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Hotel 1899 Tokyo

HOTEL 1899 TOKYO

Leave a little more time for a cup of tea; arrange the bed and the walk outside the station first.

If I wanted a small Tokyo hotel that slows the pace down, I would look at 1899, themed around Japanese tea. The chasen-shaped lamps, in-room tea utensils, and tea-cuisine breakfast have a character of their own; but the walk outside Shimbashi Station, and the difference between single and twin beds, also belong in the decision.

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Hotel address: 6-4-1 Shimbashi.
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How would I choose?

Suits: people who like Japanese tea and are willing to leave time at the hotel.
Pick first: a 160 cm single bed in 18 or 20 sqm, or two 120 cm beds in 33.6 sqm.
Think first: station walks, the firmer mattress, and whether the breakfast start time suits you.

I would first pick a room type I can sleep comfortably in and store luggage smoothly in, then leave an unhurried breakfast and tea break.

Onarimon is closer; allow extra walking time for Shimbashi

The hotel is at 6-4-1 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The official site lists about a 6-minute walk from Onarimon A4, and about 10 minutes from Shimbashi Karasumori Exit and Daimon A4; I would choose by the line I use each day, and not treat “Shimbashi” as meaning right beside the JR station entrance.

Hotel 1899 Tokyo at night, its lights and street-corner exterior — The night exterior in the Trip gallery, for recognising the entrance on arrival.
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Onarimon A4 is a standard stepped exit; for a ground-level lift, look separately at A3b or A6. With large suitcases, a stroller, or a need for step-free routes, ask before booking for the full route from platform, ticket gate, and ground exit to the hotel entrance, and do not treat the A4 walking time as the lift route.

Three single beds are all 160 cm; twin beds are another level of space

Official room type	Size and beds	Layout difference
Standard Double	18 sqm; one 160×205 cm bed	Unit bathroom; check luggage space and the bedside passage first.
Superior Double A -IORI-	20 sqm; one 160×205 cm bed	A resting corner like a small hermitage room in the room, with a unit bathroom.
Superior Double B -ENGAWA-	20 sqm; one 160×205 cm bed	Raised bed area with an engawa feel, and a unit bathroom.
Corner Deluxe Twin	33.6 sqm; two 120×205 cm beds	A separate washing area; the size and twin beds are a different kind of choice.

All four room types are officially listed for a base occupancy of 2, and the size gap between single and twin beds is large. I would first decide whether to sleep separately and whether a raised area is acceptable, then look at the tea-themed details; do not assume a bed is wider than Standard just because the name says Superior.

Standard and A-IORI: first think about how you want to rest

Standard Double room's bed, TV, and round table — The Trip Standard Double category.
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Standard Double's bed, round decoration, and bedside space — The same category’s bed seen from the other side.
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Standard Double's unit bathroom, toilet, and bathtub — The same category’s unit bathroom, unlike Corner Twin.
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Superior Double A's bed, windows, and table side — The Trip Superior Double A-IORI category.
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Superior Double A's low seating, cushions, and small round table — The same category’s resting corner, shown as an example.
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The 18 sqm Standard suits people who focus on the bed and on going out; the 20 sqm A-IORI adds a different resting corner. If you like sitting with tea and not rushing to bed after returning, look closely at the table and seating; with a large suitcase, think first about the doorway and the space beside the bed.

B-ENGAWA: watch the raised bed area and the desk position

Superior Double B's raised bed area, long table, and windows — The Trip Superior Double B-ENGAWA category.
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Superior Double B's bedside tea area and long table — The same category’s in-room circulation.
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Superior Double B's tea utensil display, cups, and storage — The same category’s tea utensils and countertop, shown as an example.
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B takes its cue from an engawa veranda, with the tea area close to the bed, and the space looks very appealing; but the raised bed area also means a different way of using the room. If you get up at night, travel with children, or are sensitive to steps, look at the layout closely before deciding whether it suits you.

Corner Twin: separate beds and bathroom together move up a level

Corner Deluxe Twin's two beds, corner windows, and long bench — The Trip Corner Deluxe Twin category, showing the space of two 120 cm beds.
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Corner Deluxe Twin's headboard, tea-leaf patterned wall, and lamps — The same category’s headboard and interior design.
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Corner Deluxe Twin's separate washing area with shower and bathtub — The same category’s washing area outside the bathtub.
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Corner Deluxe Twin's double washbasins and round mirrors — The same category’s washbasin space.
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Two 120 cm beds, 33.6 sqm, and a separate washing area are not the same choice as an 18 or 20 sqm single bed. If friends travelling together want a bed each, or you care more about space for washing outside the bathtub, I would compare this room first; if you need passage widths or specific equipment, still ask about your own requirements.

Guest room photos: look at the bedside and the bathroom together

A guest's photo of a Standard Double bed, curtains, and TV — A guest sharing a Standard Double room in use.
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A guest's photo of a Standard Double washbasin, round mirror, and bathroom door — The bathroom angle shared by the same guest.
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These are the Standard room and bathroom angles shared by the same guest. Some like the compact, clean room and complete amenities, while others find the mattress and pillows on the firm side; the hotel officially uses airweave high-resilience mattresses, so if you are sensitive to firmness, you can ask first whether a mattress topper can be arranged, then judge whether your sleep needs fit.

Tea-cuisine breakfast on the first floor, from 7:30, taken slowly

Breakfast is at CHAYA 1899 TOKYO on the first floor, officially listed as 7:30 to 10:30 with last orders at 10:00, 2,500 yen per person including tax, and free for co-sleeping children under 5. If you must catch a very early train, I would first check whether you can use this window; breakfast is not better added simply because you leave earlier.

Salad, bread, and various dishes on the 1899 breakfast buffet counter — The official tea-cuisine breakfast buffet counter, shown as an example; actual dishes depend on the day.
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Dishes, tea, and dessert on a sample breakfast plate — The official breakfast combination, shown as an example; choose to your own appetite.
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Green matcha bread, croissants, and small rolls in a bread basket — The official bread selection, shown as an example; tea-flavoured bread and other items depend on supply.
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The official introduction lists about 30 buffet dishes, including daily-changing tea dishes, matcha bread, tea-flavoured sausages, and tea desserts, to choose slowly with Japanese tea. I would start with one or two flavours I am curious about, rather than rushing to fill a whole plate with everything.

Fish, mushrooms, vegetables, and tea dishes in the autumn breakfast example — The official September-to-November seasonal dishes, shown as an example; purchasing and menus change.
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The breakfast buffet counter, long tables, and seating at CHAYA 1899 on the first floor — The official breakfast venue, shown as an example, on the hotel’s first floor.
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A separate autumn menu is shown for September to November, but the actual dishes still depend on purchasing and the day’s menu. Some guests like the generous breakfast, while others find little variety over several days; for a longer stay, I would mix hotel breakfasts with restaurants outside and keep some flexibility.

Takeaway breakfast box, hot-drink cups, and cutlery — The official takeaway box, shown as an example, for taking breakfast back to the room; ask on site how to use it.
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The hotel also offers meal boxes: you can pack dishes you like and take them back to the room, or ask staff to help prepare one. If you want to eat slowly in the room, ask about that day’s arrangement first; this is not unlimited in-room dining, nor a general room-service promise.

Brewing tea in the room and the second-floor tea seating, with time left unhurried

Kyusu teapot, teacups, tea bags, and electric kettle shared across room types — In-room tea-brewing equipment in the gallery; tea varieties depend on the day’s supply.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

White bedside lamp shaped like a chasen tea whisk — Tea-themed design details, shown as an example.
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White nightwear with a tea-leaf pattern on the room's clothes rack — Nightwear in the gallery, shown as an example; sizes and amenities depend on supply.
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Green-tea coloured bottled toiletries in the room — Amenities in the gallery, shown as an example, with no wellness promise.
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Bedside tablet control screen and buttons — In-room equipment in the gallery; actual use follows the on-site instructions.
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Tea utensils, chasen-shaped lamps, tea-leaf patterned nightwear, and green-tea scented amenities make the tea theme more than a name. The room has tea bags and brewing equipment, with varieties depending on supply; I would brew a cup following the instructions and let the rest after returning become part of the trip.

The hotel's second-floor front desk, tea utensil display, and window seats — The front desk and tea seating in the Trip hotel gallery.
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Tea utensil display shelves, counter, and seating on the second floor — The tea seating space in the Trip hotel gallery.
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A cup of matcha a guest photographed at the front-desk tea seating — Japanese tea service shared by a guest — not a breakfast dish photo.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

A guest's photo of the second-floor tea seating cups, utensils, and seats — A tea seating angle shared by a guest.
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The second-floor front desk and tea seating is another place to slow down, and guests have shared matcha and tea utensils there. Which tea you can drink, when it is available, and whether it depends on your stay plan — I would ask on arrival, and not treat a tea one guest once had as a fixed service every time.

Standard check-in is 15:00, latest 24:00, and check-out is 12:00, though some plans differ. For a late arrival or a delay past the planned time, contact the hotel first; early check-in, late check-out, and luggage storage are arranged as available.

The official information says housekeeping for consecutive nights is generally arranged between 10:00 and 15:00; you can hang the sign if you do not need tidying, and some items are not replaced automatically every day. Travelling with children, I would fill in ages, guest numbers, and co-sleeping conditions completely, and not treat a fee one guest once paid as the same for every family.

For the Tokyo Tower area, allow extra time for a walk

To plan Zojoji Temple, Shiba Park, or the Tokyo Tower area, I would check that day’s opening hours, walking routes, and return transport separately. Guests like finding restaurants and convenience stores in this area, while others feel the station is farther than expected; if you already walk a lot each day, count the final stretch back to the hotel too.

I would recommend it to people who like tea and are willing to build their stay into the trip

Tea utensils, tea seating, and tea-cuisine breakfast suit people willing to take time to enjoy them slowly.
Single bed 160 cm, twin beds two at 120 cm — choose by how you sleep.
Corner Twin has a separate washing area; the other three types have unit bathrooms.
Accept the walk outside the station, and think through mattress firmness and early-morning plans first.

If you only want to be very close to a JR station entrance and head out early every day, I would weigh your priorities again. If you like brewing tea after returning to the room and do not want breakfast rushed, this hotel’s design and pace are well worth putting on your list.

Fact-check date: 2026-10-24