TOKYO / MINATO

Miyako City Tokyo Takanawa

Get Takanawa Gateway and Shinagawa sorted, then take a slow bath back in the room.

If your itinerary often uses the Yamanote Line, the Shinkansen from Shinagawa, or the Keikyu Line, I would look at this Miyako City hotel. Rooms have a washing area separate from the bathtub, and some room types also have a view bathroom; but station names, bed widths, and window views still need to be checked separately, so expectations are not set wrong at booking.

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Hotel address: 3-19-17 Takanawa.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

How Would I Choose?

Good for: people who often use Takanawa Gateway and Shinagawa transport and like a washing area outside the bathtub.
Pick first: a 180 cm single bed, or 100 or 110 cm twin beds, in 18 to 21 sqm.
Ask first: window direction and noise needs, luggage space, and the full step-free elevator route.

I would pick the bed and the transport first, then check whether breakfast and the rest space fit my own schedule.

First, Tell Takanawa Gateway, Shinagawa, and Takanawadai Apart

The hotel address is 3-19-17 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo. The official site lists about a 4-minute walk from the south gate of JR Takanawa Gateway, and about 7 minutes from JR/Keikyu Shinagawa and Toei Sengakuji. Takanawa Gateway and Takanawadai are different stations, so when booking and finding the way, I would match the full station names.

When catching a Shinkansen or an airport train, besides the walk from the hotel to the station entrance, also allow time for moving inside the station, the ticket gates, and the platform. There are works and route changes around Shinagawa, so with a suitcase, follow the in-station signs for elevators on the day; people who need a step-free route should ask the hotel before departure for the full ground-level route, not just look at the usual walking minutes.

Single Beds Are All 180 cm; Twin Beds Differ at 100 and 110 cm

Official room type	Size and beds	What I would compare
Moderate King Double	18 sqm; one 180 x 200 cm bed	Good for a wide single bed, but check luggage space first.
Comfort King Double	19 sqm; one 180 x 200 cm bed	Has a view bathroom; the actual window direction depends on the room.
Deluxe King Double	20 sqm; one 180 x 200 cm bed	One size step up from Moderate.
Comfort Twin	20 sqm; two 100 x 200 cm beds	For friends travelling together who want separate beds, compare the view-bathroom layout.
Deluxe Twin	21 sqm; two 110 x 200 cm beds	Both beds are a little wider than Comfort.

Although the three King types share the same bed width, their size, room layout, and bathroom still differ; the two Twin types are not different in name only either. I would put two suitcases, seating, and the bedside passage into the same comparison, not book just because the windows look big in photos.

King Single Beds First: Compare 18, 19, and 20 sqm

Single large bed, window, and TV in the Moderate King room gallery — Trip’s medium large-bed category; match it to Moderate and check the full plan first.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Large bed and window-side space in the Comfort King room — Trip’s Comfort large-bed category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Large bed, window-side seating, and table in the Deluxe King room at night — Trip’s Deluxe large-bed category; the window view depends on direction and floor.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Large bed, TV, and window in the Deluxe King room in daytime — Daytime angle of the same category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Window-side bench, small table, and bedside route — Window-side seating shown for the Deluxe large-bed category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

If you want one 180 cm wide bed, Moderate already has that specification; if size, the window side, or the bathroom layout matter more, look at Comfort and Deluxe too. The window view depends on direction and floor, so I would state needs such as quiet or a high floor in advance, accepting that the final arrangement still depends on the day.

Twin Beds: Keep 100 and 110 cm Clearly Apart

Two beds, window, and bedside space in the Comfort Twin — Trip’s Comfort twin-bed category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Two beds and window-side seating in the Deluxe Twin at night — Trip’s Deluxe twin-bed category, with a different bed width from Comfort.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Two beds and window in the Deluxe Twin in daytime — Daytime angle of the same category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

For friends travelling together who each sleep in one bed, the first difference I would look at is 20 sqm with two 100 cm beds versus 21 sqm with two 110 cm beds. Some guests find the room comfortable, while others find two 24-inch suitcases opened together still tight; a size number is no guarantee that everyone can unpack with the same ease.

A Washing Area Outside the Bathtub, and View Bathrooms Need the Full Room Type Checked Too

Shared washbasin, toilet, and bathroom glass from the multi-room-type gallery — A shared bathroom angle, not exclusive to a single room type.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathtub, shower, and washing area outside the bathtub in the room gallery — Shared washing area shown for multiple room types.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

The official introduction says all room types have a washing area outside the bathtub, and some room types additionally list a view bathroom. I would look at the actual bathroom and curtain layout, then think about how I like to bathe; if grab bars, a shower chair, or a specific passage width is needed, ask the hotel first — photos alone cannot decide suitability.

Want the 10th-Floor Grand? Check Its Exclusive Items and Plan First

Wardrobe, bathrobes, and drinks area in the Grand floor room gallery — Trip’s Grand floor twin-bed category; items follow the matching plan.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Coffee equipment, water, and tea bags in the Grand floor room gallery — Trip’s Grand floor Deluxe large-bed category; not every room is guaranteed the same equipment.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

The platform also has matching Grand floor room types. Bathrobes, drinks equipment, and other items should be compared by the full plan; the layout in photos cannot be applied directly to regular floors. If you are coming for a particular item, I would ask clearly before paying.

Guest Room Photos: Look at the Bedside and the Washing Area Together

Guest photo of the Deluxe Twin wash area and bathroom glass — A guest shares the Deluxe Twin bathroom layout.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the Deluxe Twin two beds and window-side seating — An actual in-room angle from the same guest.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the passage, TV, and bedside from the room entrance — The same guest shares the luggage route.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the Comfort King washbasin, toilet, and doorway — A guest shares the Comfort King wash area.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the Comfort King large bed, curtains, and table side — A night-time in-room angle shared by the same guest.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the bathtub, shower, and space outside the bathtub — A guest shares the Comfort Twin washing area.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of the Comfort King bedding, desk, and entrance — Another guest shares an in-room angle while staying.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

These are angles of the Deluxe Twin, Comfort King, and Comfort Twin shared by different guests, including bedding and passages in use. Some like the bedding, cleanliness, and quiet, while others heard street noise or had reservations about equipment cleanliness; I would turn these into questions about room assignment and cleaning needs, not treat one guest’s feeling as true for every room.

and which? Breakfast: Leave Time So You Are Not Rushing for a Train

The official breakfast page lists 6:30 to 10:00, last order 9:30, at 2,640 yen per person including tax. If you want breakfast, I would first check whether the booking plan includes it; if you need to add it on site, are bringing children, or have dietary restrictions, ask the hotel about the day’s arrangements first.

Seating, wooden ceiling, and windows at the and which? restaurant — Official breakfast venue shown as an example; seating depends on the day.
Photo source: Hotel official.

Salad, hot dishes, soup, and small plates on the official breakfast buffet — Official breakfast dishes shown as an example; contents depend on the day.
Photo source: Hotel official.

Sandwiches, salad, and drinks in the breakfast gallery — Breakfast shown as an example from the Trip main-building hotel gallery; items depend on the day.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

The official and main-building galleries show examples such as salad, hot dishes, soup, and sandwiches. Dish contents and serving style follow the day’s menu, so example photos should not be taken as the same set every time; if you have a small appetite or an early train, also think first whether this breakfast time is usable for you.

That Guest’s Breakfast Buffet on That Visit

Guest photo of rice cookers, hot dishes, and trays at the breakfast buffet — The guest’s text clearly shares breakfast; the actual serving space depends on the day.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photo of hot dishes, rice dishes, and tableware at the breakfast buffet — Another buffet angle from the same guest.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

This guest shared where rice dishes, hot dishes, and tableware are picked up, and mentioned that tray and table space were awkward to use. I would take just enough to fit at once, find a seat first, then go back slowly for more; this is one traveller’s experience on that visit, not proof that it is equally crowded every time.

Shared Drinks and Check-in: Ask About the On-site Rules All at Once

Wooden counter, seating, and pendant lights in the hotel lobby — Lobby angle from the Trip hotel gallery.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Guest photo of the coffee machine, cups, and notices in the shared drinks area — A guest shares the shared drinks area; items and opening times follow the site.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Standard check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 11:00. There are public areas inside to rest, and guests have also shared drinks equipment; if you want to come back and sit for a while, ask on arrival about available times, items, and whether there is an extra charge, and do not treat snacks or drinks once served as fixed every time.

For a longer stay, if you want towel changes, room tidying, laundry, or early luggage drop-off, I would ask about my own plan all at once. If air equipment, smells, or cleanliness matter especially to you, say so first, so the hotel knows where help is really needed.

The Takanawa Area Is Changing: Plan Dinner and the Way Back for the Day Itself

Guest photo of buildings, railway, and streets outside the window — A window angle from that guest’s visit, not a guaranteed view for all rooms.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Travellers mention different feelings about nearby malls, restaurants, and works: some like the new streets, while others find convenience stores or evening supplies less close than expected. Before departure I would check the day’s opening hours, the return entrance, and works detours, and plan dinner and buying water first, not treat closing times in old reviews as fixed rules for today.

I Would Recommend It to People Whose Train Routes Fit and Who Like a Proper Bath

Takanawa Gateway and Shinagawa fit Yamanote Line, Shinkansen, and airport transport — allow in-station time too.
A 180 cm single bed, or 100/110 cm twin beds, chosen by how you sleep.
A washing area outside the bathtub, with view bathrooms in some room types.
Luggage, quiet needs, and whether breakfast will actually be used — think about them together before paying.

If the stations here fit your own itinerary, I would put it on the list. With the room type, beds, and return route all chosen right, coming back in the evening for a bath and leaving time to rest is the most comfortable way to stay here.

Fact-check date: 2026-10-24