I've never seen a hotel like this! 8 unique hotels in Tokyo
When you're looking for a hotel, you may feel like all the hotels are the same and boring. In such a case, why not try staying at a unique hotel with various ideas? There are many unique hotels in Tokyo, including hotels where you can sleep inside a bookshelf, hotels with a tea theme, and hotels where a robot will greet you. This time we will introduce eight particularly recommended hotels, so please use them as a reference.
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Image provided by: OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka by Hoshino Resorts (https://omo-hotels.com/otsuka/)
"OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka" is located about 1 minute walk from Otsuka Station. OMO Base, a public space located on the 4th floor on the same floor as the front desk, is an open space that connects the hotel with the city of Otsuka. There are cafes that are open from morning until night, and a ``neighborhood map'' where you can check out recommended spots in the area, so you can feel free to relax before or after going out. It's nice to have a stylish rest space within the hotel.
Image provided by: OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka by Hoshino Resorts (https://omo-hotels.com/otsuka/)
The guest rooms are ``Yagura Rooms,'' which make the most of the compact space. With a large sofa on the tatami floor, and a yagura bed at the top of the stairs, you'll be thrilled by the playful, secret-base-like design. The bathroom is separate, so it's comfortable even for 2-3 girls traveling♪
The town of Otsuka is attractive for its retro streetscape with streetcars and cozy shopping streets. There are various "neighborhood activities" held at the hotel, so be sure to participate. The OMO rangers who know Otsuka thoroughly will guide you around the city. ``Connoisseur'' fun awaits you, such as touring view spots and enjoying bar hopping, which are difficult to experience without a guide.
Image provided by: OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka by Hoshino Resorts (https://omo-hotels.com/otsuka/)
Furthermore, at night, OMO Base transforms into an event venue. "Otsuka Shitamachi DJ Night" will be held, where city pop and popular songs from the 80's will be played. Enjoy an extraordinary experience in a retro atmosphere with a cocktail in hand and the music ♪ Since you're staying overnight, you can relax without worrying about time.
Detailed information
OMO5 Tokyo Otsuka by Hoshino Resort
Tokyo / Otsuka / Business hotel
- address
- 2-26-1 Kitaotsuka, Toshima-ku Tokyo
- access
- 1 minute walk from JR Yamanote Line Otsuka Station
2. Hotel Bar Grantios Bettei
Hotel Bar Grantios Bettei is located about a 2-minute walk from Omori Station. As the name suggests, this hotel has a stylish bar inside. The restaurant's concept is "Japanese" and it features a bar counter where you can enjoy drinks and a sushi counter where you can enjoy freshly made sushi. You can enjoy sake, sushi, Japanese food, and more in a calm Japanese space.
The guest rooms have a design that combines Japanese style with the functionality of a hotel. All rooms have a bed type, but some rooms have a ryokan-like design. There is also a private open-air bath where you can relax and forget that you are in the city.
Detailed information
Hotel Bar Grantios Bettei
Tokyo / Omori / Business hotel
- address
- 1-1-7 Omori Kita, Ota-ku Tokyo
- access
- By train: Approximately 2 minutes walk from the east exit of JR Keihin Tohoku Omori Station By car: Approximately 10 minutes from Shuto Expressway Suzugamori Ramp, approximately 15 minutes from Oi Minami *Hotel Bar Grantios (main building) It is located one block on the east side. Please be careful not to make any mistakes.
3. BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINJUKU
``BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINJUKU'' is a hotel based on the concept of ``a bookstore where you can stay.'' The back of the bookshelf is a bed space, so you can sleep surrounded by books! Of course, you are free to read the books in the hotel. This is an irresistible space for book lovers. Access: Approximately 8 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station and approximately 1 minute from Seibu Shinjuku Station.
Inside the building, there are bookshelves that can store approximately 4,000 books. We have a wide variety of books from novels to manga, travel guides, and magazines. In addition to staying overnight, you can also use it during the day, so it's a good idea to stop by and enjoy the manga cafe experience.
Official details
BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINJUKU
Tokyo /Shinjuku/Capsule hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,500
- address
- 8th floor, APM Building, 1-27-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo
- access
- Approximately 2 minutes walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station
4. Theater Zzz
About a 4-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the Oedo Line is Theater Zzz, a theater where you can stay overnight. This is a mixed dormitory type hostel based on the concept of ``a stage where you can meet people you love and see overlapping scenery.'' With three themes: tea, movies, and travel, CHASURU operates as a teahouse during the day and as a bar at night. It is a unique facility that transforms into a ``THEATER'' during regular events.
The guest rooms are a theater-shaped area with a screen and a tent made of a piece of cloth. Unlike regular hotels, there are no beds or private rooms. An extraordinary experience like camping where you sleep in a sleeping bag. You can connect the tents together and use them for multiple people or for private use. Pajamas and basic amenities are provided, so you don't have to worry.
Official details
Theater Zzz
Tokyo / Ryogoku / Guesthouse/Hostel/Dormitory
- address
- Central Mansion 1F, 1-18-7 Ishihara, Sumida-ku Tokyo
- access
- Approximately 8 minutes walk from JR Ryogoku Station/Toei Oedo Line Ryogoku Station
5. PETALS TOKYO
"PETALS TOKYO" floating on a canal in Tokyo. This is a floating art hotel located in Tennoz, Tokyo that resembles a houseboat in Amsterdam. Each of the four cabins has a different design concept and has a handcrafted feel that gives it an exotic feel. All of the interiors are unique and premium spaces that will make you feel good. Access: Approximately 7 minutes walk from Tennozu Isle Station.
This is "PETAL 1 - Modern & Stylish", which has a bed in the center of the room. Enjoy an extraordinary experience in a room with a spacious shower room and a canal view all to yourself. We also have other unique rooms, such as rooms with small round windows that give you the feeling of staying on a ship, and rooms with open roof terraces.
Official details
PETALS TOKYO
Tokyo / Shinagawa / Cottage/Lodge/House rental
- hotel fee
- JPY from 37,600
- address
- 2-1 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku
- access
- About 5 minutes on foot from Tennozu Isle Station
- Staying time
- 15:00（IN）〜 11:00（OUT）など
6. Henn na Hotel Tokyo
"Henn na Hotel" is a futuristic hotel where robots work. At the Nishikasai store, which opened in December 2017, a dinosaur robot welcomes you at the front desk! There are also many other interesting services, such as automatic cleaning machines.
In February 2018, Henn na Hotel Tokyo opened in Ginza. Here, a robot that looks just like a real human will greet you at the front desk. In addition, they are opening one after another in Hamamatsucho, Akasaka, Haneda, and other locations. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of robots I can meet at each facility.
Official details
Henn na Hotel Tokyo Nishikasai
Tokyo / Kasai / Business hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 5,463
- address
- 5-4-7 Nishikasai, Edogawa Tokyo
- access
- About 3 minutes on foot from Nishikasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
- Staying time
- 15:00（IN）〜 11:00（OUT）など
7. E N Hotel Shibuya
E N Hotel SHIBUYA is a design hotel located about a 7-minute walk from Shibuya Station. It is characterized by having a different concept for each floor with the theme of "Japan". For example, the 4th floor is the quaint "Kyoto Machiya Alley," the 7th floor is the "Senbon Torii," which is inspired by Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine, and the 8th floor is "Shinra Bansho," which is a recreation of the forests of Yakushima.
The second floor is a pop space that expresses the world of Japanese manga and animation. Each floor has such a different design that it's hard to believe it's the same hotel. Also, although the floor design is unique, the guest rooms have a simple design, so you can sleep peacefully.
Detailed information
EN SHIBUYA HOTEL
Tokyo /Shibuya/Business hotel
- address
- 1-1 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku Tokyo
- access
- 7 minute walk from JR Shibuya Station Hachiko Exit
8. Hotel 1899 Tokyo
Hotel 1899 Tokyo, located in Shinbashi, is a new type of hotel with a tea theme. There is a Japanese tea cafe on the first floor, where you can enjoy high-quality tea carefully selected from tea producers all over the country, as well as tea-made bread and sweets. At the reception on the second floor, you will be welcomed by a tea barrie who knows everything about tea. The tea-filled stay begins with the hospitality of matcha.
There are 4 types of guest rooms including twins and doubles. The interior is decorated with colors and designs inspired by tea, based on the concepts of "tea," "hermitage," and "veranda." There are designs throughout that will make you want to relax while drinking tea, such as a bench sofa with a veranda motif, a round window reminiscent of a tea room, and a lantern with a chasen motif.
Detailed information
Hotel 1899 Tokyo
Tokyo /Shinbashi/Business hotel
- address
- 6-4-1 Shinbashi, Tokyo
- access
- About 6 minutes on foot from Toei Mita Line "Onarimon" Station Exit A4 About 10 minutes on foot from JR/Toei Asakusa Line/Tokyo Metro Ginza Line "Shimbashi" Station Karasumori Exit
How was it?
We have introduced eight unique hotels in Tokyo. Each hotel had its own unique charm, such as a hotel where you could sleep inside a bookshelf, a hotel with robots, and a tea-themed hotel. If you want to have an interesting experience or feel something out of the ordinary, why not try one of the hotels introduced this time?