Narita Tobu Hotel Airport

Narita Tobu Hotel Airport markets itself as the closest hotel to Narita Airport (NRT) and offers a free shuttle bus to all terminals. Until a 2011 rebrand, the property was known as Holiday Inn Tobu Narita. With 15 room categories, several restaurants and bars, and banquet halls, the hotel serves both business and leisure travelers.

Key takeaways

• Free shuttle bus: only approx. 3–5 min to Terminal 2, approx. 10–15 min to Terminal 1.
• Important: shuttle buses departing the airport after 2:00 pm stop only at the arrivals level, not the departures level.
• There is no direct shuttle to Terminal 3; the last stretch is on foot or via the Terminal 2 shuttle.
• Breakfast buffet at Restaurant “Oasis” from 6:30–10:00 am, approx. ¥3,300 for adults, free for children under 3.

Terminal access

From the airport to the hotel, guests board the free shuttle at bus stop 16 (1st floor, Terminal 1) or bus stop 25 (1st floor, Terminal 2), according to the hotel’s timetable. Toward the airport, the ride to Terminal 2 takes only approx. 3–5 min, and to Terminal 1 approx. 10–15 min. There is no direct shuttle to Terminal 3; guests get off at Terminal 2 and cover the last stretch on foot or via the terminal’s own shuttle. Important for trip planning: according to the hotel, shuttle buses departing the airport after 2:00 pm stop only at the arrivals level of the terminals, not the departures level. A direct bus service (TYO-NRT) between Ginza/Tokyo Station and the hotel is also offered, according to the hotel.

Timetable per the hotel: from the hotel to the airport the first bus leaves at 5:00 am, the last at 11:30 pm. From the airport to the hotel the first bus leaves Terminal 1 at 7:15 am and Terminal 2 at 8:45 am, the last at 11:45 and 11:40 pm. Buses run every 30 minutes, every 20 minutes between 5 and 9 pm. The hotel has discontinued its former runs to Terminal 3.

Amenities

The 15 room categories range from Standard and Comfort Double through Casual, Standard, Deluxe, Corner Deluxe, Hollywood and Superior Twin rooms to family rooms (“Hollywood Force”, “Moderate Force”) as well as Luxury and Suite rooms; a Standard Twin room, for example, measures 26.0 m². All rooms include free WiFi and bath amenities from the “Provencia” line, made with plant-derived ingredients from southern France. Dining is covered by the buffet restaurant “Oasis”, with breakfast from 6:30–10:00 am (approx. ¥3,300 for adults, approx. ¥1,800 for elementary school children, approx. ¥900 for toddlers, free under age 3) and a dinner buffet from 6:00–9:00 pm; lunch is served only on weekends and public holidays. Other facilities include the tea lounge and bar “Compass Rose”, the “SkyBar Windows” on the 9th floor, a fitness area (“Breath”), several banquet halls, a FamilyMart convenience store, a drugstore (Matsumoto Kiyoshi), a coin laundry and a currency exchange machine. Parking costs approx. ¥1,000 per night.

Who is this hotel for?

Narita Tobu Hotel Airport particularly suits travelers flying from Terminal 2, for whom the shuttle takes only approx. 3–5 min, as well as anyone who prioritizes the shortest possible distance to the airport in general. The wide choice of room categories and the extensive restaurant and banquet offering also make the hotel appealing for groups and events. Guests arriving at the airport after 2:00 pm should note that the shuttle then serves only the arrivals level, and anyone heading to Terminal 3 needs to plan for a stop at Terminal 2.