Japan's Park Hyatt
Park Hyatt
Located in West Shinjuku on the 39th to 52nd floors of Kenzo Tange's granite-and-glass Shinjuku Park Tower, the Park Hyatt is among the most gorgeous and sophisticated hotels in Japan, a perfect reflection of high-tech, avant-garde Tokyo in the 21st century.
Elevators reserved only for the guest-room floors offer privacy; if you do see other guests, they're likely to be celebs, fashion designers, or CEOs. Though it doesn't attract as much off-the-street foot traffic as Shinjuku's other hotels, the Park Hyatt's debut in Lost in Translation assures a steady stream of curious fans to its lounges and restaurants. Be sure to book early, therefore, for the 52nd-floor New York Grill, one of Tokyo's best restaurants, offering a spectacular setting. All rooms average at least 45 sq. m, the largest in Tokyo, and have original artwork, stunning and expansive views, including Mt. Fuji on clear days, bathrooms to die for with deep tubs, walk-in closets, remote-control curtains, and even Japanese/English dictionaries.
