10/10
Has stood the test of time! World class staff. Hopefully the renovation doesn’t lose the spirit!!!
Tokyo · head to head
Park Hyatt Tokyo vs Palace Hotel Tokyo
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Palace Hotel Tokyo is $729 a night less. They are 6.4 km apart.
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The honest take
Palace Hotel Tokyo is $55 cheaper a night, has a stronger guest rating from a much larger sample (9.6 from 434 reviews versus no score from 100), and offers seven restaurants against Park Hyatt's three plus a coffee shop. Park Hyatt Tokyo counters with a spa, indoor pool and the New York Grill, and sits in Shinjuku rather than Marunouchi, a genuinely different city experience. On the numbers alone, book Palace Hotel Tokyo. Book Park Hyatt instead if the Shinjuku high-rise view and that bar matter more to you than the small saving.
The look and the feel
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Park Hyatt Tokyo occupies the top floors of the Shinjuku Park Tower, designed by Kenzo Tange, and the interiors by John Morford lean into dark wood, low light and a kind of hushed 1990s minimalism that Sofia Coppola made iconic in Lost in Translation. The lobby on the 41st floor is quiet, all warm timber and long views over west Tokyo through floor-to-ceiling glass. The New York Grill and Bar, one floor up, is the reason people book the hotel at all: jazz most nights, a wall of city lights, a wine list that takes itself seriously. Rooms are large by Tokyo standards, understated, more study than boudoir.
Guests who want the skyline-bar romance and a self-contained aerie above the Shinjuku sprawl.
Palace Hotel Tokyo
Palace Hotel Tokyo sits directly across the moat from the Imperial Palace in Marunouchi, rebuilt in 2012 with interiors that mix washi paper, lacquer and clean contemporary lines rather than old-world grandeur. The lobby lounge looks straight onto palace greenery and Fuji tower blocks beyond, a calmer, more corporate calm than Shinjuku's neon churn. Seven restaurants spread across Japanese, French and international kitchens give it more culinary range on paper, and the address puts Tokyo Station, Ginza and the financial district within walking distance.
Guests who want to be near the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station and Ginza with a wider spread of dining on site.
Booking Park Hyatt over Palace means giving up two extra restaurants and trading a review base of 434 verified guests for one of only 100 with no aggregate score shown.
Park Hyatt Tokyo is the more atmospheric room to sit in after dark, thanks to Morford's timber-and-glass minimalism and the New York Grill's view, though Palace Hotel Tokyo's palace-facing calm and washi detailing make a strong, quieter case of its own.
The numbers
| Park Hyatt Tokyo | Palace Hotel Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,110 | $1,381 |
| Guest rating | — | 9.6/10 |
| Reviews | 100 | 434 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 6.4 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Park Hyatt Tokyo has
Nothing on our list that Palace Hotel Tokyo lacks.
Only Palace Hotel Tokyo has
Nothing on our list that Park Hyatt Tokyo lacks.
What guests actually say
Park Hyatt Tokyo
- excellent attention to detail
- amazing views
- friendly and helpful staff
- restaurants need advance booking
- furniture starting to look dated
Palace Hotel Tokyo
- impeccable, super nice staff
- great location near Tokyo Station
- amazing view with balcony
- extra fee for small spa
- TV a bit out of date
“-the staff was just super nice and helpful”
Park Hyatt Tokyo guests come away happier overall, praising near-universal excellence in service and views with only minor practical gripes, whereas Palace Hotel guests note more specific downsides like extra spa fees and dated TVs.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Park Hyatt Tokyo
- 1 King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$2,110
- 2 Twin Beds DeluxeRoom Only · free cancellation$2,149
- 1 King BedRoom Only$2,191
Palace Hotel Tokyo
- Deluxe Room 1 King Bed King Only 45SQM 484SQFTRoom Only$1,341
- Deluxe Room 1 King Bed King Only 45SQM 484SQFTRoom Only · free cancellation$1,344
- Deluxe King RoomRoom Only$1,374
In guests' own words
Park Hyatt Tokyo
10/10
Luxury stay close to Shinjuku. Amazing view. Fantastic service. Only downside is that the on-site restaurants need to be booked in advance, depending on the season.
10/10
This hotel has amazingly views. Rooms are big. I loved Park Hyatt Tokyo.
Palace Hotel Tokyo
10/10
“Outstanding.”
Impeccable service, outstanding facilities, fabulous rooms.
10/10
-the staff was just super nice and helpful -one of the best looking hotel I've ever been to. -amazing view and to have a balcony in your room is just fantastic and rare in Tokyo. -5 min walk to Tokyo Station
-TV was a bit out of date
About each
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Luxurious Spa Experience Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at our exquisite spa, offering a truly pampering experience. After your spa session, unwind in the indoor pool or spa tub for the ultimate relaxation. Gourmet Dining and Entertainment Savor delectable dishes at New York Grill or enjoy 24-hour room service. With 3 restaurants, a…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Palace Hotel Tokyo
Luxurious 5-Star Accommodation in Marunouchi Business District Elegant Rooms and Top-Notch Amenities Indulge in spacious rooms with modern amenities including a large LCD TV, blu-ray/DVD player, and a spa-like en suite bathroom. Stay connected with free WiFi and enjoy the convenience of a safety box, fridge, and electric kettle in every room. Dining…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Park Hyatt Tokyo
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Conference space
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Health club
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Full-service spa
Palace Hotel Tokyo
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
Where they are
3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to, 163-1055Chiyoda-ku Marunouchi 1-1-1
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