Why it matters
Spans 3 hotel programs (Marriott Bonvoy, Park Hyatt Tokyo, World of Hyatt).
What happened
Park Hyatt Tokyo has officially reclassified itself as a 'resort' property following an extensive renovation. This change, effective April 2026, is reflected on the hotel's website under amenities. The primary impact is on World of Hyatt Globalist elite benefits: late check-out is no longer guaranteed at 4 PM but is now subject to availability, whereas it was previously guaranteed for Globalists at non-resort properties. Staff have begun denying late check-out requests on capacity grounds citing this new classification
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