TOKYO / MINATO

InterContinental Tokyo Bay

Keep Tokyo Bay’s water colours by the window; I would first choose a Bay or River direction, then sort out the view bathroom, bed layout and Club benefits.

InterContinental Tokyo Bay waterfront exterior.
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How would I choose?

If I want a night in Tokyo without rushing out, I would compare InterContinental Tokyo Bay. The Takeshiba waterfront location suits fitting bay views, window-side rest and dining into the trip; for me, the thing most worth spending time choosing here is the room direction.

Bay View, River View, Premium and Club Lounge Access are different conditions. First decide whether you want to see Rainbow Bridge or the Sumida River, then look at bed layout, bathroom and breakfast — that gets closer to the picture in your mind than just choosing the name “InterContinental Tokyo Bay”.

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First, the pros and what to accept

What attracts me

Takeshiba Station is connected to the hotel, and the Yurikamome line can take you to Shiodome, Shimbashi or Odaiba.
Classic rooms are commonly 35 sqm, with clear King and twin sizes — good for fitting in-room rest into the itinerary.
Bay and River are two waterfront directions, worth leaving time to look out of the window by day and by night.
Some Premium rooms have view bathrooms; people who want bathing as part of the trip can choose carefully.

Think about this before booking

Hamamatsucho still requires a walk; with suitcases, confirm the exit and connected route.
Bay View and River View look different; do not treat every photo as the same direction.
View bathrooms and Club services require choosing the correct full room type; a standard room does not necessarily include them.
If you stay in central Tokyo until late every day, arrange the return trip to Takeshiba first.

Location and transport: check the exit first when carrying luggage

Official access page lists the Yurikamome Takeshiba Station as connected to the hotel, and JR and monorail Hamamatsucho Station about an 8-minute walk, Daimon about 10 minutes. For people coming from Haneda, I would first check the actual route from Hamamatsucho to the hotel, then decide between walking with suitcases or arranging a short ride.

When you need an elevator, first check Takeshiba Station official station information, take the platform elevator to the gate level, then confirm the connecting passage and hotel entrance. “Connected at Takeshiba” does not mean every exit and ground-level section suits your mobility aid or luggage — ask the hotel before departure to confirm the full route.

On a first visit I would save the hotel entrance and the address 1-16-2 Kaigan. If you plan to take a shuttle or airport bus, check the day’s boarding point, timetable and booking requirements first; for late arrivals or groups with suitcases, also confirm boarding and alighting points with the hotel so you leave plenty of time to find the entrance.

Address: 1 Chome-16-2 Kaigan, Minato-ku, 105-8576 Tokyo, Japan

InterContinental Tokyo Bay waterfront exterior.
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Guest photos

Hotel driveway and entrance canopy photographed by a guest.
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Hotel main entrance photographed by a guest.
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How should the surrounding area be arranged?

I would leave some time for a walk along the Takeshiba waterfront, watching boats and the opposite shore, rather than turning every evening into a rushed train itinerary. To go to Odaiba or Toyosu, arrange it by the Yurikamome line; for water transport, check the pier, sailings and weather first — do not assume a boat is always available just because the walk to the pier is convenient.

If daytime is mainly spent around Ginza, Tokyo Station or Shimbashi, you can finish dinner and shopping before returning to the hotel. Another way to stay is to leave one night for in-hotel dining and window views, so the stay itself becomes part of the trip rather than just a place to sleep.

Guest photos

Takeshiba-area connected buildings and walkways photographed by a guest. A reference for surrounding connected spaces; confirm the actual elevator and hotel entrance route against the day’s directions.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Rooms and space: find the bed that suits you first

Official rooms page lists Classic Bay View and Classic River View both at 35 sqm, King 183×203 cm one bed / Twin 122×203 cm two beds. If two people each want their own bed, look at Twin together with the luggage passage; if you prefer one wide bed, compare King.

Premium Bay View is 42 sqm, with bed sizes likewise by King or Twin, and the official introduction says rooms and bathrooms can face the bay and Rainbow Bridge direction. If you want a view bathtub, choose the room type that clearly matches it; a Classic photo’s bathroom cannot be swapped with a larger Premium room’s.

Higher floors, Club Lounge Access, the Japanese-style lounge and the various featured suites each have their own conditions. I would compare room name, floor, view and benefits one by one — especially the large living room, dining table, four-poster bed or massage chair in photos — and not treat them as standard for an ordinary 35 sqm room.

Room direction	Official area / bed layout	I will confirm first
Classic Bay View	35 sqm; King 183×203 one bed / Twin 122×203 two beds	Bay direction, bed layout and floor.
Classic River View	35 sqm; King 183×203 one bed / Twin 122×203 two beds	Sumida River direction and night view.
Premium Bay View	42 sqm; King or Twin by room name	View bathroom and window direction.
Larger King room	52 sqm; one 183×203 cm bed	Specific room name, bathroom and guest capacity.
Club / featured suites	By full room type	Lounge, breakfast, living room and companion rules.

Four-poster bed and living room in a featured-suite gallery. Gallery label: Club Floor Luxurious Oriental Design Suite / Designer Suite. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Patterned headboard and night view in a featured-suite gallery. Gallery label: Club Floor Paris Palace Design Suite. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Dining table and living room in a featured-suite gallery. Gallery label: Club Floor Paris Palace Design Suite. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

One bed, desk and window view in a King-room gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Separate shower room and washbasin in a room gallery. Gallery label: Standard Floor River View Superior Twin Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathtub and long washbasin in a room gallery. Gallery label: Standard Floor River View Superior Twin Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Two beds and window-side seating in a twin-room gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bed layout and bay-direction window view in a twin-room gallery. Gallery label: Standard Floor Bay View Superior Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

King bed and chair in a high-floor room gallery. Gallery label: Executive Floor Bay View Superior Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Twin beds and end-of-bed chair in a high-floor room gallery. Gallery label: Executive Floor Bay View Superior Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathtub, washbasin and mirror in a room gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Separate bathtub and feature wall in a featured-suite gallery. Gallery label: Club Floor Bay View Selected Theme Twin Suite / Club Floor Paris Palace Design Suite. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Living room and chandelier in a featured-suite gallery. Gallery label: Club Floor Bay View Selected Theme Twin Suite. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Window-side table and chairs and two beds in a twin-room gallery. Gallery label: 2 Single Beds Classic Bay View Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Night bay view and chair in a room gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Window-side table and chairs in a River-direction room gallery. Gallery label: 2 Single Beds Premium Bay View Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathtub and waterfront window in a view-bathroom gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Night bay direction in a view-bathroom gallery. Gallery label: 2 Single Beds Premium Bay View Room / 1 King Bed Selected Bay View Room / Selected Harbour View Room with 1 King Bed, High Floor. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Two beds, work chair and window view in a twin-room gallery. Gallery label: Executive Floor Bay View Selected Twin Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Corner view bathroom and shower room in a room gallery. Gallery label: 1 King Bed Standard Suite River View Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Two beds and two-sided windows in a River-direction twin-room gallery. Gallery label: 1 King Bed Standard Suite River View Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

King bed, two-sided windows and rest area in a room gallery. Gallery label: Executive Floor Bay View Deluxe King Suite. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

King bed and massage chair in a featured-room gallery. Gallery label: Designer Suite. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Living-room sofa and coffee table in a suite gallery. Gallery label: Designer Suite. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Daytime bay direction in a view-bathtub gallery. Gallery label: 2 Single Beds Selected Room, Bay View, with Japanese-Style Relaxation Area / Bay View Executive Floor Selected King Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bed layout, desk and window side in a high-floor King-room gallery. Gallery label: River View Junior Suite – with 1 King Bed – Club Lounge Access. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bed layout and chair in a high-floor twin-room gallery. Gallery label: Selected Harbour View Twin Room, High Floor. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Night view bathtub and washbasin in a room gallery. Gallery label: Selected Harbour View Twin Room, High Floor. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Night living room and sofa in a suite gallery. Gallery label: Harbour View 1-Bedroom Suite, Club Lounge Access. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

End-of-bed chair and work space in a King-room gallery. Gallery label: Selected Harbour View Twin Room, Club Lounge Access, High Floor. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Two beds and large windows in a corner twin-room gallery. Gallery label: River View Deluxe Suite with 1 King Bed, High Floor. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathtub, washbasin and shower facilities in a room gallery. Gallery label: River View Classic Twin Room (NAGOMI Lounge Access). View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Guest photos: read separately by booked room type

Bay View 1 King Bed Classic Room

Room beds and waterfront window view photographed by a guest. Room type on that stay: Bay View 1 King Bed Classic Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

King bed and in-room activity space photographed by a guest. Room type on that stay: Bay View 1 King Bed Classic Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

River View Classic King Room

In-room table and chairs and waterfront outside the window photographed by a guest. Room type on that stay: River View Classic King Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Night Rainbow Bridge and bay direction photographed by a guest. Room type on that stay: River View Classic King Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Classic Room

Daytime riverbank and high-rise direction photographed by a guest. Room type on that stay: Classic Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

2 Single Beds Classic Bay View Room

In-room window-side seat and bay direction photographed by a guest. Room type on that stay: 2 Single Beds Classic Bay View Room. View, floor, bathtub and facilities depend on the full room type; featured-suite photos do not represent the standard Classic layout.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

In-hotel services and arrival arrangements

Standard check-in 15:00, check-out 12:00; the actual plan takes priority. I will contact the hotel before arrival about luggage storage, later check-out or room requests, and for anniversaries, first confirm what can be arranged and the cost.

In-hotel dining, lounges and in-room dining each have their own conditions. When booking a room with Club benefits, read breakfast, afternoon tea, evening dining and child rules clearly; photos of Japanese-style lounge dishes also cannot be assumed freely available to all guests.

Guests feel positive about the waterfront view, service and in-room rest, and also notice facility condition and transport habits. For me, this suits first arranging the facilities you really want to use and your time in the room; if the room condition or arrangements do not meet your needs, communicate with the front desk early.

Hotel lobby and rest seats.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Hotel reception counter and lobby.
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In-hotel dining space and waterfront window view.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Lounge seats and bay view in a Club-room gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. Lounge, dining and breakfast depend on the matching Club or specific plan and are not all included with a standard room; contents follow the current arrangement.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Afternoon-tea tiered stand and dishes in a Club-room gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. Lounge, dining and breakfast depend on the matching Club or specific plan and are not all included with a standard room; contents follow the current arrangement.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Window-side seats and service space in the Japanese-style lounge. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. Lounge, dining and breakfast depend on the matching Club or specific plan and are not all included with a standard room; contents follow the current arrangement.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Tea setting and reception illustration in the Japanese-style lounge gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. Lounge, dining and breakfast depend on the matching Club or specific plan and are not all included with a standard room; contents follow the current arrangement.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Dish illustration in the Japanese-style lounge gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. Lounge, dining and breakfast depend on the matching Club or specific plan and are not all included with a standard room; contents follow the current arrangement.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Guest photos

Hotel elevator hall and passage photographed by a guest.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

How should breakfast be arranged?

For a standard buffet breakfast, look at Chef’s Live Kitchen. The restaurant official page lists 6:30–10:00, last orders 9:45, and introduces made-to-order egg dishes, bacon and sausage, Japanese rice, grilled fish, soups and more; first confirm your plan’s breakfast venue and whether it is included.

I will leave time for made-to-order egg dishes and unhurried serving, and not treat the last few minutes before last orders as a good time to just walk in. If breakfast is not included, you are travelling with children, or you have dietary needs, first confirm current prices and arrangements with the hotel.

Club breakfast, Japanese-style lounge meals and Chef’s Live Kitchen should be looked at separately. Japanese meal boxes, afternoon tea or night dinner tables in photos each have their own venue and time slot; do not assume they are included with a standard breakfast voucher just because they look refined.

Breakfast dishes and waterfront window view in a Club-room gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. Lounge, dining and breakfast depend on the matching Club or specific plan and are not all included with a standard room; contents follow the current arrangement.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Japanese breakfast set illustration in the Japanese-style lounge gallery. Gallery label: Shared by multiple room types; do not treat it as exclusive to one room type. Lounge, dining and breakfast depend on the matching Club or specific plan and are not all included with a standard room; contents follow the current arrangement.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Official Chef's Live Kitchen breakfast illustration: egg dishes and side dishes — Egg dishes and side dishes in the official Chef’s Live Kitchen breakfast illustration. Chef’s Live Kitchen breakfast illustration; items follow the day’s menu and are separate from Club or Japanese-style lounge breakfasts.
Photo source: Hotel official website.

Official breakfast illustration: made-to-order omelette dish — Made-to-order omelette dish illustration in the official breakfast. Chef’s Live Kitchen breakfast illustration; items follow the day’s menu and are separate from Club or Japanese-style lounge breakfasts.
Photo source: Hotel official website.

Official breakfast illustration: juice and fruit — Juice and fruit illustration in the official breakfast. Chef’s Live Kitchen breakfast illustration; items follow the day’s menu and are separate from Club or Japanese-style lounge breakfasts.
Photo source: Hotel official website.

One night or a longer stay: I care about different things

For one night, I would first choose the waterfront direction I want to see, then leave arrival and breakfast times generous. If you came for the night view, arrange one evening resting in the room — you do not have to eat out for every meal.

On a longer stay, the differences between 35 sqm or 42 sqm, twin or King, are easier to feel. If both people want to work or eat in the room, look at the desk, seats and luggage placement clearly, then decide whether a larger room is needed.

For people moving often between Shimbashi and Odaiba, the Yurikamome line connected at Takeshiba is an easy choice; for people running different JR lines every day, factor in the Hamamatsucho walk and late-night return time. A transport rhythm that suits you makes a view stay more relaxing.

Finally, who would I recommend it to?

I would recommend it to people who want to spend a night in Tokyo looking at the bay or river, slowing down in the room, and carefully choosing view and bathroom. Once Bay, River and Premium conditions are separated, this waterfront location becomes truly usable.

If what matters most is stepping straight into the room from outside the station, a fixed angle of one particular bridge, or family beds in one room, first confirm the route and full room type before deciding. When transport, bed layout and the window view all meet expectations, the stay will feel more comfortable.

Fact-check date: 2026-10-24