a pretty big change from the business hotels I usually stay at!! BIG VIDEO NEXT WEEK!!! Also... we did *THE ULTIMATE JAPAN THRIFT HAUL!!* kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZWh4w6evmba7gNo.html Would YOU Stay here? Join the discussion below! ---- Where's that Notification Squad at?

@ChiChisStreams

Жыл бұрын

Mmmm nah, seems too expensive for what you get lol 😂

@KirstenReusch

Жыл бұрын

The room is just a place to crash, so all that luxury would be wasted on me. Plus it just comes with feeling very awkward

@NortherlyK

Жыл бұрын

I would totally stay in a room like yours, but soooo could not afford it.

@tammi6771

Жыл бұрын

I probably wouldn't. It's more money than I like to spend on hotels when I travel. I'd rather spend money on doing and seeing different things. I want to spend it on experiences.

@ClintBeavers

Жыл бұрын

No black shirt and Norm staying in Luxury? WHAT IS HAPPENING??!?! 😂

I worked for the Hyatt for 12 years and have visited a LOT of the hotels. Kyoto Hyatt, while it wasn't the one that was the most extravagant, it was the one I was the most attached it. Could have been the massive hill that it's on that I skated down, no breaks.

This is the number one reason why I love to travel so much. It’s because my apartment sucks so bad that I can’t wait to get to a place that’s better. Great video Norm! 🎉

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

haha love that reasoning ~

@skydivenext

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget this is a luxury hotel lol

@ChaosPrimus

Жыл бұрын

I feel you. We all need some luxury occasionally!

@Liliquan

Жыл бұрын

I love to travel the world not because the world is so great but because I don’t want to be in my shitty apartment. Ok………😑

We stayed in this hotel over Christmas, in a standard room. The breakfast was so good, and the staff were just so incredibly kind and thoughtful. My tween wanted white rice and Japanese style pickles with her breakfast and they brought us some each morning. We actually got a special at this hotel and it included 10,000 yen to spend on food, which went for Christmas cake and room service. Room service was really wild, because they brought in an actual table with the meals.

@SharpLife4

Жыл бұрын

What do you tip in jaapan for room service

@rachelk7784

Жыл бұрын

@@SharpLife4 , nothing? Japan doesn't have a tipping culture. I think they would think it was weird if I tried to tip or might be insulted. I do know Japanese hotels appreciate when you get out word about how good their service is and I've had hotels ask for a good review on-line. The Hyatt didn't ask for that, but I would whole heartedly recommend them, especially if you have dietary restrictions. Their room service is actually marked and for breakfast they offer non-dairy milks and off menu avocado toast.

@j134679

11 ай бұрын

@@SharpLife4 it's an insult in Japan

Love how this hotel put some hints of Kyoto which has lots of history such as kimono-like patterns above the bed and the Hinoki tree bathtub! Konpeito candy is my favorite☺Breakfast is always one of my most exciting parts of travel too and the breakfast surely satisfies the guests😆

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

I loved those Kimono fabrics as well!! And gotta love that Konpeito, right? How about you, Yuka? Any exciting videos coming up? Hope you've been enjoying your KZread journey lately!

The hotel and breakfast look wonderful! But I can’t get over the driver’s grunt - a truly wonderful and effective communication method 💜

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

lol I cut out the part where he basically balled up the receipt and threw it at me LOL just felt too aggressive to put in the vid lol

@becks5867

Жыл бұрын

Hehe this is all perfectly acceptable customer service in England 😂

@EmberMoonprincess92

Жыл бұрын

@@becks5867 sounds like his driver was Chris in disguise

@idontwalkslow

Жыл бұрын

@@TokyoLens Any idea why?

Hitman 2016: Hokkaido vibes

@haze6473

Жыл бұрын

Well done 47

One of the best parts of traveling is just enjoying yourself! And sometimes luxury hotels and food is a great way to do that!

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

100%

The view from the luxury balcony and its bathroom in general is rather impressive.

I already thought the normal room was nice, but the bathroom in the fancy room?? Loved it! Also seeing that breakfast made me hungry :‘D

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

fancy room was soo fancy!!

Wow, the big wooden bathtub and the entire room, just amazing! The breakfast looked amazing. Thanks for showing. Hope you enjoyed your stay!

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

Love the different patterns on the wall behind the bed. So very gorgeous!

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

loved that too!

Morning Norm! Enjoying the video as always, and enjoy the variety of the content you bring to us. It's always fun to see what adventure you've decided to share with us. We never know if we'll go on a hike, a boat ride, a thrift shop run, or a personal dive into someone's life. Keep well and have fun!

Those rooms were amazing, especially that bathroom! And it was nice to see you exploring a bit with another person, it always brings a nice extra experience. A shame that people were a bit harsh last time.

Oh wow, so fancy! And that breakfast! 🤤 As always, thank you for bringing us with you! 😊

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

as always! Thanks for coming along!

Loved your room! The back drop to the bed was so cute!!!! ❤ definitely a little bigger than a business hotel room haha. I love the wooden bathroom in the other room so beautiful. That breakfast bar was impressive and the food looked amazing! I hope you enjoyed yourself with this one and thanks again for another great video! 😊

I only started getting into these amazing videos lately and had such a good laugh when Noah featured. Please have him on in more videos! He is so funny and endearing.

This was great! I would love to see more videos like this in the future.

What a cool hotel, and excellent breakfast 👌 can’t wait for the next weeks video!

That is a fantastic room. Loving the kimono fabric headboard...and the "communicative" taxi driver. 😂 continuing to watch...

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

that taxi driver had me laughing so hard lol

@KirstenReusch

Жыл бұрын

@@TokyoLensholy shinto on that luxury room and yum on that breakfast as well. What I'm finding this trip is quality rest is *very* dependent on the beds and pillows, not the cost of the room 😆

In my case, to be in Japan is already a luxury 😂

“It’s all about the breakfast!” For sure! It all looked lovely! Take care!

Your videos are awesome!!! Thank you for working so hard to make such good videos!!

Oh wow, the bath section of your room alone feels like it was the same size than my last hotel room :D Noahs room feels a bit like the one luxury apartment you visited in one of your video. So awesome! I'll probably stick to my business hotel rooms, even though I'd love to have such an awesome breakfast!

Very nice hotel tour Norm!! I felt like I checked in the hotel myself and brought back my memory when I travelled. Thank you!😊

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

Lemi!! Thanks so much eh!! Hahaha such a kind comment from you~ Hope your day is great!

@LemifromJapan

Жыл бұрын

@@TokyoLens Thank you, you too Norm😊✨

I stayed here last February in the 2 bedroom suite (a free upgrade) on the top floor and it was SO NICE! The western and Japanese breakfast were super good. Can't recommend this place enough if you want a western style hotel, a regular room was pretty reasonable for a Hyatt. My friend and I had the same reaction as you guys. Thanks for the video Norm.

Another lovely video norm, the notification never disappoints

Fun video. You always have the best adventures, Norm.

Love your channel. I lived in Japan for several yrs. Magical time…

Great Video! Just what I needed on a sunny sunday!!!!:)

Thanks Mr Norm, for another awesome video! Wishing everyone a wonderful week! ✌️

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

thanks Laura!!

Man! What a difference between a standard room and an "elite member" room! I'm almost tempted to book such a room for like the last night's stay in Tokyo or something.

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

haha huge difference~

We stayed in everything from pod hotels, business class, and luxury hotels in Japan. Loved this.

That self opening toilet really got me x)))) Also that patterned wallpaper above the bed looks so nice!

Even with the bell on youtube hasn't been sending me notifications for your videos But thankfully I do check so I don't miss a video Those sugar things were one of my favourite snacks when I visited Japan

Having worked in catering, and kitchens, for a long time, I can only IMAGINE the work that goes into making that buffet fresh.

Amazing video:D thank you for introducing us to some of hotel life :D

I stayed here on my first trip to Japan! When I went they had an event in the lobby where you could be part of a tea ceremony and try on kimono. They also had a maiko performance! It was incredible and I highly recommend if you want to go baller 😅

Great video and don't mind the haters in the video with your friend's first visit! I loved seeing him soak up every experience that he could! It would have been so boring if he was nonchalant! ❤️

Those rooms look so spacious! and the bath in the big room looked so nice

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

definitely was nice~

Its all about the breakfast Norm! Amazing content buddy keep it up! 😎✌

I am fluent in the grunt language. Basically, he said it is his honor to bring you to your destination, and it is a joy to meet you. He wishes that you would enjoy your stay in Kyoto. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. And he asked about the weather too. Noah's room looks bigger than most apartments in Japan.

Yassss yes yesss! I didn't realize but I think I was born to be fancy and to stay here. That wooden tub and the liquid sugar. Yes please! Thanks for sharing. I live through Tokyo Lens and Tokyo Creative. Love you all. 💚💜💙

Yeah that luxury bathroom was something else. Loved that tub. The breakfast did look quite good 😅

Really excited for this one!

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

The breakfasts in some of the hotels I stayed at were top notch! I can't believe I've been home for 2 weeks now 😭 I want to go back! Much love from Arizona 💜💜

Woooooooable to watch this immediately after posting!!! Watching now!

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

wooot!

The standard room wasn't bad, the splash of color was nice. Loved the bathtub in Noah's room. But that breakfast really impressed me the most!

Wow, it is so surreal to see you in there, because in the years I worked for the Kyoto Convention Bureau I took clients on tours of this hotel, or met with clients in the cafe of this hotel COUNTLESS times. So surreal to see this. Fun fact: The fancy room your friend stayed in is the BEST room in that hotel and the ONLY room that has a hinoki bath. It is also worth noting that this is not, by any means, the truest 5-star experience Kyoto has to offer. Aman Kyoto, 4 Seasons, Ritz Carlton, and a few others (not to mention Ryokan) will all offer a next level experience. Or, better yet, I would love to see you take a nights stay at the new(ish) Park Hyatt Kyoto, if your production budget can handle it. $$$$$$ I think it goes for about $1500 - $2K a night. I love Hyatt Regency Kyoto, it is so nice, and I loved working with their team. But to be honest, I had many clients say "This is a great 4 or 4.5 star hotel, this is not 5 star. . . . "

loved the vibe and the video ;D also loved the little bloper at the end lol

Love seeing you enjoy life!

Awww the staff was so nice! The breakfast spread 🤯

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

Right?!

Thanks for the video!

Because I am who I am I would absolutely keep those jars if I could. And that breakfast looked AMAZING!

Looked like an amazing place to be. Especially Noah's little place. They definitely crank up the space and food at these hotels. Paying that for yourself would hurt your personal wallet spending in one night what would be a weeks worth of eating out. Crazy! Thanks as always for showing us Norm.

Been to a luxury hotel in Tokyo once. Gotta love the view of Tokyo bay and the continental breakfast.

Wow! Both rooms look great, but that bath in Noah's is awesome! I love the wallpaper behind your bed, too. So vibrant! The last accommodation I stayed in when I travelled alone was probably as big as your bathroom or Noah's closet. It was very 70s style with lots of dark wood. The bathroom in my room didn't have a proper door in my room either, so it felt very exposed. 😅

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

Noahs room was definitely over the top! haha

Love your channel bro!!

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Good job Norm. Really like seeing your friends make guest appearances. They add a little spice to an already enjoyable video. Thanks!

That breakfast looked fantastic!

Well DAMN. That first room was impressive enough, but that bathroom is the nicest thing I've ever seen! *_* The ceiling at the hotel resturant/buffet is super fun! That little waffle though 🤣

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

haha Love that bathroom~ Grateful for the little waffle haha

I absolutely loved the spacious bathroom with the tub. I had been working in hotel reception in three different hotels in Japan and the Daiwa Royal Hotel Grande Kyoto was somewhat similar. Also stayed there in normal rooms but seen the VIP rooms too which I also loved. Well they are lovely but unfortunately expensive for someone with average salary. Still worth to try one night 😊

We stayed in that hotel for 2 days in one of their standard rooms. The breakfast was AMAZING. We felt like we deserved a bit of luxury after all the ryokans. It was really great.

Watching this (yes yes fancy hotel I can’t afford, but that’s beside the point) makes want, no NEED to go japan now and soon! So thank you.

wait what?! syrup for cold coffee drinks! THIS IS THE BEST AND I NEED MORE OF THIS! (I only ever have iced coffee)

I stayed there 4 months and I LOVED everything about that hotel! Great video!

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

great place!

Looks like great way to enjoy your stay in the Japan!

In late May I will be in Kyoto then Tokyo. I have one night in a business hotel then the rest are hiltons. Very excited. The Hyatt breakfast looks amazing

They Hyatt hotels are always great! Jealous of the huge space!!

Laughed hard at the travelling with blu-rays comment! 🤣

I prefer your room then your friend got because I will most likely be creeped out staying in that big place all alone. the room you got felt comfy, Thank you for the video.

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

haha it was definitely way too big!

Oh wow, nice hotel. I couldn't afford it, but the bathroom with the cipressur tub is very tempting. For the last 6 days of our Japan trip, we stayed in a tiny room at the Apa Hotel in Tokyo. I wish our room was half the size of yours 😅 As always, great video :) Greetings, Grayfox

7:04 this little montage moment was such a tease!~ can't wait to see the extended cut (assuming that's the next video you mentioned in your comment). also love your 'globalist' pal lol. happy and safe travels to you both!! ^o^

I used to work for the Four Seasons hotel and stayed at two of their luxury properties in Tokyo. Very different from the usual business hotel I stay at most trips. Honestly though, I spend so much time outside the room when I'm on vacation that it barely registers with me.

Ahhh, Such a great video as always! I am really curious on how Noah's Room here would compare to one of that Caliber in the States

"It's all about the breakfast," & "I know exactly what I'm getting, Norm." 😂😂 That's how I travel. I'll sleep in a closet as long as there is good food to be had.

always a good video from you. That hotel looks fancy as. question: what time did you go to take that beautiful scene of the pagoda (7:08mark)? :) cheers and have a good one!

I love that I recognized at least 2 places from the montage.

Haha I was expecting a bath scene with that massive wooden tub. That night out in Kyoto looks amazing though, would love to see where else you ended up!

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

that's for next week!

I’m with Noah. Everywhere I go is all about the breakfast. If the hotel doesn’t give me breakfast, I don’t want it. I’ll sleep in my car. Also, I own a little coffee shop in Kentucky, and I also 100% agree that liquid cane sugar should be an option everywhere. It comes as the standard in our coffees.

Sleeping in a King size bed is super. Looked comfy and lots of room! Not an APA hotel, for sure. 😊

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not an APA 😂

The tease of the incoming videos... Also was that the driver's phone? 😂

Now that's cool, haven't seen a expensive hotel like this before in japan

That Elite Room is like for a family at that size,there wasn't any other secret doors to another bedroom,crazy!

wow thats super nice!

Interesting to see these rooms! I stayed at the Hyatt Regency in Tokyo for part of my trip there (got a deal by bundling with airline tickets), and our room was very similar to Norm's regular room: an extremely nice hotel room (no konpeito lol, though there was a thank you note with an origami crane!) I'm not sure I would know what to do with a room as big as Noah's unless I was either moving into it or spending my entire vacation in the actual hotel room! That wooden tub did look nice though. Also now wishing we had taken advantage of the breakfast: we ate at combini every day so we could get going faster! 😂

@TokyoLens

Жыл бұрын

I definitely need to check out more now!

Oh hyatts can be such nice hotels but spendy. I hope you enjoed it. Your breakfast looks better than the one i got from the hyatt in Bellevue Washington. Restaurant advertised organsic fresh ingredients, what i got was instant and packaged products. Nothing like paying $30+ for powdered scrambled eggs. Can't wait to see what your adventure is like dyring your stay.

Noah might have the bigger room but I'd definitely prefer your room just for the colourful kimono patterns. Noah's seems too extravagant.

Watching a Luxury hotel sure is like watching a completely whole new world.

ha love the little amnesties and that breakfast.

this is so dope!!!

Thank you for telling me about the Simpson's Japanese toilet scene. It was hilarious.

Having stayed at the Hyatt in Canberra quite a bit due to my work, I can attest, the best part is breakfast 😂😁 Also, can't wait to check out some cool Japanese hotels in June when I finally make my way over there.

Wow that’s just nice!!!😮😮😮

Both rooms are really nice, but I definitely prefer yours. The kimono pattern above the bed is beautiful. I just wouldn't use a room like Noah's. It's way more than I would need.

That breakfast looks 🔥

Great vid Norm - shame I can't share it with my partner who is currently learning Japanese. Think she has ideas that's where the honeymoon could be and the $500/night would be a stretch and after seeing this I know we'd want to upgrade.

Another Amazing Video!! I Love The Beautiful Hotel. Can't Wait To Visit Japan One Day!

Noah was right though. That breakfast 😍😍😍😍😍 and the bathtub omg

Honestly there's something extra nice about having breakfast at a hotel, even if it's a cheaper one!