REF Omiya by VESSEL HOTELS
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forumWhat families say
Rakuten Travel rating 4.62 out of 5 (1,217 reviews). Guests say the hotel is close to the station and easy to use with children, some report pushing two beds together for roomy co-sleeping, and they praise touches such as the welcome drink and things for children to play with. On the other hand, some guests noted that the women's mist sauna had not been cleaned thoroughly.
Kids Facilities
Kids' items available to borrow
Kids' items available to borrow
- paymentsPrice:Free for guests
The front desk lends out cribs, bed guards, baby bathtubs, strollers, children's toilet-training seats, children's step stools, diaper bins, baby-bottle washing sets, bed-wetting mats, picture books and toys free of charge. Baby wipes and pull-up diapers are also provided, though quantities are limited.
- •Quantities are limited.
Nursing room
Nursing room
There is a nursing room on the first floor; please let the front desk staff know when you would like to use it.
Welcome Baby-certified rooms (Superior Twin and Superior Triple)
Welcome Baby-certified rooms (Superior Twin and Superior Triple)
These rooms hold Welcome Baby Inn certification from Mikihouse Kosodate Soken, and the certification covers two room types: the Superior Twin and the Superior Triple. Every room is non-smoking and you can sit on the floor, so young children can relax with peace of mind.
Diaper-changing table at the communal bath
Diaper-changing table at the communal bath
The changing room at the communal bath has a diaper-changing table. Children who use diapers can bathe too, but no one of any age may enter while wearing a diaper. A guardian may bring a child of the opposite sex into the bath with them up to age 5.
- •No one may enter while wearing a diaper.
- •Children may bathe with a guardian of the opposite sex up to age 5.
Morning Food Market (families with children welcome)
Morning Food Market (families with children welcome)
Breakfast is served at the Morning Food Market in the first-floor lounge, and families with children are welcome to use it together. Breakfast for a co-sleeping child is not included in the room rate: it costs 1,000 yen for ages 6 to 12 and is free for ages 5 and under, and it is settled at check-in.
- •Breakfast for a co-sleeping child is not included in the room rate.
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Overview
REF Omiya by VESSEL HOTELS is a business hotel with a communal bath and sauna, a 3-minute walk from the east exit of JR Omiya Station. Children aged 18 and under stay free of charge when co-sleeping with their parents or grandparents. There is a generous range of items to borrow, including cribs, strollers and diaper bins, and some rooms hold Welcome Baby Inn certification from Mikihouse Kosodate Soken. Rooms are designed so you can take off your shoes, and breakfast is a buffet that families with children are welcome to use.
Rooms
The hotel has 198 rooms in total. Alongside the Standard Double (14.1 sq m, with one 140 cm-wide bed) and the Shower Booth Double (13 sq m), there are room types that suit families: the Standard Twin (18 sq m, with two 120 cm-wide beds), the Superior Twin (22 sq m, with 120 cm-wide beds) and the Superior Triple (22 sq m; for 3 guests, it has two 120 cm-wide beds and one 90 cm-wide bed). Rooms are designed so you can take off your shoes and go barefoot. Children aged 18 and under stay free of charge, but only when co-sleeping with their parents or grandparents. If one adult and one child stay in a twin room, the rate for 2 adults applies. Two room types, the Superior Twin and the Superior Triple, hold Welcome Baby Inn certification from Mikihouse Kosodate Soken. Every room is non-smoking and shoe-free, so young children can relax with peace of mind.
Dining
Breakfast is served at the Morning Food Market in the first-floor lounge from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and families with children are welcome to enjoy it together. Baby chairs and children's tableware are available at the venue. Breakfast for a co-sleeping child is not included in the room rate: it costs 1,000 yen for ages 6 to 12 and is free for ages 5 and under, and it is settled at check-in.
Baths
The changing room at the communal bath has a diaper-changing table. Children who use diapers can bathe too, but no one of any age may enter while wearing a diaper. A guardian may bring a child of the opposite sex into the bath with them up to age 5. The men's sauna is a dry sauna at 90°C, and the women's is a mist sauna at 45°C.
Family-Friendly Features
The front desk lends out cribs, bed guards, baby bathtubs, strollers, children's toilet-training seats, children's step stools, diaper bins, baby-bottle washing sets, bed-wetting mats, picture books and toys free of charge. Baby wipes and pull-up diapers are also provided. The number of items available to borrow is limited. There is a nursing room on the first floor; please let the front desk staff know when you would like to use it.
Access
The hotel is about a 3-minute walk from the east exit of JR Omiya Station. Checkout is at 11 a.m. Checkout can be extended, but depending on the situation on the day, your request may not be possible.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 2-116-6 Daimon-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama 330-0846 |
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| directions_carAccess | A 3-minute walk from the east exit of JR Omiya Station. |
| trainNearest station | Omiya Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking costs 1,800 yen per night. |
| callPhone | +81-48-650-1900 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.vessel-hotel.jp/ref/omiya/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of October 12, 2026 (stay 2026-11-07). US$ is an approximate conversion from yen. Check the booking site for actual rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is REF Omiya by VESSEL HOTELS best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does REF Omiya by VESSEL HOTELS have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Is there parking at REF Omiya by VESSEL HOTELS?
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Parking: Parking costs 1,800 yen per night.
How do you get to REF Omiya by VESSEL HOTELS?
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A 3-minute walk from the east exit of JR Omiya Station.
Can a child who is not yet out of diapers use the communal bath?
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Children who use diapers can use the communal bath, but no one of any age may enter while wearing a diaper.
Can my child come into the bath with me if we are not the same sex?
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A boy may use the women's bath, or a girl the men's bath, with an accompanying guardian as long as the child is age 5 or under.
Can we get slippers or a toothbrush for a child who is co-sleeping?
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Slippers, towels, toothbrushes and other amenities for co-sleeping children are available to borrow free of charge. They are not provided in the room, however, so please ask at the front desk.
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