Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba

“Nice hotel a little far from the center of the city”

I stayed at this hotel because of an event nearby I was attending. Otherwise, I would not have, because it is a bit far from the more central parts of town. However, there is local transportation (train) right out the door of the hotel, which is convenient. Rooms are spacious and in excellent condi… more

I stayed at this hotel because of an event nearby I was attending. Otherwise, I would not have, because it is a bit far from the more central parts of town. However, there is local transportation (train) right out the door of the hotel, which is convenient. Rooms are spacious and in excellent condition. The decor is not my style, but not offensive either. Avoid breakfast on the first floor. It is a complete zoo. Instead, go up to the 30th floor and enjoy a traditional Japanese breakfast or the western version. Not only without the chaos, but with a great view. The staff on the Japanese side are amazing and welcoming. So why 4/5? First, because of the location and second, because the sleep quality due to the horrible pillows was sub par. I wish they had a barley pillow like in other hotels. Sigh...

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“Post cruise hotel stay, next to a station for sightseeing”

We stayed here for 4 nights before and after a cruise. It was the perfect location for that purpose. It's right next to a monorail station (Daiba) and there are many shops and eateries nearby (Aquacity). The room was large, clean and comfortable. Shower over the bath but very good. Safe. TV. Fridge… more

We stayed here for 4 nights before and after a cruise. It was the perfect location for that purpose. It's right next to a monorail station (Daiba) and there are many shops and eateries nearby (Aquacity). The room was large, clean and comfortable. Shower over the bath but very good. Safe. TV. Fridge. Complimentary bottled water. Fantastic views of the river and Rainbow bridge. Only a couple of English speaking TV channels. Good aircon. We were on floor 18 and it was quiet. We thought the breakfast in the hotel was expensive. There is a general shop right outside where you can get coffees, drinks and food. Also a bakery. Easy to get a taxi. Very friendly helpful staff. This is a large modern spacious hotel built on reclaimed land and close to modern infrastructure. You need to travel into the city for the culture. Easy to do though.

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“Easy to access City Centre and Cruise Port”

Following advice in previous reviews, we upgraded room on arrival to a high floor with good view, at minimal extra cost. No problem with room, shower etc. All additional services are ridiculously overpriced ie breakfast, dinner restaurants and bar. Other than the fairly grim shopping centres, there… more

Following advice in previous reviews, we upgraded room on arrival to a high floor with good view, at minimal extra cost. No problem with room, shower etc. All additional services are ridiculously overpriced ie breakfast, dinner restaurants and bar. Other than the fairly grim shopping centres, there seems to be nowhere to eat & drink for reasonable cost. The major plus is proximity to monorail for quick access to city.

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“Not a comfortable Hotel at All”

The room had a decent view but lacked any comfortable chair in which to relax and read. When I went down to the lobby to find a comfortable chair in which to read, I found there is apparently not a comfortable reading chair in the entire hotel. The lobby is furnished solely with no back or low ba… more

The room had a decent view but lacked any comfortable chair in which to relax and read. When I went down to the lobby to find a comfortable chair in which to read, I found there is apparently not a comfortable reading chair in the entire hotel. The lobby is furnished solely with no back or low back hard cushioned benches. Continuing their policy of cheap furnishings, the room’s luggage rack was so small it would not accommodate my suitcase; so I had to use the floor. From a pedestrian perspective, the hotel is quite isolated. No restaurants within a two or three block radius; so if you want something to eat and don’t want the expense of a taxi (They aren’t cheap in Tokyo.), you are stuck with the hotel’s restaurants or room service. Those food options are all mediocre and greatly overpriced. I guess the hotel bean counters have sensed they have little convenient competition; so why not take advantage? An example is the room service “American” breakfast of juice, coffee, eggs, a breakfast meat and bread or a sweet roll for the ridiculously excessive price of over $30 USD. I am sorry I used this hotel and advise you to avoid it.

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