I had an extended layover in Tokyo and spent the night at the Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay, an attractive and reasonably-priced property.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay Review
The nightly rate was ¥17,600 (about $118 at current exchange rates) with taxes of 24.3% added on, which was still a fraction of the cost of any Hyatt property in central Tokyo. I could have used 15,000 points (this is a category 4 property in the World of Hyatt program), but I was happy to pay the ~$147 instead.
Earlier, I outlined how I reached the hotel from Tokyo Haneda Airport.
On the way back, I took a “limousine” bus (you can catch it right around the corner from the hotel) and it was a far easier experience.
Tokyo Disneyland is seven kilometers away and takes about 15 minutes by car to reach from the hotel.
Check-In
It was after 1:00 am when I arrived, but a clerk was wide awake and happy to check me in. I was thanked for my Globalist status. The lobby was large and immaculate.
Guest Room
I was not upgraded to a suite (and did not see one for sale on the Hyatt app). My room, 838, included a king-size bed, couch, round table, and chair. The room was clean and appeared recently refreshed.
Lights could be centrally controlled by a beside knob, which also had a USB-A port.
The room also had a hot water kettle, espresso machine, and (empty) refrigerator.
The bathroom was small, but still had a large Toto toilet with all the bells and whistles as well as a walk-in shower (no tub) and a sink.
Bath products were by Pharmacopeia and surprisingly still in individual containers.
The thermostat was adjustable and I slept well in a cool room.
Fitness Center
A 24/7 fitness center included towels and water bottles, TechnoGym equipment, free wights, and yoga/stretching supplies.
Dining
I had breakfast at the hotel, but no other meals.
Breakfast At The Garden Brasserie & Bar
A buffet-style breakfast was served from 6:30 am to 10:00 am in The Garden Brasserie. As a Globalist member, it was included with my nightly stay (the paid rate was ¥3,740 [~$25] for adults and ¥1,870 [~$12.50] for kids).
The food selection included both Western, Japanese, and East Asian options.
I enjoyed the omelet so much I had a second. However, the coffee and juice were not at all enjoyable (bitter coffee from a fully-automated machine and orange juice that tasted as it had far too much added sugar in it).
The dining room had both indoor and outdoor seating available. It was a very pleasant morning, but I sat inside.
Other dining available on-site include:
- Sushi Ema (open only on weekends)
- Teppanyaki Fukitei (open only on weekends)
- Garden Market
The Garden Market and Garden Boutique are open 24/7 and offer pre-packaged meals for sales as well as other snacks, drinks, and sundries. Microwaves are available!
There was also a rooftop bar, open for tea and drinks…but only on weekends (Friday – Sunday).
Regency Club
Finally, this hotel does have a Regency Club on the lobby level. It is open for drinks most of the day and for evening drinks and canapés from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. As I arrived at 1:00 am and only stayed one night, I missed this, but quite liked the decor and ambiance of the lounge.
Terrace
On the second level, there is a nice terrace that you can sit on and enjoy the fine weather outside…I quite liked this feature, especially since it was on an upper level.
CONCLUSION
While I do prefer being in the heart of Tokyo, this was a nice one-night stay and I appreciate that the hotel was reasonably priced, clean, and comfortable. I don’t know that I would return unless I take my children to Disneyland Tokyo, but I have no regrets about staying here.
Interesting, I’m struggling to see the hotel at less than 3 times that price when I’ve been looking (c 45,000 yen). What time of year was your stay?
March. I’m rather surprised the hotel is pricing that high for you, but then again this was last spring.
Thanks, yeah, i can see similar pricing as yours up to July, but then it jumper for August and fall (when I was thinking of going). Odd.
Best Japanese hotel breakfasts include an extra-thick pancake , and watermelon .
Best European hotel breakfasts include hot chocolate and cake .
Worst Japanese hotel breakfasts include a smelly fish .
Best of both worlds at the Palace Hotel in Tokyo .
No Tamagoyaki?
I’m surprised you didn’t mention the free shuttle to Disneyland, the convenience store at the hotel next-door, and the nice park across the street with about a mile long bayfront walking path. Also, the rooftop bar has really nice views, a firepit, and telescopes with employees that will point out the different stars to guests.
Appreciate you pointing these things out.
As you read, I arrived at 1:00 am and was feeling quite bad.
There are so many amazing hotels in Tokyo in fantastic locations, and way cheaper than this. And yet you schlepped over the Rainbow Bridge for…status? What a waste of energy.
Yeah, but it works out for me in the end when I score suite upgrades nad save hundreds on breakfast when I travel with my family.
“Save hundreds”…of yen? Seriously, you could go to any number of Japanese restaurants and cafes and have a delicious Japanese breakfast for almost nothing. Instead, you eat poisonous American “food” for “free.”
I don’t like that food.
If you don’t like Japanese food, why are you traveling in Japan? I mean assuming one can even characterize what you do (transferring between airplanes and big box hotels and then back) as “travel.”
Apologies if I missed, but is there a reason you picked this property over Regency Yokohama, which is much closer to Haneda than the Hyatt hotels in Tokyo?
Regency Tokyo Bay was built as a Hyatt Place but later re-branded as Regency.
In my view, Regency Yokohama is about the same price point, sometimes even cheaper, as Regency Tokyo Bay, but with much better connectivity and amenities.
Was not available the night I needed it.