If you're traveling to Tokyo Disney Resort as a family, finding one room where everyone can sleep together is harder than you might think. Rooms in Japan tend to be small. At Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay, I stayed in the Japanese-Western Room Type B, which has two beds on one side and a tatami-mat room with futons on the other. Here's a walk through the room as I found it, from the door to the bathroom, with tips on the Japanese-style parts that might be new to you.
| Building | Emion Tower (13th floor and above) |
|---|---|
| Room type | Japanese-Western Room Type B (2 beds + a tatami room) |
| Size | 60 m² (about 646 sq ft) |
| Sleeps | 4 to 6 people |
| Smoking | Non-smoking |
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Hotels.comThe Door
A calm wood-grain door with a simple card-key lock.
No matter how many times I check in somewhere, opening the door on the first night is always a little exciting. The first thing I noticed inside was the daylight coming in from the balcony straight ahead.
The View from the Balcony
The balcony curves gently instead of having sharp corners, which opens up the view.
Many rooms in Emion Tower are on high floors. In Japanese reviews, I kept seeing guests mention that they could see Tokyo Skytree or even the Disney fireworks from upper floors, and that the night view was beautiful. Our room was on a high floor too, and during the day we looked out over the Shin-Urayasu skyline and a wide stretch of sky.
The Beds
Two semi-double beds with a small sofa between them.
The Western-style side has two beds. With 60 m² in total, there was plenty of room around the beds to open our suitcases on the floor. Japanese reviewers often said the room was "surprisingly spacious" and "roomier than other hotels in the same price range," and after staying there myself, I agree. It never felt cramped.
The Tatami Room and Futons
Futons are laid out on the tatami, and the TV is easy to see from here too.
This is what makes the Type B room special. Tatami are thick woven straw mats, and a futon is a mattress and quilt laid directly on top of them. My kids, who don't get to roll around on tatami at home, were thrilled. The tatami room can also be fully closed off from the bedroom, so the kids can go to sleep while the adults stay up a little longer. If your family is split between bed people and floor people, everyone gets what they want here.
Tatami etiquette in one line
Take off your shoes and slippers before stepping onto the tatami, and walk on it in bare feet or socks.
The Washbasins
A bright white vanity with a wide mirror.
There are two washbasins side by side, so we could all get ready in the morning without waiting. When the whole family is rushing to get out the door for the parks, that small detail makes a big difference.
Amenities
All the basic amenities, gathered in one basket.
The basket held toothbrush sets, a comb, a razor, cotton pads and cotton swabs. In Japan, some hotels keep these at the front desk for you to pick up, so it was nice to find everything already in the room when we arrived.
There was also an individually wrapped bath tablet.
The bath tablet had a honey-lemon scent. Drop it in the tub and it fizzes, turning the water a soft yellow. It's said to contain honey-based moisturizing ingredients, and it was a nice little treat at the end of a long day of walking in the parks.
The Bathroom
There's a window right in front of the tub, so you can see outside while you soak.
Shampoo, conditioner and body soap come in pump bottles on the shelf.
The bath and toilet are in separate rooms, and the bathroom has a washing area outside the tub, so I could stretch my legs out and relax. The hotel calls this a "view bath," because you face the window while you soak. Having a separate toilet and a roomy washing area is something families mentioned again and again in Japanese reviews.
How to use a Japanese-style bathroom
Sit on the stool in the washing area and wash and rinse your body there first. Then get into the tub just to soak. In Japan the bathwater is for relaxing, not for washing.
Mini Sink and Tea Corner
An electric kettle, bottled water, and a glass and mug for each guest.
A small fridge, big enough to chill the chocolates we bought at Disney.
There's a separate mini sink, so you can make tea or boil water for baby formula without leaving the room. The fridge is compact, though. If you plan to store a lot of food or anything frozen, it may feel a little small.
See room types on the official English website
What Other Guests Say
Along with my own impressions, here are comments that came up again and again in Japanese reviews on Jalan and Rakuten Travel, translated and summarized. Most of them matched what I experienced.
On her fourth or fifth stay, she said she's surprised every time by how spacious and how thoroughly cleaned the rooms are compared with other hotels in the area.
She went back for seconds again and again at breakfast. Many other reviewers also praised how much variety the buffet has.
She uses the indoor bubble bath and the outdoor bath every stay, and said the natural hot spring from 1,500 meters underground really helps her tired body recover.
She arrived before the 3:00 p.m. check-in time and was grateful the staff helped her right away. Several other reviewers also mentioned being able to leave their luggage early.
She was surprised by how many free shuttle buses there were, and liked not getting stuck in the traffic jam leaving the Disney parking lots at night.
He booked a Type B room with a 2-year-old and appreciated that the hotel gave them a room without a balcony instead of one with a night view, for safety.
He stayed in a Type B room and was happy overall, but found the bidet toilet spray too strong and the fridge small, with no freezer.
Equipment can differ slightly between rooms, so if something like fridge size matters to you, ask the hotel about the room details when you book.
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FAQ
Can I walk around Hotel Emion in the room wear?
Each room has pajama-style room wear, including children's sizes for kids sharing a bed. You can walk to the hot spring bath on the 2nd floor in your room wear and slippers. For the restaurant and the shuttle bus, check the latest hotel rules on the official website.
What's in the room?
The Type B room I stayed in had toothbrushes, a comb and a razor, a bath tablet, an electric kettle, bottled water, a glass and mug for each guest, and a small fridge. Room wear and towels were provided for everyone.
Does Hotel Emion have Japanese-style rooms?
Yes. There are Japanese-Western rooms (Type A and Type B) and a Japanese-style room, all with tatami and futons. The Type B room combines a Western bedroom with two beds and a tatami room in one unit, and sleeps up to six people.
Summary
The 60 m² Japanese-Western Room Type B works whether your family prefers beds or futons, which makes it an easy choice for families visiting Tokyo Disney Resort. Small touches like the two washbasins and the window over the tub made our stay comfortable. For the rest of the hotel and the breakfast buffet, see the guides below.
Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay: Full Guide ›
Hotel Emion Breakfast Buffet Guide ›
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