By Shawn Gallagher
Japan has been a popular tourist destination for the past several years. With this, I often hear questions like “Which Hyatt hotel should I stay in when I’m in Tokyo?” “Should I stay in this one or that one?” It’s important to ask these things after all, as each hotel offers different benefits in terms of location and service.
To answer these questions, I’ve put together here an overview of every Hyatt hotel in the Tokyo area. This will be mostly from a location and convenience perspective, as I have my own Tokyo residence and thus never had the need to stay at a hotel in the city (aside from the Grand Hyatt Tokyo). However, I do have 18 years of experience navigating and getting around the city, so I’ll put that into play with these Hyatt properties.
With that said, let’s get to these hotels!
Hyatt Regency Tokyo
The Hyatt Regency Tokyo is located near Shinjuku, right by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. The closest train station is Tochomae on the Oedo Subway Line, which is 1 stop away from Shinjuku station, which has a ton of transportation options. You can easily walk to Shinjuku station as well; it’s about a 10-15 minute walk.
Shinjuku is not the most convenient when coming from the airport. From Haneda Airport, it’s a bit of a trip if you use public transportation, including one or two transfers. I would recommend an airport bus service to Shinjuku, like the Limousine Bus. These are convenient for luggage and direct trips to your final destination. For those arriving in Narita Airport, it’s best to take the Narita Express directly to Shinjuku, which takes about 90 minutes.
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The proximity to the biggest train station in the world, Shinjuku Station, makes this hotel desirable. With trains going in every direction imaginable, you’ll never be far from any place in the city aside from a few places further east. Shinjuku itself is a tourist spot as well, and being right next to the energy of this part of the city will no doubt make a great experience.
This Regency is also a solid choice regarding service and the hotel itself. Keep in mind that parts of the hotel are seeing renovations and reconstruction until 2025. If that might seem bothersome, it might be a good idea to look elsewhere.
Park Hyatt Tokyo
*NOTE: The Park Hyatt Tokyo is undergoing renovations and is scheduled to reopen in October 2025.*
The Park Hyatt Tokyo is located in a similar spot to the Hyatt Regency Tokyo. It’s also in the Shinjuku area, near the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building. The difference with the Park Hyatt is that there isn’t a close train station like the Regency did with Tochomae Station. Going anywhere by public transportation will require a 15 minute walk to Shinjuku Station. However, you can make use of their shuttle service from the hotel to Shinjuku L Tower (next door to the station).
The airport situation is pretty much the same as the Regency. An airport express bus is the best from Haneda Airport, and the Narita Express is the best from Narita. A chauffered-car or taxi service can also be arranged, which can be convenient as the hotel is located right next to the Shinjuku exit on the Route 4 Expressway.
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Although transit access may be a bit difficult compared to other properties, you will still get a lot out of this hotel with top-tier service and quality rooms. After all, the Park Hyatt is one of the best properties the entire city has to offer, especially after the renovations that will finish next year.
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
In my opinion, the Andaz Tokyo is the best in terms of both location and quality. It’s located in a very central area of the city near Tokyo Tower, and the rooms are top-notch with high-level service. This is a category 7 hotel.
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It’s a 1 minute walk from Toranomon Hills Station on the Hibiya subway line. You can also take 5 minutes to walk to Toranomon Station on the Ginza subway line, which itself is one stop away from Shinbashi Station, a bigger station servicing many different lines. Its central location makes it great for visiting all the tourist sites; you’ll never be too far away from any of the must-visit places.
From Haneda Airport, it’ll be best to take the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho station, then change to the Yamanote Line and take it to Shinbashi. From there, you can either walk or take the Ginza subway line 1 stop to Toranomon station. If you’re coming from Narita, I would take the Narita Express to Tokyo station (55 minutes), then change to the Yamanote line and take it to Shinbashi.
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This hotel offers sweeping views of the city. Rooms are located from the 47th to the 50th floor, so you’re guaranteed a view of the city no matter which room you stay. As someone who loves city views and skylines, this is a must-visit.
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo
This Hyatt Centric is located decently close to the Andaz. It’s another one of the Hyatts that I think is the best for location. It’s located in the Ginza district, which is pretty much the equivalent of 5th Ave in New York City. Train stations in proximity are Ginza station (3 minute walk) from the Ginza and Hibiya subway lines and Shinbashi and Yurakucho stations from the JR Lines (both 5-10 minute walks). You’ll be in the middle of all the action.
Transportation from the airport is pretty much identical to going to the Andaz. From Haneda, take the Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho, and change to the Yamanote Line and take it to Shinbashi. From Narita, take the Narita Express to Tokyo station, and then change to the Marunochi subway line and ride it 1 stop to Ginza station.
Similar to the Andaz again, a great part of this hotel is its central location and the ease to travel in any direction. Most of Tokyo’s sites are easily accessible with the given transportation options near the hotel.
Although you won’t get the views you’d get at the Andaz, the rooms are still modern and high quality. The combination of its unbeatable location and its new hotel building will no doubt make a pleasant stay.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo
The Grand Hyatt Tokyo is another Hyatt property offering the best of the best. It’s in the Roppongi district, which I personally think is a fun area to spend nights in. It’s served by the Oedo and Hibiya subway lines at Roppongi station.
A difficulty with the Grand Hyatt is how it can be a bit of an effort to go to various parts of the city. Because the hotel is on just 2 subway lines, there will always be a connection necessary to get to and from various parts of the city.
For those arriving at Haneda Airport, take the Keikyu Line (thru service to the Asakusa subway line) to Daimon Station. Change there to the Oedo subway line and take it to Roppongi. From Narita Airport, you can either take the Narita Express to Tokyo Station and make transfers from there, or take an airport express bus to Roppongi (about 120 minutes). Chauffeur services are also available to and from both airports.
Although it’s not as central of a location compared to some of the other Hyatt properties in the city, I think it’s still a lot of fun to be located in the middle of Roppongi. It’s a vibrant entertainment district with a sizable American expat community living there. You won’t have trouble finding things to do during your stay.
Hotel Toranomon Hills: The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Hotel Toranomon Hills is a new property located pretty much across the street from the Andaz. Transportation and airport access are identical, and it also shares the benefit of a central location for those wanting to visit various parts of the city.
Since the pros of this hotel and the Andaz are pretty much the same, it might come down to personal preference. I personally would take the Andaz for the sweeping views of the city, but that’s not to say that Hotel Toranomon Hills is a bad choice either. Plus, you can unlock The Unbound Collection by Hyatt towards Hyatt Brand Explorer.
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Hyatt House Shibuya
This Hyatt House is located in the heart of the famous Shibuya district. You’ll find yourself right in the middle of the action in the area. Transportation wise, Shibuya station will offer many different options to various destinations. However, it may be a bit of a drag when you want to explore places on the eastern side of the city.
From Haneda Airport, you can either take the Keikyu Line to Shinagawa Station and change to the Yamanote Line, or an airport express bus directly to Shibuya Station. From Narita, I recommend just taking the Narita Express directly.
This is a new hotel that just opened its doors earlier this year. Don’t expect top-tier amenities and larger rooms like you would at the Park Hyatt or the Andaz, but the vibe of the new hotel should be more than enough for a comfortable stay. If you’re there to explore Japan anyway, location is the most important.
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