Park Hyatt Tokyo Reclassified as Resort, Late Checkout No Longer Guaranteed for Hyatt Elites

Recent guest reports suggest Park Hyatt Tokyo has reclassified itself as a resort property, a move that allows the hotel to offer World of Hyatt late checkout (previously guaranteed until 4 PM for Globalists) only based on availability. The change appears to have taken effect around April 1, 2026. While the hotel's website still uses the term "hotel," the specific late checkout benefit language has been amended to remove the guarantee. This impacts Globalists relying on the perk for evening departures to the US. The reclassification is likely driven by high demand for suites and the operational pressure of accommodating point-redemption guests who upgrade with certificates, creating conflicts with paying guests needing 6 PM move-in. The definition of "resort" in Japan may be more flexible, potentially citing amenities like the onsen and pool