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In May 2024, the Park Hyatt Tokyo closed, so that it could undergo a major renovation. There’s now an exciting update, because after a 19-month project, the hotel has reopened as of today… and I can’t wait to stay!
Refreshed 171-room Park Hyatt Tokyo opens
The Park Hyatt Tokyo has reopened as of December 9, 2025. Since the spring of 2024, the hotel had been undergoing a full renovation, including of public areas and guest rooms. The hotel first opened in 1994, so this renovation coincided with the property’s 30th anniversary.
The hotel has 171 accommodations, including 142 rooms and 29 suites, and it occupies the upper 14 floors (levels 39-52) of Shinjuku Park Tower. The deluxe rooms at the Park Hyatt Tokyo are a spacious 484 square feet (45 square meters)…
…while the standard suites measure 915 square feet (85 square meters).
The Park Hyatt Tokyo’s famous dining outlets are maintaining the same concept after the renovation, with New York Bar & Grill, Girandole by Alain Ducasse, Kozue, and Peak Lounge & Bar.
Here’s how Park Hyatt Tokyo General Manager Fredrik Harfors describes the work that was done to update this property:
“We have long looked forward to this moment, and now that it has arrived, we cannot help but to feel both humbled and incredibly proud. For more than three decades, Park Hyatt Tokyo has held a special place in the hearts of guests who have created and shared meaningful moments within these walls—a place that has come to feel like home. This restoration honors that legacy while looking ahead— warmer light, quieter forms, and thoughtfully revitalized dining, wellness, and social spaces that deepen the sense of calm and understated luxury the hotel is known for. Today marks not only a celebration of our history, but the beginning of an inspiring new chapter that invites guests to rediscover the hotel anew.”
Paris-based design agency Jouin Manku was in charge of this project, claiming it approached this restoration “with sensitivity and boldness, undertaking the unique challenge of refining a hotel whose cinematic presence, cultural significance, and architectural pedigree have made it one of the world’s most recognized addresses.”
Park Hyatt Tokyo rates & points requirements
With the Park Hyatt Tokyo now being open, what are rates like? For those redeeming points, this is a Category 8 World of Hyatt property, meaning a free night redemption in a standard room costs 35,000-45,000 points per night. Meanwhile a free night redemption in a standard suite costs 56,000-66,000 points per night.
Cash rates at the Park Hyatt Tokyo currently start at around 120,000 JPY (800 USD) per night, and that’s before taxes and fees. However, there’s quite a bit of seasonal variation, and as you’d expect, rates are highest in the spring and fall, with the lowest rates being in the winter.
If you are looking to book a cash stay here, I’d recommend doing so through the Hyatt Privé program, which offers extra perks like room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and a hotel credit.
I can’t wait to return to the Park Hyatt Tokyo!
The Park Hyatt Tokyo is an iconic hotel, in particular because it appeared in many scenes of the movie “Lost in Translation.” However, before undergoing a renovation, there’s no denying that the hotel was a bit past its prime, including with things like in-room technology.
It’s a shame that the hotel didn’t take the opportunity to undergo a renovation during the peak of the pandemic, when Japan’s borders were mostly closed to foreigners. Rather, it has been happening at a time when Japan is seeing a huge number of visitors.
Admittedly a lot of businesses have had the same issue — they just didn’t know how the pandemic would play out, and/or didn’t have the money (or didn’t want to spend the money) to make major changes.
I can’t wait to stay at this hotel again. Based on the pictures and details of the updated property, it sure seems like this refresh wasn’t too radical, despite how long it took. The goal was clearly to keep the vibe of the property the same, while bringing it into current times in terms of a fresh look, technology, and more.
The Park Hyatt Tokyo has always gone for understated elegance rather than some over-the-top design, and that concept is continuing.
Bottom line
The Park Hyatt Tokyo has reopened, after a renovation of 19 months. I look forward to staying at this property again, as it’s truly such an incredible, unique hotel. There’s something about the vibe of this place that can’t otherwise be described and that’s unmatched, which makes it among my favorite in the world.
Anyone else excited about the Park Hyatt Tokyo reopening?
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