Where to Stay - Tokyo - page 94

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Shinjuku

SHINJUKU WEST

Railway
Subway
Tourist
Information

NISHI-SHINJUKU
6-CHOME

Shinjuku
Nomura Bldg.

1

Yasuda Kasai
Kaijo Bldg.

8

L Tower
Bldg.

9

Shinjuku Dai-ichi
Seimei Bldg.

Shinjuku
Mitsui Bldg. 2

Odakyu HALC

Shinjuku
Center Bldg.

Sumitomo
Bldg.

3

Bus Terminal

NISHI-SHINJUKU
2-CHOME

Chuo Dori

Odakyu Dept.
Store

Kogakuin
Univ.

7

TMG

Keio Dept.
Store

C 4

Shinjuku Post Office C

Shinjuku
Station

NISHI-SHINJUKU
1-CHOME

6

TMG

N.S. Bldg.

KDD Bldg.

5

5

YOYOGI

5

5

10

10

imitators since its 1994 opening, yet it remains among the most gorgeous and sophisti-
cated hotels in Japan, a perfect reflection of high-tech, avant-garde Tokyo in the 21st
century. If you can afford it, stay here. Check-in, on the 41st floor, is comfortably accom-
plished at one of three sit-down desks. 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 (p. 143),
offering a spectacular setting. All rooms average at least 45 sq. m (484 sq. ft.) and have
original artwork, stunning and expansive views (including Mt. Fuji on clear days), bath-
rooms to die for, with deep tubs (plus separate showers), walk-in closets, and even Japa-
nese/English dictionaries. Although no longer the only high-in-the-sky luxury hotel, this
property remains high on my short list of great places to stay.
3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-1055. & 800/233-1234 in the U.S. and Canada, or
03/5322-1234. Fax [phone]. www.tokyo.park.hyatt.com. 178 units. ¥69,300-¥87,780 single or dou-
ble; from ¥167,475 suite. Rates exclude hotel tax. AE, DC, MC, V. Station: Shinjuku (a 13-min. walk or
5-min. free shuttle ride); Hatsudai, on the Keio Line (7 min.); or Tochomae (8 min.). Amenities: 3 restau-
rants, including New York Grill (p. 143); 2 bars; lounge; babysitting; concierge; health club and spa;