Park Hyatt Tokyo

The Park Hyatt Tokyo is a Shinjuku district hotel located in the midst of Tokyo, Japan. The hotel, which has become well known for its ranking as the top hotel in the world in 2005 as well as its placement in Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation is a mainstay of downtown Tokyo’s trendiest district and a popular location for business men and celebrities alike to stay.

Location

Located on floors 39 through 52 of the Shinjuku Park Tower in Shinjuku, the Park Hyatt Tokyo has 177 rooms and its own private entrances and elevators from the floors below. This private access allows for more demure entry by high profile guests and has made hotel popular for a large array of clientele. The Shinjuku Park Tower itself was built by Kenzo Tange and features granite and glass exteriors and wide open spaces inside.

Features and Amenities

The Park Hyatt Tokyo features multiple well known amenities, including a swimming pool with an overlook of the city, a top floor New York Grill, and multiple New York style bars. Rooms are outfitted with cds and books and come with a silver key ring for entry. Outside of the hotel is the midst of the Shinjuku shopping and nightlife district where multiple different clubs, department stores, and attractions await. A $35-per-day spa features hot and cool marble pools, massive, open setting, and top notch spa products. Rooms range between $180 for a single to $400 for a double and up.

Lost in Translation

The Park Hyatt was feature in Sofia Coppola’s 2005 film starring Bill Murray and Scarlet Johansen. The hotel caters to those fans who are interested in viewing the rooms and bar in which the film was shot, providing maps and employees who can answer questions and direct sightseers. The pool from the film as well as the jazz lounge in which most of the bar scenes were shot are often filled with people who want to see the sets.

External Links

• Official Park Hyatt Tokyo Website