TOKYO – Park Hyatt Tokyo officially reopened on Dec. 9 following a 19-month restoration, marking the most extensive renewal in its 30-year history. The reopening underscores the enduring legacy of Asia’s first Park Hyatt hotel, which has shaped global perceptions of Tokyo’s luxury hospitality since opening in 1994 and now welcomes a new generation of travelers.
Perched atop Shinjuku Park Tower and designed by the late Pritzker Prize laureate Kenzo Tange, Park Hyatt Tokyo was a rule breaker from the start. Its soaring glass atriums, residential-style interiors by John Morford, and panoramic views of Tokyo and Mt. Fuji introduced an unprecedented expression of international luxury to Japan. The hotel later gained worldwide recognition through Sofia Coppola’s film “Lost in Translation,” securing its place in popular culture.
King Bed Deluxe at Park Hyatt Tokyo by Jouin Manku (c) Yongjoon Choi
“We have long looked forward to this moment, and now that it has arrived, we cannot help but feel both humbled and incredibly proud,” said Fredrik Harfors, general manager of Park Hyatt Tokyo.
Occupying floors 39 to 52 of Shinjuku Park Tower, the hotel remains one of Tokyo’s most recognizable landmarks. Tange’s pioneering mixed-use high-rise architecture is complemented by Morford’s vision of a private urban residence, where steel, glass and wood combine to create a refined, understated aesthetic that continues to define the property.
Among the highlights of the renewal are 171 redesigned guestrooms and suites by Studio Jouin Manku. The rooms feature fluid layouts, tactile materials, seamless wet-room bathrooms and curated contemporary Japanese art, offering guests a serene retreat above the city.
Girandole by Alain Ducasse
The reopening also introduces Girandole by Alain Ducasse, a new Parisian dining concept developed with the Ducasse Paris Group founded by the celebrated chef. Helmed by Chef de Cuisine Kojiro Tsutsumi, the restaurant blends classic French brasserie traditions with Japanese precision and seasonal ingredients.
Meanwhile, the iconic New York Grill and Bar on the 52nd floor returns with its original black-and-chrome grandeur intact. Under Chef de Cuisine Ben Wheeler, the menu highlights premium ingredients with bold simplicity, reaffirming Park Hyatt Tokyo’s place at the heart of the city’s dining scene. - FJJ, PR
