1-9-1 Daiba, Minato, Japan | (251) 219-4428
Connected to Daiba Station on the Yurikamome Line
Spacious, modern rooms with seating areas; some with bay-view
balconies
Suites with grand pianos and outdoor whirlpools available
Rooftop whirlpool with
Tokyo Bay views
Spa with indoor pool and
whirlpool (for a fee)
Restaurants offering
Japanese, Cantonese, and Australian cuisine
Ocean liner-themed bar
Walking distance to family-friendly restaurants
24-hour fitness room
Fees for pool, breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi
Far from central Tokyo
attractions
Guests under 18 years of
age cannot use pool or spa
Located on Odaiba Island, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is an upscale chain hotel with an abundance of on-site amenities. The 453 rooms are spacious and have seating areas and balconies, some overlooking Tokyo Bay, and suites are available with extra perks like outdoor whirlpools. The property has several restaurants offering a
variety of cuisines as well as an ocean liner-themed bar. There’s a spa with an
indoor pool and rooftop whirlpool, but fees here add up and include a charge for pool access. Guests willing to pay more to be closer to central
Tokyo should consider Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, a luxury Shinbashi property with a rooftop bar and incredible city views.
Scene
Upscale hotel with opulent common spaces and cruise-liner atmosphere
From the outside, the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba resembles a massive cruise liner; its gently curved, gray facade envelopes an entranceway framed with stone-enclosed pockets of grass and leafy trees. The lobby, too, conjures thoughts of a cruise ship's promenade, with large columns
and a decorative, grand staircase -- it's all very fitting given the hotel's location right on the waters of Tokyo Bay. The hotel isn't near much of interest, so the abundance of destinations on site are a bonus. With low lighting and an intimate vibe, Captain’s Bar was
designed to resemble an ocean liner cabin. At Ocean Dining restaurant, guests can enjoy
panoramic views of Tokyo Bay from the large bay windows, while Sakura
offers a view of a garden terrace while guests enjoy their sushi. Outside, a
leafy garden area with a stone patio and wooden tables and chairs provides a spot
for guests to enjoy the open air, and the spa has a relaxed, modern ambience with spectacular views of Rainbow Bridge. The hotel mainly sees families and couples, though some areas of the property -- including the spa and pool -- are not exactly kid-friendly, as they're closed to those under 18 years of age. Plenty of business travelers stay here as well, drawn by Hilton's signature services, but all guests should be prepared for fees for everything from breakfast to pool use.
Location
On Odaiba Island, attached to Daiba Station
The
hotel is located on Odaiba Island, an artificial island in Tokyo Bay across the
Rainbow Bridge from central Tokyo. It’s less than a 10-minute walk to Decks
Tokyo Beach shopping mall, which has a Sega Joypolis indoor amusement park and a
Little Hong Kong area with Cantonese restaurants. Aqua City Odaiba, another large shopping center, is just a six-minute walk from the hotel. Daiba Station, on the Yurikamome Line, is attached to the hotel, and Tokyo Teleport Station, on the Rinkai Line, is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. From there, trips to Shibuya take around 30 minutes. Within a six-minute drive is
Tokyo Big Sight, a convention center on neighboring Ariake Island. Tokyo Tower
can be reached in 40 minutes on public transportation. The hotel
is a 20-minute drive from Haneda Airport, and a 50-minute drive from Narita
International Airport, though both are accessible by public transport as well.
Rooms
Modern and spacious rooms with private balconies
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba has
spacious rooms with stylish, gray circular-patterned carpeting and sophisticated yet homey decor including floor lamps,
floor-length beige curtains, and beige parlor chairs with orange-patterned throw pillows. The light wood-veneer furniture, including bedside tables and large work desks, has a slightly mod sensibility, while tufted leather headboards lend rooms a dash of modern class. All rooms have
small balconies, some with views of Tokyo Bay. Standard features include minibars,
coffee/tea facilities, flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi. The bathroom we saw was pretty, with tiled floors, a shower/tub combo, and a generous toiletry kit. A
range of suites are available including the Royal Garden Suite which has a
grand piano and a private garden, and the King Terrace Suite, which has an
outdoor whirlpool.
Features
Several restaurants, spa with whirlpools, and fitness center
The hotel has several restaurants
offering a variety of cuisine including Japanese, Cantonese, and Australian options. Meals are not included with room rates. High tea is also offered in a space with bay views, and there’s a bar on-site.
For guests 18 years of age and older there’s a spacious, 24-hour fitness center
and spa on-site with an indoor pool and whirlpool; there's also an outdoor whirlpool with
bay views. Unfortunately, the hotel charges a fee for pool access. For private events, the hotel has event spaces that can accommodate
up to 1,500 guests. A wide variety of services are available for a fee including
currency exchange as well as florist and laundry services. The hotel has a
24-hour business center with three computers and a copier/fax machine, and
parking is available for a fee. Wi-Fi is also subject to fees.