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teamLab Borderless reopened in Tokyo February 2024- and if you like immersive art, infinity rooms, and want some potential cool IG shots- I recommend checking it out!  (Bubble Universe) I went at opening and spent over 1.5 hours (having already seen a few of the other exhibits in other teamLabs in Singapore and SF, I would budget over 2 hours if this is first teamLab ever),  (Crystal universe - also in Singapore, teamlab Planets) including going into the tea house (for a drink and immersive ice cream)-  I just wish I found the "Bubble Universe" room earlier- but with over 70 different "experiences"/exhibits - it does seem truly infinite!  What is teamLab Borderless? teamLab Borderless is "a group of artworks that form one continuous, borderless world." Universe/water particles room "Artworks move out of the rooms freely, form connections and relationships with people, communicate with other works, influence and sometimes intermingle with each other,...

On my first visit to Tokyo I stayed at the Grand Hyatt for two nights on a Friday and Saturday night- it felt like an upscale property and the highlights for me were the club access and the spa. I'd recommend if you have Hyatt status or a club award access, and plan to do TeamLab Borderless. Otherwise I didn't take subway a lot but it is near Roppongi station. The Elevator Lobby  Pros:  Concierge via email was helpful in booking dinners in advance Balmain amenities in Bathroom  Club lounge Happy Hour + Breakfast (if booked club access) Nice Sauna area + massage chairs  Manageable walk to new teamlab borderless  Cons:  Not super convenient from airport - taxi from Haneda was pricey  A little outdated - i.e. huge monitor in bathroom, only one sink Check-in:  At the arrival area, during check in the concierge handed me an envelope with directions and a map to dinner locations (I emailed them about a month in advance for where I wanted to eat for dinn...

If you are planning to visit Versailles/have a Paris trip in the summer, and have the American Express Platinum Card, and are a Hilton member/loyalist, consider staying in the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace. I spent one weeknight there to use the Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts $200 credit last summer, and only wished I had planned it better to book the Saturday night I had done the  Chateau de Versailles Spectacles - Royal Serenade + Night Fountains Fireworks Show . It was cool to be able to take a stroll to Trianon palace and say we stayed in Versailles, but ultimately fell short of feeling like a true luxury experience. Benefits: 12 pm early check in, when available Room upgrade upon arrival, if available  Buffet Breakfast for 2 people in La Veranda (worth $60 US)  Complimentary Wi-Fi  Up to 4 pm late check-out Experience Credit: US $100 Food and beverage credit.  $25 Welcome Amenity (2 fruit drinks, 2 waters, and 4 raspberry macarons.) ...