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Okura Chiba Hotel
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Rakuten Travel rating: 4.16 out of 5 (1,252 reviews). This city hotel is furnished with a European classic feel, and its distinguishing features are a location 5 minutes on foot from Chiba-Minato Station and the top-floor bathing facility Spa Sky View, which staying guests can use free of charge. The buffet at Seven Seas, which serves Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine, has rates for elementary school children and for children under school age aged 4 and over, so it works for family meals. All rooms are non-smoking, cribs are available to borrow free of charge, and there is a nursing room in the hotel.
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Kids Facilities
Top-floor bathing facility Spa Sky View
Top-floor bathing facility Spa Sky View
A bathing facility on the hotel's top floor with a jet reclining bath, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and an aromatherapy bath for women only. There is also a lounge with views over Chiba. It is free for staying guests, and towels, shampoo and body soap are provided. It is not an onsen, and there is no open-air bath, private-hire bath or ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna).
- •Open from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. (last admission 10:30 p.m.); free for staying guests
- •Visitors who are not staying at the hotel pay 2,200 yen for elementary school age and above; children below elementary school age are also charged if they need linens
- •Whether children who are not yet out of diapers may get into the tubs is not stated, so please contact the hotel
- •Entry wearing the gown from your room is not permitted
Nursing room and diaper-changing spaces
Nursing room and diaper-changing spaces
A nursing room is available in the hotel. Diaper-changing spaces are provided inside both the women's and men's restrooms, so they can be used when a father is out with the children on his own.
- •A nursing room is available
- •Diaper-changing spaces are inside the women's and men's restrooms
Chiba Urban Monorail themed room Mono Room
Chiba Urban Monorail themed room Mono Room
A themed room created in collaboration with the Chiba Urban Monorail. A driving simulator (train simulator) and N-gauge model trains with a Chiba Urban Monorail diorama are set up in the room, so children can enjoy playing with vehicles in a calm space. For families with children who love vehicles, this room is a destination in itself.
- •Sold as a room-only plan that includes the driving simulator
- •Availability is limited, so please check whether the room is open
Japanese, Western and Chinese restaurant Seven Seas
Japanese, Western and Chinese restaurant Seven Seas
The hotel's restaurant, serving Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine. Breakfast is served buffet-style and is charged separately from the room rate, signed up for on the day. The lunch buffet on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays has separate rates for elementary school children and for children under school age aged 4 and over. Ingredients that guests wish to avoid for allergy or religious reasons are removed as far as possible.
- •Breakfast 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (last entry), 2,800 yen for adults; lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last order); dinner 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (last order 8 p.m.)
- •The lunch buffet on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays is 2,000 yen for elementary school children and 1,200 yen for children under school age aged 4 and over
- •There are no private dining rooms, and room service is not offered
- •For allergy accommodation, please let the restaurant know when you visit or when you inquire
Overview
Okura Chiba Hotel is a city hotel a 5-minute walk from Chiba-Minato Station on the JR Keiyo Line and the Chiba Urban Monorail. All 84 rooms are Western-style with a European classic feel, and cribs are available to borrow free of charge with a reservation. There is a nursing room in the hotel, and diaper-changing spaces are provided inside both the women's and men's restrooms. The top-floor bathing facility Spa Sky View is free for staying guests. Family plans using the 30 sq m rooms are offered year-round. On the other hand, there is no playroom or pool, and the hotel does not handle rental items for children (Rakuten Travel rating: 4.16 out of 5).
Location and Access
The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Chiba-Minato Station, where the JR Keiyo Line and the Chiba Urban Monorail meet, and about 25 minutes from the Wangan-Narashino IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway. A convenience store is within a 5-minute walk. There is parking for 156 vehicles, with a 2.1 m vehicle height limit in the multi-story self-park structure. The official information states that parking is free for staying guests, but a notice has been issued that it will become paid with the introduction of a parking management system on August 3, 2026, at 1,000 yen per night for staying guests.
Rooms and Bedding
All 84 rooms are Western-style - single, double, twin and universal rooms - and there are no Japanese-style tatami rooms. They range from 15 to 30 sq m. A crib can be added to a room free of charge and must be reserved in advance. To prevent falls, however, cribs are limited to babies aged 0 who cannot yet pull themselves up to stand, and they cannot be provided in some room types. The hotel states that neither bed guards nor rental items for children are available. An extra bed costs 4,840 yen. Co-sleeping is limited to one child per main bed and applies to children who have not yet started elementary school (the accommodation terms state under 6); elementary school children and older are treated the same as adults. Maximum occupancy is 5 guests. Humidifiers and air purifiers are available to borrow free of charge, in limited numbers. All rooms are non-smoking. The universal rooms (30 sq m) are built without steps.
Facilities for Families with Babies
There is a nursing room in the hotel, and diaper-changing spaces are provided inside both the women's and men's restrooms. There is no information, however, on baby food being served, brought in or warmed, or on baby baths, baby chairs or stroller rentals, so it is safest to plan on bringing what you need.
Baths
The top floor has the bathing facility Spa Sky View, with a jet reclining bath, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and an aromatherapy bath for women only. It is open from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with last admission at 10:30 p.m., and is free for staying guests. Towels, shampoo and body soap are provided. It is not an onsen, and there is no open-air bath, private-hire bath or ganbanyoku (heated-stone sauna). Visitors who are not staying at the hotel pay 2,200 yen for elementary school age and above, and children below elementary school age are also charged if they need linens. Whether children who are not yet out of diapers may get into the tubs is not stated, so please contact the hotel before using the facility. Guest rooms have en-suite bathrooms.
Dining
Seven Seas, which serves Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine, is the restaurant in the hotel. Breakfast is a buffet from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (last entry), costing 2,800 yen for adults, charged separately from the room rate and signed up for on the day. The lunch buffet on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays has rates of 2,000 yen for elementary school children and 1,200 yen for children under school age aged 4 and over. Ingredients that guests wish to avoid for allergy or religious reasons are removed as far as possible; let the restaurant know when you visit or when you inquire. There is no room service and no private dining room, and no separate young children's menu such as a kids' meal is listed for staying guests.
Plans and Rooms for Families
Two family plans that use the larger 30 sq m rooms, one room-only and one with breakfast, are available year-round until June 30, 2027. There is also the Mono Room, a themed room created in collaboration with the Chiba Urban Monorail, where guests can enjoy a train simulator and N-gauge model trains with a diorama in the room. For children who love vehicles, that alone can be the reason to come.
Who It Suits
There is no playroom, pool, outdoor play area or childcare service. The hotel does not handle rental items for children either, so it does not suit a stay that relies on the hotel for baby and toddler equipment. On the other hand, with its location 5 minutes on foot from the station, free cribs, a nursing room and a bathing facility that is free for staying guests, it works well as a base for sightseeing, events or family visits in Chiba City. Checkout is early at 10 a.m., but it can be extended until 1 p.m. for an additional one third of the room rate, or until 4 p.m. for an additional half, which helps families with children who need time to get ready. The front desk is staffed 24 hours.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-13-3 Chuo-ko, Chuo-ku, Chiba, Chiba 260-0024 |
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| directions_carAccess | A 5-minute walk from the west exit of Chiba-Minato Station, served by the JR Keiyo Line and the Chiba Urban Monorail. About 25 minutes from the Wangan-Narashino IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway, and about 1 minute from the Chiba City Hall intersection. |
| trainNearest station | Chiba-Minato Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for 156 vehicles (the multi-story self-park structure has a vehicle height limit of 2.1 m, and there is also surface parking). It is currently free for staying guests. With the introduction of a parking management system on August 3, 2026, parking will become paid, and the planned rate for staying guests is 1,000 yen per night. Trucks and large vehicles cannot be parked. |
| callPhone | +81-43-248-1111 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, CF |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.okura-chiba.com/h/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 15, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-05). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our child co-sleep with us?
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Co-sleeping is available for children who have not yet started elementary school, with up to one child per main bed. Elementary school children and older are treated the same as adults.
Can the hotel accommodate our child's food allergies?
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The hotel accommodates requests as far as possible, including removing ingredients that cannot be eaten because of allergies or religious reasons. Please mention this when you visit or when you contact the hotel.
Can we send our luggage to the hotel ahead of our stay?
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The hotel will hold luggage until your stay. Address it to the hotel front desk, clearly noting the name of the lead guest and the date of arrival.
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