Park Hyatt Kyoto: Luxury Hotel in Japan w/ the Perfect Location | One Michelin Key Hotel in Gion

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @BasicFolders
    @BasicFolders 3 місяці тому +5

    These videos make me want to travel soooo much. ❤

  • @James-bf7dk
    @James-bf7dk 3 місяці тому +3

    Fantastic video, I like how you guys left part about hitting the screen door lol and behind the scenes/bloopers nice touch/finish

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah, was debating on removing the embarrassing parts lol. Glad it's entertaining at least 😅

    • @James-bf7dk
      @James-bf7dk 3 місяці тому

      @@MandyRoams haha it was, and also thanks for also including the points. How far in advance did you book to get availability? I’m going in October and there’s no spots left 😔

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      IIRC, we booked a month or two out. Make sure to look 1 night (or maybe 2) at a time, since it could be specific dates that work and others that don't. I feel like hotel hopping in Kyoto isn't too bad vs. other cities.

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      Okay had Sebby look right now and we see following dates (where date is the night you start, for 1 night): 14, 15, 17, 24... so if you're fine with last minute (and maybe staying somewhere else if needed) then might be worth a gamble?

    • @James-bf7dk
      @James-bf7dk 3 місяці тому

      @@MandyRoams sorry forgot to respond, you and Sebby are too nice to check for me. Thank you so much, looking forward to your next video

  • @HotInTheCity
    @HotInTheCity 3 місяці тому +2

    This is another dream hotel I want to stay at in Kyoto. Enjoying the reviews of your Kyoto stays. By the way, it’s called Ramen Miyako, which I’m putting on my list for next trip.

  • @anniechurro2999
    @anniechurro2999 3 місяці тому +1

    My husband and I stayed at the PH Kyoto on our honeymoon (on Hyatt points collected from SUBs and UR transfers) and LOVED it. I think it's our favorite hotel in the world. This video was so fun to watch, it was interesting to see how the hotel's service has evolved since we visited in early 2023.
    Random, but where did you get the jumpsuit you're wearing in most of the video? It looks like a great travel outfit!

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad you loved it as well! Not a jumpsuit, but clothes are mainly from Athleta's Brooklyn Line :)

    • @anniechurro2999
      @anniechurro2999 3 місяці тому

      @@MandyRoams Thanks! I should've known, I love Athleta :D

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      Surprisingly underrated imo haha

  • @ibdam1
    @ibdam1 3 місяці тому +1

    Your palate truly knows quality food. Another very nice video 👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks 😋 Definitely on the pickier side but glad it's useful here haha

  • @m3dj
    @m3dj 3 місяці тому +1

    You and Seb really love to enjoy Japan. Keep up the great work.

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching (DJ?) :)

  • @andersfant4997
    @andersfant4997 2 місяці тому

    Great review👍

  • @vahn2g4
    @vahn2g4 3 місяці тому +1

    I was there in March. Definitely an experience and I left with a lot of toiletry kits. We got the custom gin😊

  • @surferwax
    @surferwax 3 місяці тому

    Love seeing the hotel review and room, super helpful! Please figure out how to properly zoom in on the food, many shots were blurry, this would help your review! (Even b-roll with voiceover would allow you to focus and not worry about the description!)

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      Which shots or time in the video? :) For some of it, the "focus point" is definitely not ideal and needs to be improved (i.e., 12:59 is a definitely bad focusing on Sebby's end). Other ones (11:58 12:50 12:52 etc.) are intentional through the camera.
      For reference, we're shooting with a Sony FX3 and usually either a 16-35 GM2 or 24-70 GM2.
      Same setup as a lot of other food creators: ua-cam.com/video/5kqLw96xOJA/v-deo.htmlsi=xpvX5UnUaF2E2W-l&t=335
      I know other creators use their phone for the close up shots, so maybe that would be preferred? ua-cam.com/video/TzfplBTCy2Y/v-deo.htmlsi=sFUh5XR1mbUOIAt4&t=591
      Figured we would do the "artistic" way though but LMK :)

  • @brendat2284
    @brendat2284 3 місяці тому +1

    bucket list! love the video!

  • @diet340
    @diet340 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this video, I’m excited for my stay there too coming up this October, but I choose the In Room Japanese Breakfast..yes, I booked it 13 months in advance for 40,000 hyatt points…dang, it’s just 30k before…

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  2 місяці тому

      Glad you locked it in :)

  • @AlejandroAquinoMD
    @AlejandroAquinoMD 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic video, thank you so much for the recommendation.

  • @jeffreyjean922
    @jeffreyjean922 3 місяці тому +1

    Mandy is so cute, 😂 I like you commentating 😊

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      😅 Hoping it's in a good way haha

  • @t.h.4934
    @t.h.4934 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this informative video. I unfortunately didn't get availability at 13 month release for my upcoming Japan trip, so I will have to try and book the PH Kyoto at the cancellation window. Not holding out hope for it though since my dates are peak Cherry Blossom season next year.
    Did you have trouble with restaurants in Kyoto? Are reservations really a must do? Do the restaurant workers speak English there?

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +2

      Cherry Blossom is going to be super tough. I would also check 1 month out as well, since they'll sometimes drop space if there's excess (but yeah, tough for your timing).
      English seemed fine for everything. Some good places are cash only, but English was fine. Lots of good food, so not really any "must eats" -- extra supplement breakfast at PH is worth it but yeah, tons of good ramen and matcha places (check Tablelog for 3.5+).
      Maybe unpopular opinion, but I would avoid Nishiki Market. It's fine to visit, but food is pretty meh outside of some items (egg, tofu, matcha). All the meat and seafood was overpriced and like... so-so quality.

  • @bonwatcher
    @bonwatcher 3 місяці тому +1

    After watching the lunch reveal, I'm thinking Sebby isn't wearing glasses, they're protective eyewear for meals with you.🤣 The lunch looked like a great meal and the hotel looked excellent too.👍

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      😅 Maybe I should have taken those out lol

  • @alexluong2106
    @alexluong2106 3 місяці тому

    thanks for the video/review!
    Out of curiosity, after seeing your other videos for hotels in Kyoto, how would you rank the PH/Hotel Mitsui/Ritz Kyoto? Thanks!

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  2 місяці тому

      All of them are amazing it depends on the area you want to be in. I liked PH > Ritz > Hotel The Mitsui.
      Sebby liked PH > Hotel The Mitsui > Ritz.
      But they're all good :) Sebby's analogy was "you're comparing LeBron, Curry, Durant... can't really go wrong with any of them!"

  • @olivero5395
    @olivero5395 3 місяці тому

    Great video. Very informative and it helps with my planning for my upcoming 3 night stay in Oct.
    When you booked using points was there any additional services fees at check-in? Other than the Occupancy Tax.

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      No fees, outside of the breakfast surcharge (if you opt for the Japanese Breakfast).

  • @reliev33
    @reliev33 3 місяці тому +1

    🐕couldnt do the shibu emoji, but this makes me miss that breakfast and property such good service.

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      Loved the breakfast! :)

    • @reliev33
      @reliev33 3 місяці тому

      @@MandyRoams also those chips were good didn't sweat as much as sebby though I should have brought some back.

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha, he bought a few spicy seasoning packs. Didn't realize that the Tokyo airports sold the same brand in the duty free shops.

  • @kenchandrasena2070
    @kenchandrasena2070 3 місяці тому +1

    🐕 You guys have done as many reviews of Michelin key hotels as anyone I’ve seen. What are you finding are the common threads for the Michelin key experience?

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      Amazing soft product (staff is friendly and happy). Good or unique locations. Strong hard products (nice lobby, gym, pool/spa). Lots of nice little touches that you notice even afterwards (when doing the edit!).
      Put simply, the hotel is part of the experience vs. just "somewhere to sleep at night"
      Same idea with how some meals are just meals to get full, while others are full on adventures for your mouth :)

  • @milwehttam
    @milwehttam 2 місяці тому

    🐕 Sweet video! My girlfriend and I are planning a trip for late 2025. Out of all the hotels bookable with points in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, which were your guys’ favorites? Debating on where and how to splurge with our Amex and Chase points 😅

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  2 місяці тому

      PH Kyoto is worth it in my opinion, especially transferring from UR. I heard really good things about PH Osaka as well. Hopefully your stay is timed with the PH Tokyo reopening.
      For Marriott ones, I'd probably grab the Amex Bonvoy Brilliant (both get one) for the 85k certificates. Maybe too late for the 2025 trip but useful for future ones.
      I have a tough time transferring 85k Chase to Marriott, for 1 night at Ritz, when that's 2 nights at a PH.
      Probably Amex for your flights (to ANA).

  • @Marvin2g
    @Marvin2g 3 місяці тому

    🐕 I would love to stay there next year for our family trip to Japan. 1 Question , I know AmeX points will help with Hyatt but as far as flights to Japan from SFO, should I try to accumulate AmEx point or Chase UR points ? I have the AmEx platinum and gold and CSR and Ink Cash.

    • @brendat2284
      @brendat2284 3 місяці тому +1

      for flights we transfer from AMEX to ANA better odds of getting a business class flight from SFO

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      Chase points transfer to Hyatt. So that's the best bet on that side. Amex points transfer to ANA and easier to book ANA J (F is pretty much impossible for a family).

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      Yep, Amex to ANA is the best bet right now, especially given VS prices increasing.

  • @davidtrzil
    @davidtrzil 3 місяці тому +1

    🐕‍🦺looks pretty nice

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      Glad you like it David :D

  • @aeroAdvocate
    @aeroAdvocate 3 місяці тому

    I liked it when it first opened, but the novelty has kind of worn off. In fact, location-wise, I almost like the Hyatt Place much better.

    • @Re3iRtH
      @Re3iRtH 3 місяці тому

      We have two days at the HP Kyoto coming up. Any tips?

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому +1

      I think repeat visits, in general, never feel as great as the first time. We noticed this even with otherwise great hotels (Conrad Bora Bora, Miraval Arizona, etc.)
      We did Hyatt Regency for a night but it was pretty meh (basically just a place to sleep, more than anything)
      Will try the Hyatt Place next time :)

    • @MandyRoams
      @MandyRoams  3 місяці тому

      Let me know how you like the HP Re3 :)

    • @Re3iRtH
      @Re3iRtH 3 місяці тому

      @@MandyRoams We just checked into PH Niseko. Got upgraded to the 1 BR residence with onsen. Is that a good upgrade?

    • @Re3iRtH
      @Re3iRtH 3 місяці тому

      @@MandyRoams And will do on the HP!

  • @Niuvalley808
    @Niuvalley808 3 місяці тому

    Gion is pronounced with a hard g.

  • @captainmorgan7386
    @captainmorgan7386 Місяць тому

  • @jimmyjames6492
    @jimmyjames6492 3 місяці тому +1

    🐕🐕🐕