Magical hotels near Disneyland Tokyo for a family-friendly treat

Staying at Disney Ambassador Hotel means you are in prime position to enjoy Disneyland Tokyo. The complimentary shuttle bus – the 1930s Americana-inspired Disney Resort Cruiser complete with Mickey Mouse shaped windows – takes you between the hotel and the park with ease.

Sticking true to the Disney theme, rooms are decorated with some of their much-loved characters in mind. Fans will appreciate how the homage makes its way down to the minute details: patterns featuring Donald Duck’s hat adorn the lampshades, while beds are topped with pillows in the shape of Minnie Mouse’s bow.

Wind down the evenings in the Hyperion Lounge, an art deco-style room where you can enjoy a sophisticated cocktail while listening to faint notes of the piano drifting from the adjacent lobby.

With its truly grand facade, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel looks as if it has been plucked straight from a Disney film. The majestic gates open up to Fantasia Court, one of the several gardens that can be found at the hotel, where you can mosey around artistic topiary bushes and admire the Fantasia statue fountain.

The character-themed rooms follow an early 20th-century Victorian style, while never losing the delightful Disney touch. Book into the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ themed room to enjoy sumptuous jewel-toned velvet armchairs, sleek dark oak furniture and heavy draped curtains, as well as decorative bookcases featuring Cogsworth and Lumière. There are even specialty Tokyo Disneyland Hotel branded toiletries and amenities that you’ll be taking back home as souvenirs.

With its sunshine yellow and warm orange exterior greeting you as you arrive, Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel is a cheerful and casual resort at surprising value for an official Disney hotel. Whether you choose to stay in the Wish building or Discover building, you can look forward to a room festooned with technicolour Disney-themed wall murals.

Stroll among garden statues that twinkle with fairy lights, or have a family photoshoot in the teacup chairs in the lobby – a fun nod to the ride you’ll take in real life at the park. In the morning, make sure to fuel up at the hotel’s mouthwatering breakfast buffet before taking advantage of exclusive early access privileges that get you into the park 15 minutes before anyone else.

You’ll find Hotel Hilton Tokyo Bay well-connected to both the theme park and the city centre, meaning you can experience the wonders of Disneyland Tokyo alongside the thrilling hubbub of cosmopolitan Japan. If you’re visiting in summer, relax after a day in the park by floating in the hotel’s outdoor pool within a tranquil Japanese garden.

Rooms follow a contemporary approach – comfy beds with crisp white sheets and furniture with clean geometric lines – yet also have plenty of character in the décor. Walk down hallways that follow a ‘Magical Forest’ theme, with carved tree stumps and painted vines trailing across the walls into rooms where ceilings look like the sky. Whimsical and modern, the hotel is a great choice for those who appreciate a more unconventional take on the Disney concept.

With the nearby monorail loop easily taking you between Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea, the five-star Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel makes for a convenient while stylish stay. In your mega-spacious room with calming, contemporary décor, you’ll feel as though you have your own modern city apartment. Step through expansive glass doors onto your minimalist balcony to bask in the natural light as well as sparkling views over Tokyo Bay or Tokyo Disney Resort.

When you’re not taking selfies with princesses at the park, you can get your competitive streak on with a game of bowling, volleyball, mini-golf or table tennis. Let the kids burn off any spare energy at the video gaming arcade while you take a refreshing dip in one of the two on-site swimming pools.

Boasting glittering sea views and a free shuttle bus that conveniently drops you off right at Disneyland Tokyo, Tokyo Bay Maihama offers its own spin on Disney magic. Decked out in regal reds and golds, the elegant Castle Room contains subtle nods to Disney, with little decorations like glass slippers, magic lanterns and roses adding a charming touch. Alternatively, book into the nautically inspired Cruising Cabin for an experience reminiscent of a ship cabin, complete with oars and life jackets hanging on the walls.

Not only can you buy souvenirs at the Disney gift shops dotted around, but you’ll also find an onsite flower shop full of blooming bouquets. Pick up a fragrant bunch on your way to the penny arcade, where you can try to win a cute animal plushie. You can then celebrate your victory with dinner at the fanciful French restaurant on the top floor and enjoy unparalleled views of the Tokyo skyline.

The kooky design starts right when you walk into the Hotel ibis Styles Tokyo Bay, where neon sculptures and geometric furniture sprinkle the industrial lobby. In your minimalist room, snuggle down into plush white bedding and let the kids vie for the top bunk accented by colourful wall art.

After full days romping around Disneyland – just 20 minutes away by shuttle bus – you’ll relish coming back to the hotel’s own traditional Japanese onsen. Sink into rich thermal waters pumped from deep below the ground and take pleasure in checking a communal springs experience off your Japan bucket list. In the separate baths for men and women, you’ll find hairdryers, razors, basins and other amenities at your disposal.

With their calm neutral colours, delicately patterned wallpaper and cushy carpets and armchairs, the rooms at Okura Tokyo Bay will make you feel immediately welcome. You’ll even have the option to stay in the Apgujeong, a traditional Japanese-style room designed to maximise zen. Get cosy on the rolled-up futon beds and tatami mats, and come mealtimes, you can order in tasty nibbles to enjoy around the chabudai – a short-legged table used in traditional Japanese homes in the centre of the room.

In the morning, wander down to the Cafe Restaurant Terrace for a sumptuous breakfast buffet. You’ll bite into perfectly flaky pain au chocolat while gazing through arched floor-to-ceiling windows into a European-style courtyard. At dinner, make your way to the onsite Kyoto-style restaurant for succulent seafood purchased that day from the Toyosu fish market.

The glossy marble lobby at Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay immediately shows that you’re in for a luxurious stay. Those with little ones in tow will want to check out rooms on the 11th and 12th floors, which were created with input from mothers and specifically designed for families with children. Thoughtful features include furniture free of sharp corners, spacious low beds and tumble-absorbing cork floors for when the kids want to stage their own Disney scenes.

In true Japanese fashion, you’ll find private karaoke booths where you can sing your heart out after an energetic day. If you prefer to watch other people do the performing, head over to British pub HUB where you can pour yourself a pint or two and settle in for a night of live music.