An iconic Shinjuku landmark returns with a refined new chapter following its extensive restoration
Rising above Tokyo from the upper floors of Shinjuku Park Tower, Park Hyatt Tokyo has long been regarded as one of the city’s most distinctive luxury hotels. Internationally recognised for its appearance in Sofia Coppola’s film “Lost in Translation”, the hotel has also been featured among the World’s 50 Best Hotels and currently holds One Michelin Key, recognising it as a noteworthy destination for exceptional hospitality.
Following a comprehensive 19-month restoration, the landmark reopened in December 2025, introducing redesigned guestrooms and suites, revitalised public spaces, enhanced dining experiences and refreshed wellness facilities, while preserving the sense of calm and understated elegance that has defined the property since its opening in 1994.
Occupying floors 39 to 52 of the 52-storey Shinjuku Park Tower, Park Hyatt Tokyo offers an elevated perspective of the capital, with panoramic views extending across the city and, on clear days, towards Mount Fuji. Designed as a sophisticated private residence above the city, the hotel combines contemporary Japanese sensibility with an impressive collection of art, thoughtful design and highly personalised service.
Rooms & Suites at Park Hyatt Tokyo
The hotel now features 171 redesigned guestrooms and suites, reimagined by Paris-based design studio Jouin Manku as part of the recent restoration. The new interiors retain the property’s residential character while introducing warmer lighting, tactile materials, fluid layouts and contemporary Japanese art.
The redesign brings a quieter, more contemporary atmosphere to the rooms, with custom furnishings, softer green carpeting and the hotel’s characteristic combination of art, natural materials and carefully considered details. Signature elements, including Isamu Noguchi’s iconic washi lamps and magnolia leaf motifs, remain part of the hotel’s visual identity.
The accommodation collection ranges from spacious guestrooms with King or Twin beds to a selection of distinctive suites, including the Park Suite, Governor’s Suite, Diplomatic Suite, Tokyo Suite and Presidential Suite. Depending on the category and location, guests can enjoy expansive views across Tokyo or towards Mount Fuji.
More than simply a place to stay, the guestrooms are designed as private retreats above one of the world’s most energetic cities.
Design, Art & Amenities
One of Park Hyatt Tokyo’s enduring qualities is the way its interiors encourage a sense of separation from the pace of the city below. The recent restoration has preserved this philosophy while introducing a more contemporary interpretation of the hotel’s original design.
The property was conceived within architect Kenzo Tange’s landmark Shinjuku Park Tower, with the original interiors designed by John Morford. Today, the hotel continues to combine architecture, art and residential-style interiors, creating an atmosphere that feels intimate despite its extraordinary scale.
Among its quieter spaces is The Library, located on the 41st floor. Home to more than 2,000 carefully selected books covering art, culture, history and related subjects, it remains one of the hotel’s most distinctive spaces for reading, reflection and discovery.
The hotel also offers dedicated event and banquet spaces, as well as the Pastry Boutique and Delicatessen, extending the Park Hyatt experience beyond the guestrooms.
Dining
Dining remains at the heart of the Park Hyatt Tokyo experience, with a collection of restaurants and lounges combining exceptional cuisine with some of the city’s most memorable views.
On the 52nd floor, New York Grill continues to be one of Tokyo’s best-known dining destinations. Its dramatic setting combines panoramic 360-degree views with an open kitchen, live jazz and the restaurant’s distinctive New York-inspired interiors. Following the restoration, the space has returned to its original black-and-chrome aesthetic, complemented by artworks including murals by Italian artist Valerio Adami. Under Chef de Cuisine Ben Wheeler, the menu focuses on premium ingredients and bold, uncomplicated flavours.
Also high above Tokyo, Kozue presents modern Japanese cuisine inspired by the traditions of kaiseki. Led by Chef de Cuisine Nobuhiro Yoshida, its seasonal menus focus on balance, simplicity and the natural character of carefully selected ingredients. The restaurant’s warm walnut interiors and panoramic views towards Mount Fuji provide an elegant setting for the experience.
Girandole by Alain Ducasse brings a French brasserie sensibility to the hotel, offering a more relaxed dining experience throughout the day, including breakfast.
Meanwhile, The Peak Lounge & Bar, positioned within the hotel’s dramatic atrium on the 41st floor, provides a sophisticated setting for afternoon tea, Champagne and original cocktails, with the city stretching out beyond the windows.
At street level, the Delicatessen offers a more casual approach to dining, while the Pastry Boutique provides freshly baked pastries, cakes, chocolates and seasonal creations. The Delicatessen reopened in March 2026 following the restoration, adding another dimension to the hotel’s culinary offering.
Club On The Park
For those looking to retreat from the energy of Tokyo, Club On The Park occupies two floors of the hotel and brings together spa, fitness and wellness facilities in a striking setting above the city.
Spanning approximately 2,100 square metres, the facility includes a 8-by-20-metre indoor swimming pool beneath a dramatic glass atrium, with panoramic views of Tokyo and Mount Fuji. The fitness facilities feature Technogym equipment alongside dedicated fitness and stretching studios, while personal trainers are available for guests seeking a more tailored programme.
The spa includes seven private treatment rooms, marble whirlpools, saunas and cold-plunge facilities. Treatments have been designed around the rhythm of Tokyo and the changing seasons, combining Japanese and Western techniques with carefully selected products and oils.
The result is a wellness experience that feels particularly suited to the hotel itself: sophisticated, understated and deliberately removed from the intensity of the city below.
A New Chapter for a Tokyo Icon
Park Hyatt Tokyo has always offered something slightly different from the traditional idea of a city hotel. Its appeal lies not only in its extraordinary position above Shinjuku, but in the feeling of calm it creates within one of the world’s busiest capitals.
The recent restoration builds on that identity rather than replacing it. The redesigned guestrooms, revitalised dining spaces, renewed wellness facilities and restored public areas bring a fresh perspective to an established Tokyo landmark, while retaining the art, architecture and residential atmosphere that have made the hotel so recognisable.
For travellers looking to experience Tokyo from above, Park Hyatt Tokyo remains an address where the energy of the city and the tranquillity of a private retreat meet in remarkable balance.
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