Occupying the top 14 floors of Shinjuku Park Tower, the Park Hyatt Tokyo is one of the most grand and soaring skyscrapers in Tokyo reaching over 47 floors. With only 177 rooms, the hotel is definitely intimate by Japanese standards. You arrive at the hotel with an immediate sense of tranquility and well-being, which is exactly what the hotel is designed for. Designed by celebrated Japanese architect, Dr. Kenzo Tange, and American interior designer John Morford, the 47th floor is the crown jewel of the hotel. The 47th floor is a glass pyramid, allowing natural light to stream through, and is home to a gym, aerobics, studio, and huge swimming pool. It is also one of the only vantage points in Tokyo in which you can see the three main wonders: Tokyo city, Mt. Fuji, and Kanto Plain.

Located on the 45th floor is the Club on the Park, their luxurious and pampering spa. The spa includes whirlpools, wet and dry saunas, cold plunge pools, and the treatments rooms. The aestheticians provide specialize treatments based upon what your body needs. However, my favorite treatment is definitely the ‘Tokyo Journey’, in which they combine Japanese and Western techniques into a facial and massage. Talk about best of both worlds! They also have an exclusive line of treatments for mean from Collin’s line of products, based in France.

The luxury rooms and suites at the Park Hyatt incorporate a contemporary private residence concept coupled by sleek amenities and spectacular views of Tokyo at night-time. The spacious rooms average over 50 sqm and feature stylishly appointed interiors, with earthy tones of deep green and brown. The bathrooms are fitted with a deep soaking tub and separate shower, and each of the rooms display original hand-crafted artwork by a local Japanese artists. If you can, opt for the Park Suite, this suite has some of the best views of Mt. Fuji and has rare Hokkaido water elm panelling.

My favorite aspect of this hotel is it’s array of dining options. One of the reasons I love Japan so much is it’s food (this is no surprise to anyone who follows our Instagram) and the Park Hyatt spares no expense on it’s restaurants. There are three restaurants, 2 deli’s, and three bars to chose from when it comes to eating and drinking. Kozue is the contemporary Japanese style restaurant, insider tip: order the “Shun” tasting course. If you’re looking for the perfect place for some aprés-dinner drinks, The New York Bar is one of the hottest tickets in town, not to mention their Grill menu is fantastic. At sunset you must go to The Peak Bar for a glass of champagne to watch the sun go down under a sea of lanterns in their bamboo garden.

Park Hyatt was designed and built to be a luxurious, modern, yet subtly homey place to make this your go-to hotel in Tokyo. If it works for even the pickiest of travelers, then be rest assured you will not be disappointed at this landmark hotel.

Photographs courtesy of the property.