yogurt). Cocktail hour is literally same cheese and same pretzels etc. The served apps change but we didnt care for several so stopped ordering them. If they could have a rotation of breakfast items and self serve cocktails snacks that would make a difference.
To get a really good breakfast, go to the all day dining restaurant on the lobby floor, or the casual Japanese restaurant on 2F. It’s not complimentary, but that’s where to go for a great American Breakfast or Japanese breakfast, respectively.
