Cool and Quirky Hotels in Tokyo your Family Will Flip Over

Quirky? Yes, you heard that right. We have made a list of the quirkiest of the quirky hotels in Tokyo—each of which promises fun galore and a bundle of unique experiences. 

Say Hello to Robots: Henn na Hotel, Tokyo

If you are travelling with kids, then a stay at Henn na Hotel is a must. Where else will your child get to interact with multi-lingual robots who help you check-in and take care of you throughout your stay? Yes, Henn na Hotel is the world’s first hotel staffed by robots. At the reception, you will be welcomed by a dinosaur. This may startle you a little, but he is such a sweet-heart and you will be amazed at how he takes you through the registration process. Among many other facilities, the hotel also has a face recognition system. This puts your ‘key’ worries to rest because your face scan can open the door. If all these aren’t reasons enough, then wait until you meet your guest room robot who answers all your queries and even switches the lights on and off for you.

Meditative Experience: Shukubo KomadoriSanso

Have you ever thought of standing under a huge waterfall and meditating? Well, that’s the experience this centuries-old mountain lodge situated at the foothills of the beautiful Mount Mitake offers its guests. Reaching here may be slightly tedious as you may have to change trains and then take a bus, but it is worth the effort. The host couple is extremely warm, and treat you to delicious Japanese cuisine. All the rooms are spacious and you get to sleep on tatami beds and use shared hot-baths. The toilets are common but are kept spotlessly clean all the time. If you are interested in Waterfall Meditation, inform the host and he will take you to the waterfall and guide you through the meditation process. He even offers talisman to ward off negative forces!

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For Art Lovers: Park Hotel, Tokyo

Imagine an entire floor consisting of 30 rooms that have been decorated by different Japanese artists with their exclusive paintings. Yes, this is what you get, if you choose to stay at the Park Hotel’s Artist Floor. Located on the 30^th floor, the Artist Floor project began in 2012 and took a whopping five years to finally complete in 2017. Thirty rooms have been decorated by 30 artists using Japanese themes like Sumo, Zen and Geisha. Each painting seems to have captured the mystic colours of the four seasons and integrated them with the five senses. These artworks are meant to soothe the soul and you can savour them at leisure during your stay. Stunning views from the rooms, and a warm and hospitable staff only add to the experience. Definitely a must-stay!

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For Book Lovers: Book and Bed Hotel

Curling up with an interesting book has just been taken to another level by the Book and Bed Hotel in Tokyo. Here, the guests literally get to live in a library. They choose from among 3000 interesting English and Japanese books, and head for their cubicles that are hidden behind the library shelves. The cubicles, measuring 6 by 4 feet, offer a basic bed, blanket, a reading light and a curtain. Do not expect comforts such as cosy mattresses or fluffy pillows, for the idea is more focused on the love of reading than the quality of sleep. The hotel believes that we get the best sleep when we accidentally doze off while reading an interesting book, and this is the experience you should be seeking here. Other amenities include shared bathrooms and a Wifi connection. The cubicles are very clean and unbelievably quiet, and have an inbuilt safe for your valuables. The staff is friendly, familiar with English and at your service, whenever you need them.

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Airplane-like Feel: First Cabin

Do you love travelling first class on planes? If yes, then First Cabin is for you because all the rooms have been created to resemble flight cabins to give you the experience of Business Class travel on the ground. Choose from their First or Business Class cabins and be treated to a remarkably comfortable cubicle measuring 2.1 square meters, and equipped with a flat TV, a side table and clean, comfortable room wear. Couples can head for their luxurious Premium Class, where the cabins are larger with king-sized beds and a mini-bar. Depending on the cabin you choose, you may have to share the shower area and the bathroom, which are always kept scrupulously clean. The cabins are adjacent to each other, but are designed to be sound-proof so that your privacy is not compromised.

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Which one of these quirky Tokyo hotels are you going to check-into on your Japanese vacation?