Assessment: Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills

On the tail finish of our journey to Japan, we spent a number of extra nights in Tokyo, and we determined to remain one night time on the Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills.

I’d by no means been to this space of city earlier than previous to this go to. Nonetheless, Toranomon Hills appeared like a pleasing place to remain, and supplied a wide selection of eating and leisure choices, along with a number of luxurious resorts within the neighborhood.

This is among the most well-regarded Hyatt resorts in Tokyo, and likewise bears among the finest reputations amongst Andaz properties worldwide, so I used to be intrigued to see how this resort would evaluate to its esteemed popularity.

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills – Reserving

I booked a one-night keep for 30,000 World of Hyatt factors, which was fairly good worth in comparison with the common publicly obtainable money charges.

The Andaz is a Class 7 property beneath World of Hyatt, so pricing varies between off-peak, peak, and common pricing.

Common pricing on the time was 30,000 factors. And since this keep was in the direction of the top of September 2022, as journey demand in Japan was simply beginning to decide up, money charges have been upwards of ¥70,000–100,000 ($645–922 CAD).

We worth World of Hyatt factors at 1.9 cents (CAD) per level, so this was a comparatively worthwhile use of World of Hyatt factors.

Have in mind, for those who’re paying money, you’ll be able to e book via Hyatt Privé and rating your self some further advantages. Even for those who already maintain World of Hyatt standing, you’ll profit extra than simply by reserving straight with the resort.

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills – Location

Toranomon Hills is primarily an prosperous enterprise district, with a big focus of mixed-use buildings, workplaces, and plenty of high-rises. The Andaz resides within the tallest high-rise in Toranomon Hills, occupying flooring 47 to 51.

Toranomon Hills isn’t precisely thought of town’s most tasty neighbourhood; nonetheless, there are some noteworthy sights situated within the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Amongst them is the Tokyo Tower, the world’s tallest self-supported metal tower, inside a 15-minute stroll from the property. The Okura Museum of Artwork is Tokyo’s oldest personal museum, and is only a 10-minute stroll east of the Andaz.

The closest metro station to the resort is Toranomon Hills Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, related to the resort instantly underground.

Close by, there’s additionally Toranomon Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, only a fast 5-minute stroll from the Andaz.

There are additionally a number of different metro stations inside 10 minutes of the resort, so that you’ll seemingly have quite a few transit choices relying on which line you want to catch.

The resort can be comparatively near Haneda Airport, a few 40-minute journey by prepare by way of the Toei Mita and Asakusa Strains. Narita Worldwide Airport is simply over an hour’s trip east of the resort by means of the Skyliner bus or the Narita Specific prepare.

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills – Examine-in

We arrived at 3pm by means of Toranomon Hills Station, following the underground walkway to the bottom flooring elevators. There’s additionally a separate automobile entrance for those who’re arriving from the road.

Each entrances result in the understated floor flooring foyer, which is solely marked with the resort’s title and a set of sliding doorways. The elevators right here transport you as much as the primary 51st-floor foyer.

Intricate washi paper art work adorns the elevators on the Andaz Tokyo, setting the tone for the progressive design of the resort.

Upon coming into the foyer, I took be aware of the nice and cozy, bronze, and picket tones. There’s an eye catching function wall within the foyer with a towering kumiko wooden mosaic that exudes a way of grandeur.

After taking a second to admire my environment, we have been invited to sit down down within the foyer for check-in, relatively than going to the check-in desks themselves. The method was very a lot consistent with the Andaz model’s extra laid-back and informal method to luxurious.

As we sat down, our Hyatt Globalist advantages have been confirmed, together with breakfast within the morning and an improve from our base-level King Deluxe Room to the King Deluxe Room with Tower View.

I had inquired a few potential suite improve; nonetheless, I’d come to be taught that there are simply two suites on every of the resort’s 4 flooring.

On the whole, the resort has a really restricted variety of lodging, with simply 164 rooms, together with the eight suites. In consequence, it’s fairly unlikely to get a set improve right here whilst a Globalist member, except one of many suites simply so occurs to be unoccupied.

Moreover, we have been made conscious of the night Completely satisfied Hour held within the foyer, which is open to all resort friends, and never simply elite members. We determined that we’d undoubtedly come right down to test it out afterward. 

After a clean check-in, we took a separate set of elevators as much as our house for the night, Room 5028.

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills – King Deluxe Room with Tower View

The King Deluxe Room with Tower View is the most effective room sort at this property that isn’t a set, with floor-to-ceiling home windows that curve across the room.

The nook room views are notably spectacular, providing panoramic views of town, together with Tokyo Tower from our specific vantage level. 

Nonetheless, it doesn’t matter what room sort you have got, you’ll be handled to commanding views of the Tokyo skyline. South-facing rooms supply views of the Tokyo Skytree and the Imperial Palace, whereas north-facing rooms function views of Tokyo Tower and the Imperial Palace.

Instantly as you enter the room, a protracted picket desk serves as each a eating desk and a desk. Behind the desk is a protracted sofa, after which in entrance of the desk, a maroon leather-based chair.

The palette of the room consisted of light-green carpeting and walnut accents, together with white and blue touches.

The color scheme wasn’t essentially the most well-thought-out, in my view. Nonetheless, the Hokkaido walnut wooden panelling of the room gave it a cohesive id and was fairly aesthetically pleasing.

The king mattress occupied the remainder of the suite, well-positioned subsequent to the home windows for optimum views. On the facet desk is a complete set of controls, the place lights and blackout shades might be adjusted.

The TV is within the centre of the room on an angle, so viewing is feasible from each the sofa and mattress.

There’s a well-stocked minibar with a handful of complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, together with a Nespresso machine and tea station.

The Andaz model is understood for providing free minibar objects, and we eagerly helped ourselves to the choice.

Moreover, a set of pajamas was supplied, which is a standard apply at Japanese resorts and at all times a much-appreciated gesture.

The lavatory was fairly hanging and chic, with a monotone picket theme. The house was adorned with darkish walnut partitions and ceilings with touches of granite.

Throughout the room was a single self-importance with loads of counter house, and a big mirror. Then, a Japanese-style moist room contained a bathe and a spacious round tub fabricated from stone.

Whereas not a set, the King Deluxe Room with Tower View was nonetheless a spacious room with a pleasing design, and we have been definitely grateful for the improve and the panoramic views of Tokyo Tower we have been handled to. 

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills – Andaz Suite

I additionally had an opportunity to take a tour of the Andaz Suite. That is labeled as a premium suite, and is the lowest-level suite to which Globalist members may probably be fortunate sufficient to get upgraded – though its “premium” designation leaves it off-limits to making use of Hyatt Suite Improve Awards. 

This suite is considerably bigger than the King Deluxe Room. There’s a workspace instantly as you enter, looking on the spacious lounge.

The lounge options an elongated and comfortable-looking sofa, together with a single armchair, espresso desk, and TV on the alternative wall.

Across the nook from the residing house is the bed room, occupying the curvature of the constructing.

All of the suites right here on the Andaz have two king beds, which is extremely beneficiant and considerably explains the premium suite designation. Nonetheless, I’m unsure what number of friends would truly make use of two king beds, aside from households with babies.

The lavatory is just like the one in our room, however with further house and twin vanities. Moreover, the Andaz Suite has a visitor lavatory with only a self-importance and bathroom.

Though the suites are few and much between, they’re definitely extra beneficiant in sq. footage. The additional house permits for a walk-in closet that wraps across the again to the lobby of the suite.

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills – Breakfast

Breakfast is served on the Tavern Grill & Lounge within the mornings. 

There may be an à la carte menu obtainable and fairly a fulsome breakfast unfold that mirrors different prime Tokyo resorts.

The buffet unfold consisted of Western staples resembling bacon and sausage, cured meats and cheese, fruit and yogurt, after which a choice of pastries.

There was additionally an excellent vary of Japanese objects, together with salted mackerel, tofu, fermented soybeans, steamed greens, and rice bowls.

Having hotel-hopped throughout a plethora of properties on this journey, I’ve develop into one thing of an skilled in Japanese rice bowl stations. I’d be aware that the rice bowl unfold right here on the Andaz lacked onsen tamago (i.e., uncooked eggs), however the chef is blissful to organize you one.

Total, the breakfast was fairly scrumptious, and jogged my memory a number of the breakfast I had again on the Conrad Tokyo upon first arriving in Tokyo a short time prior.

What’s extra, the unfold right here is undoubtedly preferable to the one supplied by Park Hyatt Tokyo, the opposite prime Hyatt property within the metropolis, with a wider vary of alternatives and a extra complete providing total.

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills – Completely satisfied Hour

Maybe the most effective factor about staying on the Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills is the truth that it primarily provides an all-day “membership lounge” expertise for all friends, not simply elite members, within the foyer.

Gentle snacks can be found all through the day, whereas the nightly Completely satisfied Hour is open from 6–8pm.

Limitless drinks, together with complimentary wine, sparking wine, and sake, along with an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, can be found throughout the night Completely satisfied Hour. 

This can be a main promoting level of the Andaz, for my part, because it’s akin to having a membership lounge within the foyer. What’s extra, the Completely satisfied Hour attendants have been very wanting to top-up our wine glasses and ensure we have been having fun with ourselves.

No matter your standing with Hyatt, you’ll be able to grab-and-go some snacks throughout the day or sit down and luxuriate in a complimentary drink earlier than heading out to dinner, which significantly provides to the expertise of staying at this resort. 

If you happen to ask me, the nightly Completely satisfied Hour may definitely be a significant factor in deciding to remain on the Andaz Tokyo over a number of the different higher-end resorts on the town.

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills – Different Services

The health centre is situated on the thirty seventh flooring. It’s a contemporary house with views of the Imperial Palace.

The house is a modest measurement, although there’s fairly a complete set of cardio and weight gear, and it appeared like a pleasing sufficient spot for a exercise.

The pool is situated straight subsequent to the health centre. The infinity pool is massive sufficient to swim a number of laps and boasts views of town under.

A couple of lounge chairs are positioned close to the left-hand facet of the pool for enjoyable. Moreover, there are three separate sizzling tubs within the neighborhood.

By way of consuming venues, the Rooftop Bar crowns the property on the 52nd flooring. The house is an open-air terrace with dazzling views of the spectacular Tokyo skyline.

We got here up right here to have a drink throughout the night of our keep. To our shock, nonetheless, there was a canopy cost of ¥2,200 ($18 CAD) cowl cost.

This wasn’t communicated once we sat down, and as an alternative was solely found upon check-out the following day. (Though to be truthful, it’s disclosed on the resort web site that there’s a ¥2,200 per particular person cowl cost between March and December, which is halved for resort friends.)

We discovered it relatively uncommon for a resort bar to levy a canopy cost. In any case, testing the bar is among the quintessential elements of staying at a luxurious resort.

The nighttime views of Tokyo have been little question unimaginable from up right here, however simply be ready to pay an additional cowl cost to sit down down throughout the busier months – or stick to the complimentary Completely satisfied Hour downstairs. 

Conclusion

My expertise right here on the Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills was largely optimistic. The property makes for an aspirational keep for Hyatt loyalists, and it’s a nice illustration of the Andaz model total.

The visitor rooms listed below are well-appointed, though the color scheme within the rooms isn’t precisely my type. The breakfast providing is complete and on par with the excessive calibre of lots of Tokyo’s prime resorts. 

The resort’s best power is probably its sheer generosity of inclusions, from the complimentary minibar to the night Completely satisfied Hour for all friends with drinks included, although that is considerably tempered by an additional cowl cost for its stunning Rooftop Bar. 

The Andaz is a superb choice for those who’re searching for an upscale property in a central a part of Tokyo, and the Completely satisfied Hour might be purpose sufficient alone to select this over different close by resorts.

Nonetheless, remember that the Andaz is a smaller property with solely 164 rooms throughout 4 flooring, so your room and suite improve choices, whilst a Hyatt Globalist, could also be restricted because of this.