Tokyo Bay Hotel: Unbelievable Urayasu Ekimae Luxury Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into the shimmering, possibly-slightly-fishy (it is near the bay, after all!) world of the Tokyo Bay Hotel: Unbelievable Urayasu Ekimae Luxury Awaits! – but not in the usual, perfectly-polished travel review kind of way. Nah, this is gonna be me, unfiltered, sharing my experience, the good, the questionable, and the downright hilarious. Let’s get messy!
First Impressions & Accessibility (and the Great Elevator Hunt)
Okay, so Urayasu Ekimae… sounds fancy, right? And the hotel? Oh, the hotel promises "unbelievable luxury". Let's see. First hurdle? Getting there. Fortunately, it’s pretty darn accessible. The train station is close, which is HUGE after lugging around luggage and battling jetlag. Accessibility is a big win here, and I saw plenty of facilities for disabled guests, including, thankfully, an elevator! (Needed that after a certain experience – more on that in a bit…). There's a car park on-site, which is fantastic if you’re driving, and even a car power charging station, which is a nice modern touch. They also offer airport transfers, which, after a long flight, is basically a godsend.
My Great Elevator Adventure (or, How I Almost Got Trapped)
Right, so I was heading back to my room, and the elevator doors opened. A couple of seconds later, they just slowly started to close. I jammed my hand in to stop them, and the doors just clinked! I tried again! No luck. Then a bellhop appeared, and I was like "help me", and he just laughed and put his foot in the door to stop it. He showed me how to open the doors (after a lot of awkward apologising), and I got out to a different elevator.
Cleanliness & Safety (Can I Breathe Easy?)
Alright, safety is paramount, especially these days. Anti-viral cleaning products? Check. Daily disinfection in common areas? Check. Rooms sanitized between stays? Sounds good to me. They actually have staff trained in safety protocol. The whole vibe felt pretty safe, honestly. I felt comfortable. The staff were professional and wore masks. There were hand sanitizers strategically placed – always a plus! And there was a doctor/nurse on call, which, you know, peace of mind.
Rooms & Amenities (Where the Magic Happens… Mostly)
Okay, let's talk rooms. I booked myself into a non-smoking room, because, well, I'm not a smoker, and the last thing I want is to smell like a smoky ashtray after a night on the town. The rooms were generally comfortable – with that classic, slightly generic, hotel-chic vibe. Air conditioning and blackout curtains, essential for battling jet lag, were present and accounted for. The Wi-Fi [free] worked like a champ (and I could actually get work done, even if the jet lag was a constant threat)
Let's get more specific on rooms…
- Bathroom: Clean, good water pressure (a must for a decent shower). Had all the toiletries (a definite win).
- Bed: comfy! Enough said. I appreciated the comfy bed.
- Techy stuff: The internet access – wireless and LAN was a huge plus. Needed that for work. The in-room safe box was an added security, and I do appreciate that.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (Fueling the Adventure)
Alright, the food! The hotel boasts restaurants, a bar (essential), and even a coffee shop. The breakfast [buffet] was… well, it was a buffet. It had the usual mix of Western and Asian options. I'm telling you, I lived off the Asian breakfast for a week! And you know what else? I loved how the staff would bring me a bottle of water right when I was seated – nice touch!
My Biggest Food Moment (…and It Involved Green Tea)
Okay, the coffee/tea in restaurant was amazing. I'm a sucker for Japanese green tea, and they had some incredible varieties. I practically lived on the stuff.. (also, I saw a sign for Vegetarian restaurant, but as a meat eater, did not go, and I saw the Desserts in restaurant, and was tempted. So, for my tastes, the food was pretty good!
Things to Do & Ways to Relax (Spa Day… Sort Of)
Right, after exploring DisneySea (which is a hop, skip, and a jump away), you're going to want to unwind. The Fitness center exists, but, I'm not a gym bunny. The pool with view looked tempting, but I didn’t get in (too cold!). They have a Spa/Sauna and even a steamroom, and they offer massage and body scrub and body wrap. Now, if you're a spa person, this hotel is a great option.
Services & Conveniences (The Little Things That Matter)
Here's where the hotel really shines. The concierge was super helpful, the daily housekeeping kept the place spotless, and the 24-hour front desk was fantastic. There was even a convenience store (because, let's face it, you will need snacks), and cash withdrawal if you run low on yen. They offer dry cleaning, which is great.
For the Kids (Because Kids are People Too!)
Family/child friendly. There's also babysitting. So if you're going with kids and want a place to stay, then, the hotel seems good.
The Quirks and the "Meh" Moments
Okay, so here's the realness:
- The architecture is not exactly the "wow" factor. It's more functional than fancy.
- I sometimes felt like I was missing a "personal" touch. It's efficient, but not necessarily warm and fuzzy.
The Takeaway: Should You Book?
Absolutely! If you're looking for a comfortable, well-located hotel near Urayasu Ekimae with excellent accessibility, solid amenities, and a safe environment, then the Tokyo Bay Hotel is a great choice.
(Don't forget, my great elevator hunt) and get a better experience than me. But, overall… a good hotel.
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(P.S. If you see a slightly crazed individual wandering the halls, muttering about elevators and green tea, that might just be me. Say hi!)
Norwich Gem: Grade II Listed Flat with Modern Twist (Sleeps 2)!
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's itinerary. This is… my Bay Hotel Urayasu Ekimae Tokyo itinerary. And trust me, it's gonna be a ride.
Day 1: Tokyo Drift (Into Jet Lag Hell)
- 6:00 AM (ish) - The Pre-Flight Panic: Woke up in a cold sweat, convinced I'd forgotten something critical. Passport? Check. Wallet? Check. Dignity? …Probably left it in the taxi, along with my ability to function before a double espresso.
- 8:00 AM - The Flight of Doom (and Snacks): Seriously, who designs airplane food? It's a crime against humanity. Gobbled down the mystery meat (hoping it wasn't, you know, mystery) and spent the next 12 hours alternating between staring out the window, trying (and failing) to sleep, and aggressively refreshing my Spotify.
- 4:00 PM (Japan Time) - Arrival & Immediate Faceplant: Landed at Narita. Made it through customs without a major meltdown (victory!). Navigated the train system…ish. Found the hotel. The Bay Hotel Urayasu Ekimae. Looks… promising. The lobby has a weirdly calming scent, like a mix of cherry blossoms and clean laundry. Checked in, and I swear, the second my head hit that pillow… poof. Gone.
- 6:00 PM - The Haunted Vending Machine (and Failed Dinner): Woke up. Jet lag had me in its clutches. Wandered out to explore. Stumbled upon a vending machine that looked like it was judging me. Tried to buy a coffee. Failed miserably. Managed to acquire a weird, gelatinous packet that might have been food. Regretted it INSTANTLY. Dinner plan B: 7-Eleven. Ramen it is. (It was surprisingly good, I'll admit).
- 8:00 PM - Crashing and Burning (Literally): Back to the room. Slept like the dead. Seriously, I think I forgot to breathe for a good hour.
Day 2: Tsukiji Fish Frenzy & Emotional Rollercoasters
- 5:00 AM - The Alarm That Wants To Kill Me: My internal clock is still screaming "stay in bed!" but, HELL NO, I am determined to tackle the iconic Tsukiji Outer Market.
- 6:00 AM - Tsujiki Outer Market: The air is thick with the smells of the ocean and the energy of a bustling market. Felt like I was in a movie. People shouting in Japanese, vendors slicing tuna with insane precision. Got my sushi for breakfast. It was DIVINE. I'm not even a huge sushi person, but this… this was a religious experience. The freshest tuna I have ever encountered. I just stood there, eyes closed, and savored every goddamn bite. Pure. Bliss. And, as an extra bonus, I almost got run down by a tiny motorized cart driven by a woman who looked like she'd seen a thousand years of fish carnage.
- 8:00 AM - Meiji Jingu Shrine: Needed a dose of serenity after the fish market chaos. This shrine. Wow. So peaceful. The towering trees, the hushed atmosphere… I literally felt my shoulders drop. Walked the paths, admired the architecture and just took a moment. Needed to be present in the moment, and think of all the good things in life.
- 10:00 AM - Harajuku: Candy-Coated Chaos: Okay. Harajuku. It's a beautiful, vibrant, sensory OVERLOAD. Saw some amazing cosplay, some fashion that made my jaw drop. Tried a rainbow cotton candy that was bigger than my head. Got thoroughly lost. Spent an hour in a shop dedicated entirely to stuffed animals. Briefly considered buying a giant panda to take back home. (My apartment is small.)
- 1:00 PM - Shibuya Crossing: Man vs. The Crowd: The iconic scramble crossing. Thousands of people flowing in every direction. It's thrilling! But also… low-key terrifying. Almost got trampled. Worth it for the photos.
- 3:00 PM - The Ramen Incident (and Existential Dread): Found a tiny ramen shop hidden down a side street. The ramen was incredible. Then, bam, hit some kind of emotional wall. Started thinking about my life. My job. My choices. Why am I here? Suddenly, ramen wasn't enough, I needed a good cry. Ended up writing some bad poetry in my notebook (that probably will never see the light of day, but hey).
- 6:00 PM - Back to the Hotel… and Reality: Walked back to my hotel in a daze. The city felt so… big. And I… just… felt. Everything. Exhausted. Happy. Confused. Back at the Bay Hotel. Watched some trashy Japanese TV (which I somehow understood). Crawled into bed and hoped for sweet, blessed oblivion.
Day 3: (The Disney Disaster)
- 8:00 AM - DisneySea: The Wait is Real Okay, I admit it: I'm here because I'm a sucker for theme parks. But it was… well, I'm going to say it: OVERRATED. The line for the Tower of Terror was an hour long. The food? Overpriced garbage. The crowds were suffocating. The only highlight? The absolutely stunning architecture of the park. It's gorgeous, no doubt, but the sheer number of people almost broke me. Almost.
- 1:00 PM - The Great Food Hunt: Found an obscure street food vendor, with no line! The food was… interesting. Spicy. Delicious. But I spent the last of my japanese money on an unnameable object, had to run back to retrieve my yen from the hotel.
- 3:00 PM - The Escape: Needed out, badly, so I spent the rest of the afternoon exploring Urayasu, which is actually quite charming, away from the insane crowds and the overstimulation.
- 6:00 PM - Dinner & Regret: Dinner at a tiny, local place. Gyoza. Beer. Bliss. But it also dawned on me that it was my last night in Tokyo, and I wasn’t ready. So many more things to see, to eat, to experience.
- 8:00 PM - Packing & Meltdown: Packing. Always the worst. Tried to organize. Failed miserably. Started to tear up at the thought of leaving. Why does everything have to end?
Day 4: The Goodbye
- 7:00 AM - Breakfast & Sadness: One last breakfast at the hotel. It was okay, but the sadness was the main course. Stared out the window, watching the city wake up. Contemplated staying forever.
- 9:00 AM - Last-Minute Souvenir Scramble: Ran around trying to get things. Chocolate! Something for the relatives. Ran into (metaphorically) someone in the hotel trying to catch the train to the airport.
- 11:00 AM - The Train to the Airport: The train. The smell of the trains, the silence of the train, the feeling of being in a massive machine moving people and not really being able to comprehend it the rest of your life.
- 1:00 PM - The Flight (Again): The flight. Goodbye. The end. (For now…) Will be back.
This itinerary is a mess. It's raw. It's honest. And that's exactly how I felt. Tokyo, you beautiful, chaotic, soul-crushing, amazing city. I'll be back. (Eventually… after I recover from the jet lag.)
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Tokyo Bay Hotel: Unbelievable Urayasu Ekimae... Maybe? Let's Unpack This Mess!
Okay, spill the tea. Is this place actually *unbelievable*? Because the internet's a liar, and I'm cynical.
Alright, alright, settle down, skeptical traveler. "Unbelievable" is a loaded word, isn't it? Let's just say… it's *trying*. I've stayed there twice, okay? The first time? Epic fail. My room smelled faintly of… well, I *think* it was the ocean, but it could’ve also been old fish. And the AC sounded like a jet engine taking off. Seriously, I considered sleeping in the hallway it was so loud! The second time? Significantly better. But, "unbelievable"? Nah. "Comfortable enough after a long day tripping over toddlers at Tokyo Disneyland"? Yeah, that's more accurate. So, manage your expectations. You're not walking into a palace, but it's… fine. Mostly. I think.
Urayasu Ekimae… is that, like, actually close to the train station? Because "close" can mean a million things.
YES! This is the *one* thing they get absolutely right. It's practically *in* the train station. I was practically falling out of bed and onto the platform. Seriously, perfect. After fighting your way through the hordes of tourists at Tokyo Disneyland, collapsing into your room is a godsend. No dragging suitcases for miles. Just glorious, immediate access to rest. That's probably the best thing about this whole place. Seriously, this is the main reason I go back.
What about the rooms? Are they tiny shoeboxes like every other Japanese hotel?
Okay, this is where things get… variable. The first time I went? Yes. Tiny. I could barely swing a cat (not that I travel with cats, but you get the idea). The second time? Better. Still not spacious, but less claustrophobic. They *claim* to have "luxury" rooms, but let's be real, in Japan, "luxury" is usually, "slightly less cramped." Expect functional, clean-ish (again, the fishy smell issue), and not much space to spread out. Pack light. Or, you know, embrace the cozy. It’s part of the charm… eventually.
Breakfast? Worth it, or should I just grab a 7-Eleven on the way to Disneyland?
Honestly? The breakfast is… a gamble. One day it was a glorious spread of pastries, eggs, and even some surprisingly decent coffee. The next? Bland. Utterly, soul-crushingly bland. The same greasy scrambled eggs, the same limp bacon, the same… everything. Sometimes there's a massive line. Sometimes it feels understaffed. My advice? If you're *really* hungry and the buffet looks decent GO FOR IT. If you have a hint of doubt? Head to 7-Eleven. Always a safe bet in Japan. PLUS, they have those onigiri!
Is Tokyo Disneyland actually walkable from the hotel? I'm assuming "walkable" is a lie, too.
Okay, listen close, because this is important. *Technically* walkable. But… it's a good 15-20 minute walk depending on how fast you walk. And do you *really* want to walk that after a day of screaming your lungs out on Space Mountain? Probably not. The shuttle bus is your friend! It's easy to find (just follow the crowds) and takes like, 5 minutes. DO THAT. Seriously. Trust me on this. Save your feet for all the actual walking you will be doing in Tokyo!
I've heard something about a spa? Is it the promised land of relaxation?
Spa? Okay. *It exists.* I went. Once. It was… fine. Like, the facilities were clean-ish. But "promised land of relaxation"? Nope. More like "a slightly improved version of your home bathroom." The staff was nice. The massage was...Okay. The prices are *insane*. I mean, I had a massage that cost more than my entire hotel room! Was it worth it? Maybe if you need it badly enough. Or maybe if you are rich. Or maybe both. Honestly, I'd rather spend the money on more Takoyaki.
Any other major downsides I should know about?
Okay, a few things to mentally prepare for:
- The elevators. They're a nightmare. Especially during peak hours. Expect to wait. A lot. Consider it a free arm workout.
- The crowds. This hotel is *popular*. Expect crowds everywhere – at the check-in, at the elevators, at breakfast. Patience is a virtue, my friend.
- The "helpful" staff. They try. Bless their hearts. But sometimes, communication can be… challenging, particularly if your Japanese isn't stellar (which mine isn't). Learn a few basic phrases, and be prepared to point and smile. Works wonders!
- The Wi-Fi: Sometimes it's speedy! Sometimes it's dial-up circa 1998. Don't bank on it.
So, overall… would you recommend it? Even with the… issues?
Ugh. This is the question, isn't it? Look, it's not perfect. It's not even particularly *good* in any objective sense. But… that proximity to the train station. The convenience after park hopping... it’s a lifesaver. And honestly? Sometimes, after a grueling day at Tokyo Disneyland, you just want a place to crash. The Tokyo Bay Hotel... *does* that. So, yeah. I'd recommend it. But with caveats. Lots and lots of caveats. Just don't expect the "unbelievable" experience the marketing promises. Think "decent," "convenient," and "probably better than sleeping on a park bench." And mentally prepare yourself for those elevators.
