Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo-Bay Ariake in Tokyo

the view is amazing

I booked a total of five nights. First, two nights here, then two nights in Kamakura, three nights in Hakone, and then back here for three nights, before moving to Tamachi for two nights. Tonight is my first night. I flew JAL from Beijing and landed at 7:30 PM. After clearing customs, I took the subway and arrived here without any issues. From Terminal 3 at the airport, I took the Tokyo Monorail, transferred to the Rinkai Line at Tennozu Isle, got off at Kokusai-Tenjijo, and walked to the hotel in about five minutes. The whole journey took about 40 minutes. The hotel's surroundings are excellent – quiet and comfortable.

There are also plenty of restaurants nearby, making dining convenient. The hotel has its own restaurant, and there's a Lawson convenience store on the second floor that also offers simple meals.

Getting around Tokyo from the hotel is easy. The Yurikamome line is right next to Kokusai-Tenjijo, and there's a bus station at the subway exit, making bus travel convenient too. The hotel also has an airport shuttle service, but you need to book in advance.

Regarding the rooms, I first stayed in a smaller twin room for two nights, which was absolutely spotless. The hotel is quite new. When I returned to Tokyo, I stayed in a 26-square-meter twin room for three nights, which offered great value for money. It was 1000 RMB a night because it was Valentine's Day, but the other nights were at regular prices.

I've been to Japan over thirty times and Tokyo eight times, and this is by far the best value-for-money hotel I've stayed at in Tokyo. I'm very satisfied and highly recommend it to everyone.

The room isn't huge but it's clean and tidy. Check-in is self-service, but there's staff available to assist with Chinese language support. There's a convenience store and restaurants right across from the hotel. It's not far from the subway station, within walking distance. There's also a shuttle schedule for the airport displayed outside the hotel.

This hotel is great for business trips, and I'd also recommend it if you're planning to visit Tokyo Disney Resort, Odaiba, or Kasai Rinkai Park – it's super convenient. Plus, the hotel offers direct shuttle buses to both airports, which you can book in advance. I stayed on the 15th floor, and while high floors have their perks, there are downsides too. For example, during an earthquake one night, only the people on the higher floors came down. 😂

I booked the family room this time, and it was spacious enough, even with a washing machine and microwave. I'm super satisfied; it's perfect for families with kids. The bathroom, in particular, was the largest I've seen in any Tokyo hotel. Getting around and finding food was also very convenient, and Odaiba is only a few stops away. The scenery around the hotel is also great. I'd definitely stay here again next time.

Booked online, check-in was a breeze. The room wasn't huge, but it was perfectly adequate. It's really close to the Ariake Central Building, which was super convenient for visiting clients.

I've booked this hotel multiple times for trade shows, and its location is unbeatable; I honestly think it's the most convenient hotel around. The breakfast is great too, with my favorites like natto and raw eggs. The price isn't cheap, but you might get a better deal if you book early. This time, there was a bit of a hassle checking in with my Trip.com reservation, and I needed staff assistance to get it sorted.

The hotel room wasn't huge, but it was clean and tidy. The tap water in the bathroom was drinkable.

I extended my stay for an extra night and moved from a twin room to a king room. The room size felt similar, but because the king-size bed takes up less space than two twin beds, there was more room to open my suitcase.

This is a pretty good chain hotel in Japan. I didn't realize before staying that they offer a free shuttle bus to Disney, and there's a timetable provided. You can also book a paid shuttle bus to the airport, which is very convenient. However, the return bus from Disney is relatively early. Just a heads up, there are very few pharmacies nearby.