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Park Hyatt Tokyo

Location & practical

Tokyo, Above the Noise

  • Kenzo Tange’s landmark, high above Shinjuku.
  • Jazz, art and a 52nd floor skyline.
  • A restored design classic with remarkable views.
  • €780–2,250 / night
  • 171 rooms
  • Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku

At the New York Bar, the bartender has a formidable collection of whisky behind him and all of Tokyo beyond the windows. Jazz fills the room, the city glitters below, and it becomes clear why Sofia Coppola chose this setting for Lost in Translation. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson may have made the bar famous, but it has hardly needed Hollywood's help to keep its appeal.

The real surprise at Park Hyatt Tokyo is how intimate it feels. Outside, Kenzo Tange's Shinjuku Park Tower is an imposing composition of granite, glass and angular rooftops. Inside, designer John Morford created something closer to the private residence of an art collector. He even selected the library's 2,000 books himself. Dark timber, muted greens, carefully placed paintings and views that stretch as far as Mount Fuji give the place its unmistakable character. When Parisian studio Jouin Manku renovated the hotel in 2025, they wisely resisted the temptation to reinvent it. The bedrooms are lighter, the bathrooms more comfortable, but the original personality remains.

By morning, Tokyo presents a different spectacle. From the 20 metre swimming pool, the enormous city looks almost orderly through the glass. Downstairs, Girandole by Alain Ducasse serves French brasserie cooking surrounded by Vera Mercer's photographs of European café life. You could easily devote another afternoon to the hotel's restaurants, art and remarkable interiors before remembering that Shinjuku is waiting outside.

The location in quieter West Shinjuku offers some welcome distance from the neon and crowds around the station. One piece of advice: choose your room carefully. The entry King has an obstructed outlook, while the Deluxe and Corner Premium King give the skyline the attention it deserves. After all, waking up above Tokyo is rather the point of staying here.

  • Urban setting Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa

Rooms.

The Flânons choice

Which room would we choose?

1 King Bed, Corner, Premium is my pick for a skyline stay: two aspects and a bathtub with a view, without needing to book a full suite. For a separate sitting room, choose the Park Suite, 1 King Bed.

All 19 room types

1 King Bed

45 m²

King bed · Obstructed view · Bathtub · Daybed

King room on floors 43–44, with a daybed, walk-in closet and soaking bath. The outlook is obstructed and does not provide a city view.

1 King Bed, City View

45 m²

King bed · City view · Bathtub

High floor king room on floors 48–50, with a city view and a deep soaking bath. Extra beds cannot be added.

2 Twin Beds, City View

50 m²

Twin beds · City view · Bathtub · Accessible option

Twin bedroom on floors 42–50, with skyline views and deep soaking bath. Some accessible rooms are in this category; request them in advance.

1 King Bed, Deluxe

55 m²

King bed · City view · Mountain view possible · Daybed · Bathtub

Three large windows overlooking either the city or Mount Fuji, with daybed, separate shower and soaking tub. Specify the preferred orientation.

2 Double Beds, Deluxe

55 m²

Double beds · City view · Mountain view possible · Daybed · Bathtub

Two double beds and three large windows on floors 42–51, facing either the city or Mount Fuji; daybed and deep soaking bath.

1 King Bed, Corner, Premium

60 m²

King bed · Corner room · Panoramic view · Bathtub with view · Connecting room option

Four windows facing two directions, with city or Mount Fuji outlook and a bathtub by the view. Connecting option with a City View Twin room. No extra bed.

1 King Bed, Premier

65 m²

King bed · Corner room · City view · Bathtub with view

Corner bedroom on floors 42–44, with four windows in two directions, a city view and a bathtub with a view. No extra bed.

2 Double Beds, Premier

65 m²

Double beds · Corner room · Panoramic view · Bathtub with view

Corner accommodation on the 51st floor with four windows framing the city and Mount Fuji direction; bathtub with a view.

Park Suite, 1 King Bed

85 m²

King bed · City view · Separate living room · Bathtub · Walk in closet

The newly introduced suite category on floors 45–47, with separate living room, dining table for two, walk-in closet and city views.

Park Suite, 2 Double Beds

85 m²

Double beds · City view · Separate living room · Bathtub · Walk in closet

The same new suite concept with two double beds on floors 42–44, separate living room and city views.

Park Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

95 m²

King bed · Separate living room · Mountain view possible · Bathtub · Connecting room option

On floors 42–44 with separate sitting and sleeping rooms, dining table for four, and either a city or Mount Fuji view. Can connect with a Deluxe Double room.

Park Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

95 m²

Double beds · City view · Separate living room · Bathtub

Two double beds, city views and a separate living room on floors 42–45; four person dining table and deep soaking bath.

Park Premier Suite, 2 Double Beds

100 m²

Double beds · City view · Separate living room · Bathtub

Upper floor suite on floors 46–51, with a separate living room, city views, dining table for four and a deep bath.

Ambassador Suite, 1 King Bed

115 m²

King bed · Panoramic view · Separate living room · Bathtub · Walk in closet

Located on floors 42–44 with separate living area, entrance foyer, dining table for four and outlook towards the city and Mount Fuji.

Governor’s Suite, 2 Double Beds

140 m²

Double beds · City view · Grand piano · Hinoki bathtub · Separate living room

On the 44th floor, with a grand piano, a separate living room and a Japanese hinoki wood soaking bath.

Diplomat Suite, 1 King Bed

160 m²

King bed · City view · Grand piano · Bathtub with view · Separate living room · Connecting room option

On the 48th floor, with a grand piano, pantry, dining for six and a bath facing the city. Can connect with a City View Twin room.

Diplomat Suite, 2 Double Beds

160 m²

Double beds · City view · Grand piano · Bathtub with view · Separate living room

On the 49th floor, with grand piano, panoramic city views, pantry, dining for six and a bath overlooking Tokyo.

Tokyo Suite, 1 King Bed

220 m²

King bed · City view · Grand piano · Private sauna · Kitchen · Separate living room · Connecting room option

Restored to its original interior design on the 50th floor. Includes grand piano, private steam sauna, kitchen and dining table for eight; connecting twin bedroom possible.

Presidential Suite, 1 Super King Bed

290 m²

Super king bed · Panoramic view · Grand piano · Private sauna · Jet bathtub · Separate living room · Kitchen

The hotel’s largest suite on the 51st floor, with several salons, grand piano, dining for ten, bar, kitchen, steam sauna and marble jet bath overlooking the skyline.

The entry **1 King Bed** has an obstructed outlook. Deluxe rooms may face the city or Mount Fuji; request the exact orientation before confirming. The Governor’s Suite is notable for its hinoki bathtub, while the Tokyo Suite preserves the original interior design.

Good to know.

Location
2, 3-chōme-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-1055, Japan
Open map & directions
Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00
Parking
Self parking is available in the Shinjuku Park Tower garage; valet parking is also offered. Both are charged, and rates should be checked before arrival.
Getting around
Shinjuku Station is served by JR, Tokyo Metro and private railway lines. Tochomae on the Toei Oedo Line is closer. The hotel operates a complimentary nine-seat shuttle between Shinjuku Station and its main entrance, normally every 30 minutes during daytime and evening service.
Arriving
Park Hyatt Tokyo occupies floors 39–52 of Shinjuku Park Tower at 3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku. From Shinjuku Station, use the hotel shuttle near the L Tower west of the station or take a short taxi ride. Advance car transfers can be arranged from Haneda or Narita airports.
Pets
Pets are not accepted; trained service animals are exempt.
Accessibility
The hotel confirms accessible guest rooms with bathroom grab bars and accessible routes through the property. Request the suitable room type and any additional assistance directly before booking.
Travelling with children
Children of all ages are welcome. Baby cots, high chairs, infant bathing items and some connecting rooms are available on request. The New York Bar and Peak Bar admit guests aged 20 and over only. Swimming pool hours vary by child age; adult supervision is required.
Dietary options
Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten free

Worth knowing

  • Check the room outlook before booking. The entry King category has an obstructed view; Deluxe and corner rooms have city or Mount Fuji orientations, with mountain visibility dependent on the weather.
  • Children are welcome, but both New York Bar and Peak Bar are restricted to guests aged 20 and older. Pets are not accepted except service animals.
  • The 47th floor pool has supervised child access rules. The 45th floor spa facilities carry a separate admission for regular guest rooms, while suite guests have spa access included. Reserve treatments ahead.
  • Reserve New York Grill, Kozue and Girandole in advance, especially for a preferred view. New York Bar and Peak Bar do not take advance bar reservations. Breakfast is included only with eligible rates.
  • The hotel is in western Shinjuku; use the small complimentary station shuttle or a taxi with luggage. The pool will be closed for scheduled maintenance on 10 December 2026.

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