Hotel 1899 Tokyo

“Elevated by the tea ceremony”

AKA the tea hotel. For our final accommodation of this year’s Japanese adventure, we stayed at the opposite end of Ginza from where we began. Once again, a lift took us up to the airy lobby, which features an inviting tea room. More on that later. This hotel had the smallest bedroom of the three… more

AKA the tea hotel. For our final accommodation of this year’s Japanese adventure, we stayed at the opposite end of Ginza from where we began. Once again, a lift took us up to the airy lobby, which features an inviting tea room. More on that later. This hotel had the smallest bedroom of the three we stayed in, although we planned to be mostly out anyway. However, this doesn’t mean a cut in amenities. Oh no. We still had customary PJs, which were more akin to nightshirts, waiting for us on the bed. This small bed is up against the far wall with a TV and slim shelf on the opposite wall. They managed to fit in a tiny sofa and coffee table next to a luggage shelf. There is storage space under the bed too. Storage Open wardrobe with four quality regular wooden hangers and a shelf above Slim shelves under the TV and around the bed. A narrow cupboard next to the fridge, which we used for clothes storage during our final two days after removing the glasses and other items A narrow shelf housing the tea service One deep drawer Bathroom Bathtub Plenty of mini toiletries Hand soap Hand shower over the bath Towel rack with additional towel rail underneath Amenity kit including cotton buds, and of course, toothbrushes Food and refreshments This hotel elevated the Japanese tea experience. We had a special kettle that not only allowed us to select the temperature but also featured a super thin pouring spout. Immediately added it to my ‘most wanted list’. In addition, we had a teapot, two Japanese tea cups and a little empty pot for tea bags. On the last day, I was exhausted and had aching muscles and we decided to request a tea ceremony in the lobby. By this, I mean we selected a complimentary tea from the menu, and a beautiful ceremony unfolded in front of us. There was no waiting, no reservations, and no need to leave the hotel. There is a fabulous café on the ground floor where we enjoyed lunch on our first day before heading out for the penultimate day of this Japanese adventure. I ordered a signature latte drink just as we were finishing lunch. I can’t recall what it was, but I watched them make it. It took two people, a good five minutes to craft this with the customary love and care that only the Japanese dispense in bucket loads. Amenities Two different pairs of slippers so we know which ones belonged to us Kimono/nightshirts Fabric refresher Dehumidifier Fridge The variety of lights was fun from the book reading light to the floor lighting and all controlled from the bedside. Lots of USB and other charge points Safe (in a drawer as has been the case in all three hotels) TV on wall opposite bed (ditto) So we ended our trip with another fine hotel and a Japanese tea ceremony to boot.

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“Would book again”

Excellent service to the maximum. The staff exceeded my expectations with their warmth and welcoming services. Especially enjoyed my daily dose of match tea in the morning. I am beyond happy to have chose this hotel for my accommodation in Japan.

“Stylish Tea-Themed Room Plan B”

We stayed in the room B plan and really liked the stylish modern-meets-traditional feeling. We did pick it because we particularly liked that layout, so other reviews about a small room size might be for a different layout. The bed was perfectly fine? Not sure why others were complaining. The pillo… more

We stayed in the room B plan and really liked the stylish modern-meets-traditional feeling. We did pick it because we particularly liked that layout, so other reviews about a small room size might be for a different layout. The bed was perfectly fine? Not sure why others were complaining. The pillows were the fluffy Western kind, rather than the plastic straw type. Matcha ceremony was fun, but since we completed our checkout in our room, I forgot to go downstairs to bring some tea back for family! The tea provided with the amenities was quite nice (and a perk of the B plan is that it comes with tea sets for you to make the tea). Wasn't really a fan of the little bottles of shampoo/body wash/conditioner. It's much easier to use a big pump bottle and I thought the soaps themselves were O.K. They do provide some extra skincare packets from Sekkisei as well. Get some of the tea-flavored cake on the first floor cafe! The jasmine tea one was very fragrant.

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“Great hotel to explore Tokio”

We stayed here twice and both times made a great experience here. The hotel is beautiful and modern - the rooms are small (not for a Tokyo standard) but cozy and don’t lack any feature you would want to have. They do not offer a baby bed but the room came equipped with other baby amenities such a… more

We stayed here twice and both times made a great experience here. The hotel is beautiful and modern - the rooms are small (not for a Tokyo standard) but cozy and don’t lack any feature you would want to have. They do not offer a baby bed but the room came equipped with other baby amenities such as a diaper bin and a barrier to pretend the baby from rolling out of the bad. They have a bath tub and a nice size bath. Everything is modern and accessible via tablet. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They even offer a matcha experience which was a special highlight and an absolute usp for the hotel which is overall strongly matcha themed - which I loved! The breakfast on the other hand for me was not a highlight and for me the worst of my stay. I do love small portions that are prepared fresh - but they lacked a little variety here especially for picky European eaters which I am not one of them - but my wife and kid.

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