I’m so excited to share all about what it is like to stay at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince with children when travelling in Japan.
“Tokyo Bay” in a hotel name usually means it is located out near Odaiba OR out next to Tokyo Disneyland but, in this case, it is the perfect balance between both spots.
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I was invited to stay and give my honest review on this hotel for families. I was so so so impressed – read below so see why I recommend this option highly for families.
The Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is the ideal spot for you and your family if you:
– are hoping for a larger than standard Tokyo hotel room for a family
-are looking for a hotel that really embraces all the conveniences of a holiday as a family in Japan (that includes a high-end hotel buffet breakfast (Western AND Japanese menu options), 24 hour language and sightseeing assistance at the front desk as well as support with forwarding luggage to your next Japanese accommodation)
-want to see the sites in Tokyo and visit Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disneysea AND also sites such as Team Lab Planets and Tsukiji Outer Market WITHOUT having to change hotels
-don’t like noisy, busy areas without access to big supermarkets and quiet streets
-want convenient access to a train station (Shiomi Station is just 1-2 mins away on foot from the hotel)
-are looking to try a Japanese public bath while in Japan – the public bath within the hotel is so luxurious and BIG!
-are after the convenience of having a Family Mart convenience store INSIDE your hotel!
How long does it take to get to the following places in Tokyo from the Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel?
– Shiomi Station – 2 mins walk
– Tokyo Disneysea – 6 mins by train + 3 mins on the Tokyo Disney Resort Liner or 17 mins by cab
– Tokyo Disneyland – 9 mins by train (no transfers) or 20 mins by cab
– Tokyo Station – 10 mins by train
– Team Lab Planets – 9 mins by cab or 24 mins by train
– Haneda Airport – 20 mins by train or 45 mins by cab
– Tsukiji Outer Market – 20 mins by train or 16 mins by cab
– Ginza – 22 mins by train or 15 mins by cab
– Shibuya – 28 mins by train
– Roppongi – 30 mins by train
– The National Museum of Emerging Science – 34 mins by train or 16 mins by cab
– Shinjuku – 40 mins by train
– Harajuku – 40 mins by train
– Narita International Airport -90 mins by Airport Limousine Bus + train or 1 hour 20 mins by train
WHAT KIND OF ROOM TYPES ARE THERE TO CHOOSE FROM AT THE TOKYO BAY SHIOMI PRINCE HOTEL?
The majority of the rooms cater to 2 or 3 people (more if you wanted to bed share with smaller children, in some cases.)
The Family Rooms, however, can cater to 4 people. These rooms have a king bed as well as bunk beds.
HOW DOES THE TOKYO BAY SHIOMI PRINCE HOTEL CATER TO FAMILIES?
There are special amenity kits for children and pyjamas are provided for in-room use.
Pyjamas are provided for adults too.
We stayed in a triple room and I was impressed at just how spacious the room is – especially compared to the average Tokyo-sized hotel room.
This hotel also offers family rooms!
Family rooms are equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, blue tooth speaker, humidifier, tv, phone, high-speed internet, safe, refrigerator, electric kettle, plastic cups, mugs, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hand soap, toothbrushes, sponges, hairbrushes.
In addition to these provided items: Families staying at the Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel can also borrow cots (only for babies 8 months and younger), bed guard rails, extra blankets, nail clippers, extension cords, LAN & HDMI cables, international travel plugs, DVD or blue ray player, a shoe dryer, a thermometer, haircombs and an iron.
There is a coin-laundry for all guests!
So handy!
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel also has an in-house playroom from kids.
The Buffet Breakfast here is INCREDIBLE!
I’ve stayed at Hyatts and Hiltons in Tokyo and I actually think that this hotel has even more breakfast options. Way more fun food options for kids too (donuts and ice-cream, different types of bread and fruit etc.). This restaurant has plastic plates, cups and cutlery for kids.
ARE THERE ANY IN-HOUSE RESTAURANTS AT THE TOKYO BAY SHIOMI PRINCE HOTEL?
Yes! There is the Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE on the ground floor. This restaurant is the breakfast buffet restaurant and they also serve lunch, high tea in the afternoons as well as dinner. Be sure to take note of “Happy Hour” times at the bar too. See the full dinner menu at Tide Table here.
This restaurant has high chairs.
Vegetarian and muslim-friendly menu items are clearly marked on the menu – as are meals that contain common allergens – such as eggs, shrimp or wheat. See here for the kids menu for lunch or dinner time (for children 12 and younger only.)
ARE THERE ANY CONVENIENCE STORES NEAR THE TOKYO BAY SHIOMI PRINCE HOTEL?
Sure are!
-Family Mart (this convenience store is INSIDE the Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel!)
This Family Mart also stocks some diapers/nappies.
-Ministop (2 mins walk)
-7-Eleven (3 mins walk)
-Lawson (4 mins walk)
*See here for all of my tips on shopping at a Japanese convenience store, including support on reading labels and a list of our favourite items.
*See here for my tips on buying milk in Japan.
WHERE TO EAT WITH KIDS NEAR THE TOKYO BAY SHIOMI PRINCE HOTEL?
As well as the in-house restaurant TIDE TABLE – these are the other nearby options for dining out as a family.
Shiomi Skippers (hamburger restaurant) is 1 min walk from the Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
This restaurant is non-smoking and all meals here are less than 2000 yen. Menu options include burgers, steak, fried chicken, salads, truffle fries, fried fish, hot dogs and slider plates (which include a sampler of several different burgers.). See here for pictures of the Shiomi Skippers menu.
This restaurant accepts most major credit cards. This restaurant welcomes families and also has space for strollers. This restaurant has a kid’s option which includes two small burgers and fries. They also have alcoholic drinks here. The burger buns here are baked fresh every morning.
SHIOMI SKIPPERS
潮見2-1-10 メゾンデラメール 1F
GROUND FLOOR, MAISON DELAMER, 2-1-10 SHIOMI
OPEN EVERYDAY 11AM-3PM & 6PM-MIDNIGHT
Casual sushi train restaurant is just 4 mins walk from the Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
I recommend budgeting 1000-3000 yen per person here (depends how much sushi you can eat, I guess!) The restaurant is super casual. The accept most major credit cards.
SUSHIMARU, SHIOMI
潮見2-8-4 セクトール潮見 1F
GROUND FLOOR, CENTRAL SHIOMI BUILDING, 2-8-4 SHIOMI
OPEN WEEKDAYS 11AM-8PM
OPEN WEEKENDS 10:30AM-8PM
Shiomi Bokujo Yakiniku is 6 mins walk from the Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
This casual yakiniku restaurant welcomes kids and has space for strollers too. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. I recommend budgeting 2000 yen per adult for. lunch and more like 6000 yen at dinner time. This restaurant accepts most major credit cards. They also sell wine and hot and cold sake.
SHIOMI BOKUJO YAKINIKU
潮見1-16-6
1-16-6 SHIOMI
OPEN ON TUES & THURS 11:30AM-1PM & 5PM-10PM
OPEN ON WED, FRI-SUN 5PM-10PM
CLOSED MONDAYS
Sukiya (fast food chain) is 5 mins walk from the Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
This restaurant serves marinated sukiyaki meat bowls on rice. Open 24 hours a day (they do close for 1 hour between 3am-4am.)
Since the Tokyo Disney Resort is so close to the hotel, see here for options for dining in the Tokyo Disney area too! (Lots of family-friendly options.)
ARE THERE ANY SUPERMARKETS NEAR THE TOKYO BAY SHIOMI PRINCE HOTEL ?
Yes! There is a big Maruetsu Supermarket right at Shiomi Station (just 2 mins walk from the hotel.)
Open 9am-1pm . *Maruetsu supermarkets also stock Beyond Meat (plant based meat alternatives.)
See here for all of my tips on shopping at a Japanese supermarket.
See here for some easy go-to meal hacks for quickly grabbing for children at a Japanese supermarket (especially if you are on the move a lot or are worried about your child’s veggie intake while on holidays in Japan.)
Top shelf is Crunchy Granola with Almonds, Wholegrain unsweetened Corn Flakes.
Second shelf: All Bran Fruit Mix, All Bran Choc Bran Flakes, All Bran ”Take a Moment” Chocolate
Third shelf from the top: Fruit Granola Choc Banana Flavour, All Bran Bran Flakes, All Bran Bran Rich
Bottom Shelf: Unsweetened Corn Flakes, Corn Frosties, Chocowa (Chocolate Hoops), Choc Krispies.
Top shelf: Fried Squid with a spice satchet, Grilled Shishamo cooked with Mirin.
Second from the Top Shelf: Marinated and cooked Chicken Skewers, Grilled Squid, Salmon Nuggets with a sauce satchet, Squid and Pickled Radish with Cheese Dressing.
Second Shelf from the bottom: Chicken Skewers, Grilled Capellin Fish, Squid, Garlic Potato Salad with Shrimp、Clam Stew.
Bottom Shelf: Salmon Mince Cutlets, Squid, Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese, Canadian Clam Salad.
ARE THERE ANY DRUGSTORES NEAR THE TOKYO BAY SHIOMI PRINCE HOTEL?
It is best to speak to the hotel front desk if you need any assistance with medications or health issues. But, if you’d prefer to go on your own – KokokaraFine in Kiba is 9 mins away in a taxi. Please note that this drugstore is closed on Sundays.
ARE THERE ANY PLAYGROUNDS NEAR THE TOKYO BAY SHIOMI PRINCE HOTEL?
Yes there is a small local play area with a slide and a few ride on pieces of play equipment just 1-2 mins walk from the hotel. This playground is also right on the river – with a big riverside walk-way -so this is a great spot for children to be able to run and play and let off some steam before a big day out.
To find this playground easily – copy and paste this park name into google maps now. 潮見二丁目児童遊園
PLEASE NOTE: This article contains some affiliate links. If you make a reservation through one of these links, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
I was invited to stay and give my honest review on this hotel for families.
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