Park Hyatt Kyoto REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Nov 24, 2019, 3:13 pm
#361
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
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Nov 25, 2019, 2:30 am
#362
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 19
Will definitely report back. I'm not familiar with the physical layout of the property, but PH Tokyo does a good job of keeping non-staying visitors out of the way as there are direct elevators to the Manhattan Bar, I fear that is not really an option here if they continue to push the afternoon tea as a revenue stream.
The lobby does get fairly chaotic with a large amount of foot traffic.
Nov 25, 2019, 3:30 am
#363
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There were a fair number of tea patrons today, unsure if they were staying guests or walk ins. Seems like they seat tea guests in the inner area while people waiting to check in are generally placed at the seats near reception. It’s pretty easy to spot the difference since the tea patrons generally seem pretty happy while the hotel guests all look angry
The lobby does get fairly chaotic with a large amount of foot traffic.
The lobby does get fairly chaotic with a large amount of foot traffic.
Nov 25, 2019, 4:23 am
#364
Join Date: Jul 2008
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I have no idea how big the lobby is, but past posts describe it as an open area that includes seating for the afternoon tea. In this case, the layout/design could be the issue.
For example, in a vacuum, I probably wouldn't describe the Pen Tokyo lobby as small - but the layout is an absolute disaster. I wonder if it's a similar situation here.
For example, in a vacuum, I probably wouldn't describe the Pen Tokyo lobby as small - but the layout is an absolute disaster. I wonder if it's a similar situation here.
Nov 25, 2019, 5:21 am
#365
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 19
I think the lobby is a reasonably sized. There's a partial wall that divides the reception area from the "lounge" portion of the lobby. If you were to view the divider wall as separating the room horizontally, the main pathway separates the room vertically. This makes each section seem really small and a decent amount of foot traffic walks right through the middle of it all.
Nov 25, 2019, 11:54 am
#366
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
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I just had my stay on the 23,24 and I could see a problem if they can't check the guests in quick enough. If I recall, the Lobby has probably 3 seating areas and total 9-12 chairs, which probably can accommodate 3-4 families during check in. If there are no customers in the living room (tea area), then you can sit there, again the only thing separating the tea and the lobby (small) is a divider with 2 walk paths.
They have a tea lounge unattended on the 5 floor which has plenty of seating but only serves water (as of 11.24), but you don't have access unless you have a room key card, so they will have to bring you up (don't think they would do that and rather have you come back later). It's better just to leave your luggage and go site seeing and come back later, or just grab a quite bite at Kyoto Bistro (fairly priced in that area).
I see there would be a problem because the majority of the rooms are at the separate building which requires crossing a bridge and switching elevators when they bring you from the front desk to your room, lots of walk and going up and down for the staff. I wouldn't call them understaffed, it's just what it is, if a problem occurs, like a key card not working, or they need to bring food up or something, the staff needs to walk or wait for the elevator.
The wait is mainly caused by elites late checkout and there aren't many rooms, so not much they can do, unless they can opt out like Cosmopolitan LV and give only 1-2 pm check out.
They have a tea lounge unattended on the 5 floor which has plenty of seating but only serves water (as of 11.24), but you don't have access unless you have a room key card, so they will have to bring you up (don't think they would do that and rather have you come back later). It's better just to leave your luggage and go site seeing and come back later, or just grab a quite bite at Kyoto Bistro (fairly priced in that area).
I see there would be a problem because the majority of the rooms are at the separate building which requires crossing a bridge and switching elevators when they bring you from the front desk to your room, lots of walk and going up and down for the staff. I wouldn't call them understaffed, it's just what it is, if a problem occurs, like a key card not working, or they need to bring food up or something, the staff needs to walk or wait for the elevator.
The wait is mainly caused by elites late checkout and there aren't many rooms, so not much they can do, unless they can opt out like Cosmopolitan LV and give only 1-2 pm check out.
Nov 25, 2019, 12:34 pm
#367
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
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some photos
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Tea Lounge on the 5th Floor
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Gym 1
Gym 2
Gym 3
3
Locker room before entering bath/spa area
bathing area
Japanese style washing area (2 of them)
Steam room 1
Steam room 2
4
View from 5th floor next to elevator before tea lounge area
water in tea lounge
The basic room is big enough, I don't think I would pay for an upgrade. The Yasaka tower you can see it on the 5th floor windows next to the elevator, don't think I would pay for the view either, that is my opinion of course.
The twin beds in the room are quite small compared to my other stays at Suiran/Ritz, it might be tight for an adult + child, don't think they have room for a rollaway bed, so you might have to buy up a bigger room.
twin bed room
Tea Lounge on the 5th Floor
2
Gym 1
Gym 2
Gym 3
3
Locker room before entering bath/spa area
bathing area
Japanese style washing area (2 of them)
Steam room 1
Steam room 2
4
View from 5th floor next to elevator before tea lounge area
water in tea lounge
The basic room is big enough, I don't think I would pay for an upgrade. The Yasaka tower you can see it on the 5th floor windows next to the elevator, don't think I would pay for the view either, that is my opinion of course.
The twin beds in the room are quite small compared to my other stays at Suiran/Ritz, it might be tight for an adult + child, don't think they have room for a rollaway bed, so you might have to buy up a bigger room.
twin bed room
Nov 25, 2019, 2:49 pm
#369
Join Date: Dec 2009
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I’m actually not convinced by problems are caused solely by elite checkouts. My room had still not been serviced when we returned around 5pm. They had all day to clean it which leads me to believe that understaffing is at least partially responsible.
I also noticed that the cleaning staff don’t use carts or anything and only care tote bags with their supplies. They seem to need to return to the back to empty out trash and resupply after each room.
I also noticed that the cleaning staff don’t use carts or anything and only care tote bags with their supplies. They seem to need to return to the back to empty out trash and resupply after each room.
Nov 25, 2019, 2:50 pm
#370
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Nov 25, 2019, 7:39 pm
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I’m actually not convinced by problems are caused solely by elite checkouts. My room had still not been serviced when we returned around 5pm. They had all day to clean it which leads me to believe that understaffing is at least partially responsible.
I also noticed that the cleaning staff don’t use carts or anything and only care tote bags with their supplies. They seem to need to return to the back to empty out trash and resupply after each room.
I also noticed that the cleaning staff don’t use carts or anything and only care tote bags with their supplies. They seem to need to return to the back to empty out trash and resupply after each room.
Nov 25, 2019, 10:55 pm
#373
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: TYO
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I’m actually not convinced by problems are caused solely by elite checkouts. My room had still not been serviced when we returned around 5pm. They had all day to clean it which leads me to believe that understaffing is at least partially responsible.
I also noticed that the cleaning staff don’t use carts or anything and only care tote bags with their supplies. They seem to need to return to the back to empty out trash and resupply after each room.
I also noticed that the cleaning staff don’t use carts or anything and only care tote bags with their supplies. They seem to need to return to the back to empty out trash and resupply after each room.
Nov 25, 2019, 11:16 pm
#374
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Osaka
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I’m actually not convinced by problems are caused solely by elite checkouts. My room had still not been serviced when we returned around 5pm. They had all day to clean it which leads me to believe that understaffing is at least partially responsible.
I also noticed that the cleaning staff don’t use carts or anything and only care tote bags with their supplies. They seem to need to return to the back to empty out trash and resupply after each room.
I also noticed that the cleaning staff don’t use carts or anything and only care tote bags with their supplies. They seem to need to return to the back to empty out trash and resupply after each room.
That cleaning style works exceptionally well at PH Tokyo. It means guests never have to maneuver around carts in the hallway and the cleaning staff is completely unobtrusive.
Actually I would expect the room to be fully serviced twice daily, as it is at PH Tokyo, especially since rates (at least for base level rooms) at PH Kyoto seem to average double (or even more!) those at PH Tokyo.
Nov 25, 2019, 11:37 pm
#375
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The late cleaning is certainly dismaying. The hotel does not even seem to be full. Hyatt.com is showing at least 4 rooms available today.
That cleaning style works exceptionally well at PH Tokyo. It means guests never have to maneuver around carts in the hallway and the cleaning staff is completely unobtrusive.
Actually I would expect the room to be fully serviced twice daily, as it is at PH Tokyo, especially since rates (at least for base level rooms) at PH Kyoto seem to average double (or even more!) those at PH Tokyo.
That cleaning style works exceptionally well at PH Tokyo. It means guests never have to maneuver around carts in the hallway and the cleaning staff is completely unobtrusive.
Actually I would expect the room to be fully serviced twice daily, as it is at PH Tokyo, especially since rates (at least for base level rooms) at PH Kyoto seem to average double (or even more!) those at PH Tokyo.