A hotel icon restored and reopened: Park Hyatt Tokyo is back after a 19-month closure

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has reopened the Park Hyatt Tokyo after a 19-month restoration. It has been the most extensive overhaul in the property’s 30-year history. The redesign preserves the hotel’s cinematic prestige and deep cultural resonance while reimagining the Shinjuku landmark for a new generation of luxury travelers.

Since its 1994 debut atop architect Kenzo Tange’s Shinjuku Park Tower, Park Hyatt Tokyo has held an outsized influence on global perceptions of Tokyo hospitality. Its soaring atriums, whisper-quiet interiors, and sweeping views of the capital and Mt. Fuji helped define modern luxury in Japan, cemented in pop culture by Sofia Coppola’s Lost in Translation. With the hotel’s reopening, Shinjuku’s three glass pyramids once again reclaim their place on the city’s skyline.

The restoration, led by Paris-based Studio Jouin Manku, sought to strike a careful balance between evolution and preservation. “Do too much, and you risk disrespecting the past; do too little, and you neglect the future,” said Patrick Jouin, co-founding principal of the studio. His partner, Sanjit Manku, added that the goal was to revive the property’s “quiet strength” and its trademark sense of serenity.

Across four years of planning and 19 months of work, the design team deepened the hotel’s signature journey of unfolding spaces. This includes softening forms, expanding sightlines, and using warmer materials to enhance light and views. The result is a refined, more tranquil interpretation of the hotel’s original vision.

Remaining an abode of understated elegance

General Manager Fredrik Harfors called the reopening a “humbled and proud moment,” noting that the renewed Park Hyatt Tokyo remains committed to the understated luxury that has long made it a home for loyal guests. The property continues to occupy the upper floors of Shinjuku Park Tower and retains John Morford’s residential spirit, combining steel, wood, and glass in a calm, modern palette.

The 171 redesigned guestrooms embrace tactile finishes, fluid layouts, and contemporary Japanese art. Signature works by Yoshitaka Echizenya appear in suites, while Noguchi washi lamps and magnolia motifs link the new interiors to the hotel’s heritage. Highlights include the new Park Suite with panoramic views, refreshed Diplomat, Governor’s, and Presidential Suites, and the fully restored Tokyo Suite.

Dining has also been reimagined. Girandole by Alain Ducasse introduces a contemporary Parisian brasserie concept built on French technique and Japanese ingredients. On the 52nd floor, New York Grill & Bar returns to its bold, urban aesthetic with Kobe beef, signature steaks, and revived classics like the L.I.T. cocktail. The Peak Lounge & Bar adds a new narrative-driven cocktail program themed around Japan’s prefectures, while Kozue continues to offer refined Japanese cuisine rooted in seasonality.

Additional facilities include the Delicatessen & Pastry Boutique—reopening in March 2026. As well as the expansive Club On The Park wellness center, featuring a dramatic atrium pool, state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and a redesigned spa menu anchored in Japanese and Western techniques.