The much loved, but nowadays a bit dated, Park Hyatt Tokyo will close on May 7, 2024, to begin extensive renovations expected to take more than a year. The hotel should reopen in the 2nd quarter of 2025.
The hotel was probably the best city hotel when it opened in 1994 and was featured in the 2003 movie Lost In Translation. The hotel was supposed to close after the 2020 Olympics in early 2021, but these plans were pushed out by three years to 2024.
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Park Hyatt Tokyo Announcement:
Park Hyatt Tokyo Announces Hotel Upgrades to Begin in 2024
April 26, 2023
Park Hyatt Tokyo announces plans for a property-wide renewal of its guestrooms and facilities starting in spring 2024. The hotel will suspend operations from May 7, 2024 and is slated to reopen in the 2nd quarter of 2025. The planned enhancements coincide with the hotel’s 30th anniversary, ushering in a new chapter for the hotel, aimed at elevating the guest experience and revitalizing its iconic ambiance. Locals and worldly travelers alike have cherished the hotel as a sophisticated home-away-from-home since its opening in 1994, and the forthcoming updates will bring a fresh, modern feel to the already-renowned property.
To continue meeting the needs of today’s discerning travelers while preserving the hotel’s distinct and timeless design concept, acclaimed design agency Jouin Manku has been chosen to lead the transformation respecting the beloved design philosophy of the hotel’s notable original interior designer, John Morford.
In a joint statement, Mr. Patrick Jouin and Mr. Sanjit Manku, co-founders and CEOs of Jouin Manku share, “We are sincerely grateful that our studio has been given the rare opportunity to renovate Park Hyatt Tokyo and set the stage for this prestigious hotel’s much-anticipated future. We are excited to work with the hotel team to create a uniquely elegant design experience for guests, all in keeping with John Morford’s original vision. We thank the Park Hyatt Tokyo team for the trust they have placed in us.”
“As Park Hyatt Tokyo approaches its 30th anniversary next year, we are delighted to work with the wonderful team at Jouin Manku and our hotel’s associates to make this renewal a success,” said Fredrik Harfors, general manager of Park Hyatt Tokyo. “We are grateful for everyone’s patience and understanding as we embark on a journey to enhance the guest experience at our hotel. Drawing inspiration from the trailblazing legacy of Park Hyatt Tokyo, we are committed to creating an elevated atmosphere that will continue to shine as a beacon of understated luxury for decades to come.”
More information about the planned upgrades and construction schedule will be announced closer to the project’s start date.
About Jouin Manku
A singular multicultural and ambitious duo of designer and architect, Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku, have invented a trade at the crossroads of industrial production and the long tradition of craftsmanship. Along with architect Jacques Goubin and a team of 50 architects, interior architects, and designers, they conceive and orchestrate every element of the projects they create, erasing the lines between architecture, interior space, and objects. Associated with the greatest for exceptional projects, such as Alain Ducasse, Pierre Hermé, and Van Cleef & Arpels, the studio develops a creative dialectic dedicated to space planning and architectural design projects.
Conclusion
My first stay at the Park Hyatt Tokyo was probably in 2004/2005, and it was a pretty remarkable experience back then and still is service-wise. I was there most recently in late March.
As the press release puts it, the design is indeed timeless, but the rooms and suites need a throughout refreshment.
But the service still is top-notch. I made a last-minute reservation in 2022 and pulled up at the hotel 30 minutes later, and a bellman greeted me by my name, looking surprised to see me.
The rates at the hotel this year have been REALLY high, and it probably would have made sense to close the hotel during the pandemic and follow the original refurbishment timeline.
I cannot wait to return in 2025 when it has been refurbished, but I will be back at least a couple of times before the closure.