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Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-Shiodome: Rooms, Walkways and Breakfast
TOKYO/MINATO
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-Shiodome
The underground walkway and connecting corridor next to Shiodome Station are very practical; the 18, 20, and 30 square meter apartment types are the key to choosing an apartment.
Location and Transportation; Room Photos; Breakfast; Short Stay vs. Extended Stay; Advantages and Disadvantages
What would I choose?
If I were to group Shiodome, Ginza, and Odaiba together on this Tokyo trip, I would include the Fendi Hotel Shiodome in the comparison. Its practical advantage lies in its access via the underground walkway or second-floor corridor from Shiodome Station; this arrangement is especially useful when it rains, as you don’t have to constantly search for directions on the street to get back to your room.
When choosing a room, I focus on the differences between 18, 20, and 30 square meters. If you’re planning a short stay with light luggage, you can start with the basic room. If you’re traveling with two people and large suitcases, three people, or want a more convenient bathroom, then compare the 30-square-meter room with the specific bed arrangement. The lobby is very grand, but whether you can feel comfortable in your room depends on which type you book.
First look at the advantages and the aspects that need to be accepted.
What attracts me
- Shiodome Station has two entrances/exits: an underground walkway and a second-floor connecting corridor, making it suitable for trips to Shiodome and Odaiba.
- Shinbashi connects to more railway lines and also offers opportunities for shopping and dining in Ginza.
- The 18, 20, and 30 square meter rooms, along with the Japanese and Western-style rooms, are clearly categorized, allowing guests to choose based on their luggage and number of guests.
- Breakfast features a Japanese-Western buffet and freshly made barbecue specialties, perfect for those who want to have a full meal at the hotel.
Think before booking
- Rooms ranging from 18 to 20 square meters tend to be compact, and the width of the bed varies greatly depending on the room type.
- For JR and other lines, you need to walk to Shinbashi Station; you can’t assume that all stations are right next to Shiodome Station just because it’s near your door.
- Some guests mentioned the noise from the Seagull Line, and those who are light sleepers were the first to request a quiet room.
- For those staying in the same room who need to do laundry, it’s best to allow extra time for the machine to wait.
Location and Transportation: Check the exit first if you have luggage.
The hotel’s transportation information lists the following routes: Oedo Line Shiodome Station (approximately 1 minute via underground walkway); Kamome Line Shiodome Station (approximately 1 minute via second-floor pedestrian walkway); Shinbashi Station (approximately 8 minutes via underground walkway); and Hamamatsucho Station (approximately 11 minutes). These routes are on different floors, so please choose which line you will be taking before arriving.
When taking the Kaguya Line, check the second-floor walkway first; when taking the Oedo Line, check the underground walkway first. If you’re carrying luggage and looking for routes like the JR or Ginza Line, include the time to walk to Shinbashi in your itinerary, don’t just look at the minutes at Shiodome Station.
When bringing large suitcases or strollers, refer to the Toei Shiodome station map to find the elevator from the platform to the shovel floor, and then follow the route to the corresponding floor. Generally, the exit numbers and the location of individual elevators should be checked separately; if you need to avoid carrying your luggage throughout the journey, I would check both the station map and the hotel entrance map together.
Address: 1-9-2 Higashi-shinbashi, Minato-ku, 105-0021, Tokyo, Japan
Passenger photos
What are the arrangements for the surrounding area?
This place is perfect for combining dining in Shinbashi, shopping in Ginza, and strolling around Shiodome. Guests mentioned that the Nippon Television Station’s main clock is located near the second-floor walkway, and some people even walk back to the hotel via the walkway after shopping. If you want to save some energy, you can shop during the day, drop off your things in your room, and then go out for dinner.
If you plan to visit Odaiba on the same day, the Yurikamome Line is a route worth checking out first. If you plan to visit other attractions on the other side of Tokyo each day, I will still compare transfers based on my actual itinerary, not just because the hotel is in the city center and I expect it to be convenient to go anywhere.
Passenger photos
Room type and space: First find a bed that suits you.
First, check the bed width and area of the basic room before deciding whether to upgrade. Officially, the Moderate Double is 18 square meters with one bed measuring 140 x 210 cm; the Superior Twin is 20 square meters with two beds measuring 100 x 200 cm; and the Superior Queen is 20 square meters with a bed measuring 160 x 200 cm, and includes a sofa bed. If traveling with friends, I’ll first look at the twin rooms; if I prefer to sleep in the double bed together, I’ll then compare the Queen’s bed surface.
The 30㎡ Deluxe Twin bed is 120×210 cm wide and comes in different versions for three or four people; the Deluxe King is also 30㎡, with bed sizes of 180×210 or 200×200 cm depending on the version. When three or four people are staying, I will ask directly about the arrangement of the third and fourth beds, and not treat the number of people as the same as the standard width of the beds.
If you’d like to include the hotel in your itinerary, the 60㎡ and Western-style Executive rooms are worth comparing separately. The tatami lounge area and larger bathroom shown in the photos are different options from the typical 18-30㎡ rooms; don’t apply the spaciousness of the main photos directly to the basic rooms.
Room type specifications are compiled based on the hotel’s official room descriptions. The images below retain Trip room type names or shared image relationships; different room types are referenced separately, and the version you select when booking shall prevail.
Traveler’s photos: Viewed separately by room type
Superior Twin Room
Superior King Room (Non-smoking)
Deluxe King Room – Sleeps 3 – Non-smoking
In-house services and arrival arrangements
The high-ceilinged lobby is a very distinctive space upon arrival, and guests often mention the front desk service and check-in process. The official check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM; for those who arrive early, I first inquire about luggage storage arrangements and then reserve the afternoon for Shiodome or Ginza.
If you’re staying for an extended period and need to do laundry, it’s best not to wait until the last minute before bed. Some guests have mentioned waiting for the washing machine; checking its status during the day or after returning to your room can reduce the stress of not having clean clothes the next day.
How should breakfast be arranged?
THE TIDE TOKYO Grill Station offers a Japanese-Western all-you-can-eat breakfast. The official schedule is 6:30–10:00, with last entry at 9:30. The usual adult price is 3,700 yen including tax. If you plan to eat on-site, it will be easier to decide by comparing the total price difference of options that include breakfast.
Some people prefer hot food and variety for breakfast, while others just want to eat quickly. For me, it’s worth adding breakfast to my cart when I can sit down and eat slowly, making breakfast the start of the day; if I need to catch an early train or want to save my stomach for a restaurant near Shinpo, I don’t have to choose breakfast included every night.
Prices and time slots are based on official hotel information. Please inquire about on-site arrangements before making any additional purchases. The plates shown below represent different dining experiences and do not represent the same menu served every day.
Passenger photos
I notice different things when I stay one night versus staying two nights in a row.
If I’m only staying one night, I’ll first choose the transportation route and bed type; if I’m just going back to my room to sleep, a basic room might not be unsuitable. When staying for several nights, things like whether my luggage can be spread out, whether there are seats by the window, and how to use the bathroom are more important than photos of the lobby.
Some guests felt the rooms were cramped, while others found the 30㎡ rooms comfortable. These two reactions highlight the same point: don’t compare different room types side-by-side. If I were traveling with two large suitcases and three other people, I would first put the 30㎡ room on my list.
Those sensitive to noise should be aware of potential disturbances from the seagull line and request a quiet room when booking. Those who want ventilation should also inquire about window operation to avoid assuming the large windows in the photos are automatically opened.
Finally, to whom would I recommend it?
If my main itinerary is Shiodome, Ginza, and Odaiba, and I’m willing to learn about the directions of underground walkways and connecting corridors, I would prioritize comparing this place. Once I’ve chosen my route, the arrangement of going back to my room to drop off my things and then going out for dinner makes it easy to integrate into the trip.
For single travelers with light luggage, start with 18-20㎡ rooms. For couples with lots of luggage or groups traveling together, compare 30㎡ rooms first. If you want to stay comfortably in a hotel, then consider Japanese and Western-style executive accommodations. Decide on the bed and space first, then consider how many times you want to have breakfast; this will give you a better idea of what accommodation you truly need.
Information checked: 2026-10-24