12 Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Tokyo: Kids Stay Free, Kids Amenities & More

Tokyo is big, and it’s loud. It can admittedly be (slightly) chaotic, topped off with a subway system that looks pretty much like a maze. However, that doesn’t mean that it cannot make for a great family holiday destination! 

The next time you troop the whole gang over to the city, bookmark these family-friendly hotels — many of which comes with large rooms, kitchenettes, as well as kid-friendly perks and amenities. Plus, they’re even mostly located near major train stations, which makes commuting just that much easier. You're welcome!

Keio Plaza Hotel checks all the boxes when it comes to a family-friendly hotel. Convenience is at the top of the list: the hotel is just next to Tochomae subway station, and a mere 5-minute walk from the major Shinjuku station.

The best part? Children aged five and under can stay for free with an accompanying adult.

#KlookTip: That’s not all: the hotel even offers a complimentary shuttle service to Tokyo Disney Resort (it’s a total lifesaver), and free stroller rental (for use within hotel premises) to boot.

Address: 2 Chome-2-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-8330, Japan

The Mimaru Hotel Apartments are fantastic for families! With multiple locations across Tokyo, all rooms have a minimum of four beds. Choose between Western or half-Western-half-Japanese rooms, with plenty of kid-friendly amenities available. Think: cribs, baby bathtubs, bed rail guards, and children’s cutlery. There are even baby-friendly units, which come with bottle sterilisers, diapers, and more.

The only downside is that the hotel apartments do not have any on-site restaurants, but the in-room kitchenettes more than suffice. Even better: various properties have a line-up of themed rooms! Choose from Pokemon and ninja rooms, which come with themed activities and impeccable decor. The property at Ueno Okachimachi even comes with a whole sushi counter to boot — perfect for families looking to enjoy a cosy private night in whilst the kids play at the living area.

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Located in Odaiba — where there’s lots to entertain the kids with — Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba entices with splendid views of the Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower. The large family room has two bedrooms and a living room, with cribs and bed guards available for rent. The hotel even has children’s sleepwear, small slippers, toothbrushes, play mats, potty seats, and baby bathtubs available.

There are dedicated family plans too: choose one that guarantees connecting rooms, or where children under six years of age can stay for free (as long as they share a bed with an adult).

Address: 2 Chome-6-1 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo 135-8701, Japan

There are two Four Seasons hotels in Tokyo, and both are wonderful for families! If your kids love trains, book a room at the Four Seasons Maranouchi. Enjoy a view of passing trains, all whilst playing with a train set that comes with the room, which also has train-related books, movies, and amenities. There’ll even be a free commemorative in-room photoshoot, where the kids can dress up as a train driver! There are children’s bathrobes, bedtime snacks, and special kids’ menus too.

Four Seasons Otemachi, on the other hand, goes all out with glamping tents in suite rooms; the Imperial suite even has a kitchen, dining room, and media room. The Four Seasons Kids Academy even gives kids the chance to experience what it’s like to work at the hotel, such as being a doorman or being a housekeeper. Upon check-in, the little ones receive a Kids Passport, as well as puzzles and colouring activities. Cribs, extra beds, bed rail guards, bottle sterilisers, high chairs, and kids’ pyjamas are all available upon request as well.

#KlookTip: If you’re arriving in Tokyo by train, the hotel will send someone to meet you at the station to help with your bags. How awesome is that?

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Fully immerse in Japanese culture by booking a traditional Japanese room at Shinjuku City Hotel N.U.T.S., where you can sleep on futon beds atop tatami mats. The rooms accommodate up to four to five people, with Western rooms available too for those who prefer sleeping on conventional beds! The Deluxe Family rooms even come with a kitchenette area. All rooms come with a large television, which is equipped with various cartoon channels to keep the kids well occupied.

For further comfort, breakfast (which has to be pre-booked) can be brought up to your room. The hotel is a stone’s throw away from Shinjuku-Gyoemmae station, a five-minute walk to Shinjuku-Sanchome station, or a fifteen-minute walk to JR Shinjuku station.

Address: 1 Chome-16-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

Having all your creature comforts at your fingertips can make a big difference when travelling with little ones in tow. Hundred Stay Tokyo Shinjuku hits the sweet spot with apartments that come with a kitchen (furnished with cooking utensils and tableware), washing machine, dryer, as well as separate living and dining areas. Each apartment-suite can accommodate up to six beds, and boast great views of the city. 

A caveat is that the hotel is only available for longer stays, i.e. for a week or more. Choose from different layouts: get one with six bunk beds; two beds and two bunk beds; two queen-sized beds and a sofa bed; and more. Get all your needs met with a 24-hour concierge, as well as regular housekeeping — which is something that’s not common with apartment stays!

Address: 2 Chome-27-7 Hyakunincho, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0073, Japan

Who doesn’t love the soothing MUJI aesthetic? Shop till you drop at the flagship store in Ginza (which has seven floors!), before heading upstairs to the MUJI Hotel on the seventh floor. Spanning five floors, the hotel has rooms decked out in natural materials and textures. The rooms, naturally, are filled with MUJI products, such as the towels, bedsheets, and pyjamas. 

Families can spread out in the Family Room, which can comfortably accommodate up to four people. Relax in the separate living area, or cosy up at the reading nook. The room comes with a complimentary child amenity set as well, which includes children’s in-room shoes, toothbrush, and toothpaste. There are children’s pyjamas available for rent too. Plus, one child under the age of 12 can even stay for free!

There’s no need to worry about the kids being bored at The Peninsula, which pulls out all the stops for families. Children under the age of eleven are able to stay at no cost, with complimentary cots, extra beds, bed guards, strollers, and highchairs available. If you have a baby with you, the hotel offers complimentary amenities such as a body care set, bathtub, bib, bouncer, animal-shaped water guns, and more — entirely for free! For older kids, there are children’s slippers, yukatas, and bathrobes for rent.

The hotel even regularly organises children’s activities, such as chocolate decorating, Christmas gingerbread decorating workshops at Christmas, or family-friendly karate sessions. 

#KlookTip: Feeling hungry? The on-site restaurants have specially curated children’s menus, with lots of baby food available as well. 

Address: 1 Chome-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan

Let’s admit it: taking care of children all day can be rather exhausting. Cerulean Tower Hotel encourages parents to take some time for themselves with their all-day childcare service manned by professional staff, which is available for children aged from 57 days to pre-school. 

#KlookTip: If you have two kids, you’ll even enjoy a 50% discount for the second child!

For days that you wish to eat in, the hotel even comes with a whopping twelve restaurants. A children’s amenity set will be delivered to your room upon request: for babies, receive a toothbrush, soap, diaper bag, and handkerchief; for older kids, receive everything but the diaper bag. Transport-wise, the hotel is a short seven-minute walk to Shibuya station. Airport limousine buses from Narita and Haneda airports stop directly at the hotel too.

Address: 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-8512, Japan

Do you have children who love to read? They’ll adore the Shiba Park Hotel, which has spaces containing more than 1,500 books — many of which are for children and yes, many of them are in English! There’s a wide line-up of room configurations here: choose from triple rooms, quad rooms, or even a set of three connecting rooms. Children aged six and younger stay free of charge when sharing a bed with an adult; there are also complimentary baby cots, strollers, bed rails, and diaper pails available upon request.

During your stay, seize the chance to experience the traditional art of Kintsugi, which finds beauty in repairing broken pottery with glue and brass powder. The craft session is followed by the ‘Blissful Afternoon Tea’, which can be enjoyed with a book in hand. 

Address: 1 Chome-5-10 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan

Looking to be one of the first few to get to Disneyland or Disneysea? An official Tokyo Disney Resort hotel, Hilton Tokyo Bay is a pocket-friendly option (compared to the official Tokyo Disney hotels) that’s located near the two parks! 

Stay in the ‘Family Happy Magic Room’, a lovely fairytale-themed room with interactive room features (such as a magical mirror!). In fact, the themed decor starts the minute you get out of the elevator. These rooms can fit up to five people, with children under six years of age staying for free if they share a bed with an adult. The buffet restaurant has a kids' corner, complete with child-friendly foods, trays, and cutlery. The lobby also has a small children’s play area. 

#KlookTip: If the little ones get peckish in the middle of the night, simply hop down to the 24-hour convenience store at the lobby — which also has a small children’s play area.

Address: 1-8 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-0031, Japan

Calling all die-hard Disney fans: what say you to a stay with the family at the new Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort? Check out a recreation of Andy’s bedroom, which comes with a Pixar lamp, the cutest Etch-a-sketch television, Buzz pyjamas, and ‘Andy’ slippers. Check out the Slinky Dog Park at the hotel’s entrance, which looks like a giant board game. The park is even covered with a rubbery mat of sorts, which makes it great for kids. Take lots of photos at Friends Square inside the hotel, which has large statues of the film’s characters! 

The on-site restaurant, Lotso’s Garden Café, is very on theme; with the hotel’s convenience store also serving a variety of Toy-story themed snacks. Everywhere you turn is a fabulous photo op: the hallway leading to the rooms are covered in character sketches, and the carpet even has various character footprints.

#KlookTip: Don’t miss out on the cute scavenger hunt for kids, where they can become an ‘official sheriff’ upon completion.

Address: 1-47 Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba 279-8506, Japan