Location

Pullman Tokyo Tamachi is located next to Tamachi JR Station and Mita Subway Station, which is superb for exploring Tokyo with Tamachi JR station between Tokyo/Roppongi and Shibuya/Shinjuku. The Mita Subway Station is about a 3-minute walk from the hotel, making it very convenient to explore Tokyo. There are tons of restaurants right at the doorstep of the hotel, with some even opening for 24 hrs. I like the convenience of having two 24-hour convenience shops and a supermarket that opens till midnight below the hotel.

The Suite

One of the reasons we opted for Pullman Tokyo Tamachi is its spacious rooms and suites. While most Japanese hotel rooms are tiny, with some as small as 17m², the rooms in Pullman Tokyo Tamachi are larger in comparison, with the smallest room being 29m². We stayed in the spacious Superior Suite, with a floor area of 52m². This suite is essentially a Junior Suite, having a lounging area, a sleeping area, and a spacious bathroom.

Entryway

Entering the Superior Suite in Pullman Tokyo Tamachi, we can immediately feel the cosiness the earthy theme brings. The Suite is decked out in an earthy brown colour with subtle Japanese elements dotted throughout the entire suite. The entryway to the Superior Suite at Pullman Tokyo Tamachi does not have anything furnishing and acts merely as a corridor to the main part of the suite. The hotel fitted a sizeable walk-in wardrobe next to the main entrance to the suite, the only wardrobe space in the suite. The generous space inside this wardrobe provided us with ample space to hang our one week’s worth of clothing and had more than enough space to place our luggage after unpacking. The wardrobe also comes fitted with two three-tiered chest sets, providing additional storage space for smaller clothing items. The iron set is stored inside this walk-in wardrobe.

Lounge Area

The main part of the suite sits at the end of the entryway. As the Superior Suite has a Junior Suite layout, the main part of the suite comprises the lounge area and the sleeping area. The lounge area occupies about ⅔ of the main suite area. The main part of the Superior Suite is decked in dark brown wooden elements, from the headboard of the bed to the furniture to the shelving for displaying some art items. The art pieces in the suite not only serve as an ornament in the suite but also add a sense of elegance. The work desk sits in a corner of the suite’s lounge area, facing its main entrance. The light brown wooden work desk has a good amount of space, making it conducive to work on. I like how the hotel frees up space on this desk by tucking the Illy coffee machine in one corner of the desk and using the additional cabinetry space by the wall to install the in-house phone. There are a couple of Japanese power outlets fitted onto the wall, but I find the placement of these outlets inconvenient. We found a cabinet between the work desk and the entryway, slightly off-centre from the TV in the lounge area. Other than the top part of the cabinet being usable, there doesn’t seem much use for this cabinet for storage. The purpose of this cabinet is to store the minibar items. Pullman Tokyo Tamachi houses glass and tea cups in the three drawers, while mugs and an electric kettle are stored in the left cabinet space. A well-stocked mini fridge is hidden in the right cabinet. Perhaps the only use we found for this cabinet to stow our stuff is the space on top of the cabinet. I like how some power outlets are fitted on the cabinet space flushed to the wall, where I used the space on top of the cabinet to charge my lifestyle devices and power banks.

The three-seater couch in the lounge area of the Superior Suite at Pullman Tokyo Tamachi demarcates the lounge and sleeping areas. The couch, together with the single seater armchair, provides seating for up to four pax comfortably. The abundance of seat pillows on the couch gave the touch of homeliness. I like the consistency in the choice of colour for the frame of the seatings in the Superior Suite, which matches the overall colour tone and vibe the hotel presented to its guests. A bright red coffee table sits in the centre of the couch and armchair. Red is a common colour used in places of worship in Japan, and the use of the red tone for the coffee table adds a Japanese element to the design of the suite. There are a couple of drawers fitted onto the coffee table that I found handy for me to store smaller items. The couches face the 55″ LCD TV mounted on the wall beside the work desk. There is a good selection of channels on the TV, but most of these channels are in Japanese. A button on the remote allows us to change the audio of a limited number of channels to English.

Sleeping Area

The sleeping area occupies the space behind the three-seater couch. Compared to the functional design of the suite’s lounge area, the sleeping area adopts a more minimalistic design. Besides the ornamental shelf flushed on the wall, the sleeping area is only furnished with a king bed and two bedside tables. I find the sleep quality on the king bed to be excellent, and I was able to wake up feeling refreshed every day. The headboard of the king bed carried the same earthy design language that was apparent throughout the Superior Suite. The bedside tables are fairly small but sufficient for me to place my phone on overnight charging using the power outlets fitted onto the wall. Pullman Tokyo Tamachi thoughtfully placed an air purifier by the king bed to ensure the air stays clean in the Superior Suite.

Bathroom

The entrance to the bathroom in the Superior Suite lies between the lounge and sleeping area. The dual sink is immediately in sight at the entrance to the bathroom. The generous sink area, occupying the length of this part of the bathroom, gave us a lot of space to place our toiletries. There are two separate rooms inside the bathroom on either side of the sink. The toilet is situated on the right side of the sink. The toilet cubicle is sparsely furnished with a toilet bowl with a Japanese-style bidet.

The shower room sits to the left of the sink area. This bigger room houses the walk-in shower and a sizeable standalone bathtub. The shower area is fitted with a rain shower and a regular shower head. The water pressure and the water temperature from these shower heads were superb. Installing a small shelf next to the shower head greatly enhanced the bathroom’s functionality, allowing us to place our facial washes and dental kits. I like the shower cubicle’s design, where guests could transition from the bathtub to the shower without wetting the bathroom.

Service

Service was top-notch at the hotel. The staff at the reception were always smiling when spotting us walking past the reception and were always ready to provide assistance and recommendations. We were warmly received by Somrit, who gave us early check-in and ensured our stay was comfortable. Somrit gave us very good recommendations on the restaurants around the hotel. When the hotel could not accommodate our late check-out, Somrit came out with an alternate arrangement for our luggage and ensured his colleagues knew the arrangements for our luggage situation. The staff at the lounge came across as warm and hospitable. We were always greeted with a warm smile whenever we were at the lounge. Staff at Kasa Restaurant, where we had our breakfast, were welcoming. We were always greeted with a smile. These restaurant staff were always alert and attentive, ensuring empty plates were cleared promptly. I thought the staff at Pullman Tokyo Tamachi did a great job in ensuring we were comfortable.

Hotel Facilities

Breakfast@Kasa

Breakfast was served at Kasa Restaurant on the 2nd floor next to the reception in Pullman Tokyo Tamachi. Kasa serves up decent breakfast daily, with minor menu changes. There are both Western and Japanese breakfast options, served buffet-style in Kasa. Kasa also offered a fixed a small made-to-order menu for breakfast. The range of Western options was limited, but the restaurants served a larger selection of Japanese cuisine during breakfast. There is also a small selection of bread at Kasa during breakfast. I find it weird that maple syrup was unavailable despite pancakes and waffles on their menu. Despite being standard in the food offerings, breakfast at Kasa ensured we were well-fed daily for our exploration of Tokyo.

Executive Lounge

The Executive Lounge is located on the 9th floor of the hotel and is accessible using our keycard. The Executive Lounge is relatively small but has three distinct areas to spread out the guests. The area immediately after the reception is furnished with two sets of couches and several two-seater dining tables, giving it a cosy living vibe. These seating arrangements cater to various group sizes to enjoy the lounge. The lounge serves a light breakfast and a small choice of finger food during cocktail times. In addition to bottled drinks, draft beer is available in the lounge. Due to the low human traffic during our visit, the lounge felt like a great place to relax. A bar area is further into the lounge, past the first area. This lounge area has high tables and chairs set up with a bar counter, making it perfect for guests to mingle while enjoying a cocktail. The Executive Lounge also has an outdoor area after the bar. The outdoor area is furnished with couches and a dining table setup, which allows guests to enjoy the views from Tamachi JR station while lounging. Overall, I thought the lounge was a great place to hang out due to its cosiness and the variety of seating options.

Gym

Pullman Tokyo Tamachi has a small gym on the hotel’s top floor. The 24-hour-operated gym has a small set-up with limited machines for guests to work out. The gym only has four cardio machines: two treadmills, one elliptical machine and a stationary bike. In terms of strength training, the gym has a large machine that works out the major muscle groups and some free weights. Despite the small set-up and the limited equipment, guests could still do light exercises at this gym.

Overall

We had a great stay at Pullman Tokyo Tamachi. The Superior Suite is spacious and affords us space to move around and pack. The earthy tone with Japanese elements made the suite feel comfortable. The sleep quality on the king bed in the Superior Suite is excellent. The hotel is in a great location, with many dining options and right smack between the popular areas in Tokyo. With a JR station and subway station within mere minutes of walking from the hotel, Pullman Tokyo Tamachi offered us the convenience of exploring Tokyo. The staff in Pullman Tokyo Tamachi were warm and welcoming. I would return to Pullman Tokyo Tamachi the next time I travel to Tokyo.