Urayasu Hotels with Balcony

The family room for four was quite spacious, and having a separate bed for everyone meant no disturbances. A big thank you to the restaurant staff on the first floor for keeping our forgotten headphones safe. The breakfast was also very generous, they even had a chocolate fountain! My personal favorites were the salad and yogurt. We also tried out the Japanese-style hot springs on the 7th floor; the water temperature was perfect. Just remember to bring your own towel. The bus from Narita Airport to the hotel costs 2900 JPY, with children under 12 paying half price. However, it takes a very long time because it first goes to Tokyo Disneyland, then to Tokyo DisneySea, then to other hotels like the Hyatt, and finally arrives at Mitsui. The total travel time is about 1 hour and 40 minutes, which is slower than taking the subway. The upside is you don't have to lug your luggage up and down stairs when changing subways.

While the Tokyo Disney Hotel is right at the entrance of the park, I still find the Hotel MiraCosta (at DisneySea) more convenient since it's actually inside the park. This hotel, however, is the closest one to Tokyo Disneyland. It's a large hotel, and check-in was quite slow. Then again, check-ins are generally slow at Japanese hotels, so I guess I'm used to it by now.

The room was well-appointed and comfortable, and the bathroom was very spacious, with excellent floor drainage that prevented any water from splashing out. Most of the hotel staff were very friendly, apart from one who seemed a bit unfriendly on the first day but was fine later on. What particularly touched me was when we were checking out; a staff member stopped the departing shuttle bus for us and, braving the rain, helped my daughter, our luggage, and me get on board. I'm truly grateful to her! The breakfast was fantastic. I'd gladly return here if I have the opportunity.

The separate bath and toilet, plus the amenities, really uplifted my spirits! Among the official hotels, this one offers great value for money. And we were able to enter Disneyland a full 15 minutes early! Highly recommended for those who want to visit Disneyland. There's also a convenience store within the hotel, and parking is a flat 2000 yen until 5 PM the next day. The shuttle bus service to Disneyland is a lifesaver for families with kids too! So many great points.