Speaking of Papa-katsu, it's a luxury city hotel...

I had such an image on my own, but I was a little surprised to find out that there are many people who unexpectedly use love hotels in the Universe Club survey.

Indeed, recently love hotels are sometimes called "leisure hotels", and more and more of them are built according to the Inns and Hotels Act, not the Fueiho, so there are many stylish hotels.

 

nice to meet you!I'm Kotoko Hinata, a love hotel critic.This time, she got the chance to write a column for Universe.

I would like to write about recommended love hotels and things related to dad activities.

Thank you.

 

———That’s why, this time, we will be carefully selecting love hotel critics!　

We will introduce two recommended love hotels in Tokyo that will please even discerning papa active girls!

Ikebukuro "VARKIN ANNEX"

​Speaking of Ikebukuro North Exit, one of the most competitive love hotels in Tokyo!　

Spacious rooms are hard to come by as it is a popular area, but VARKIN ANNEX, a hideaway hotel like a members-only resort, has large suite-class rooms.

Moreover, "503", "504", "603" and "604" have open-air baths!

You can make a reservation for both rest and accommodation using the reservation form on the hotel website or by phone.

There are only popular customers...

Even though it's a weekday, customers keep coming!Moreover, everyone seems to be popular!

After choosing a room from the state-of-the-art panel in the lobby that looks like a luxury brand boutique, tell the front desk whether you want to rest or stay overnight, and pay to receive the room card key.

"Budgeley Mischka" amenities!

The photo is room 204 in the main building.

This is a grown-up room with brown and gold tones, and the first thing that catches your eye as soon as you enter the room is the gorgeous washbasin with a large mirror that reaches to the ceiling.

There are plenty of amenities, including shower gel from the luxury brand Badgley Mischka, as well as shampoo and conditioner.

Fresh flowers are also decorated, very luxurious!Comes with a stool, so you can sit down and relax.

Nani I want this!ideal room wear

Behind the washbasin, there is a gorgeous bathroom with beige marble that makes you feel elegant!There is also a bathroom TV, and the shower head is large and the hot water is good.

Room wear is pajamas divided into top and bottom.It is soft to the touch, has long sleeves, and the length of the pants is below the calf.

The ideal wear that is mature and comfortable.

In the bedroom and living room, there is a large TV in an easy-to-see position.

All rooms are equipped with VOD and free Wi-Fi.In addition, you can watch YouTube, Hulu, abema, Netflix and Amazon on TV as much as you want!

The finest love hotel gourmet!

There are 4 free bottles of mineral water in the carry-on refrigerator.There were two Haagen-Dazs ice creams in the freezer as a welcome dessert.

There are 100 types of room service!

There are hamburger & grill menu, pasta, curry, soup, Chinese food, 12 types of soup stock TOKYO soup menu, special menu, and various alcoholic beverages such as Dom Perignon, sparkling wine, wine, and cocktails.

There are 8 types of mineral water alone, including VOSS, which is famous for being used by Madonna, Fiji, Hildon, Solandeka Plus, Aquacartica, Aqua Panna, and other waters from around the world.

A detailed menu is available on the hotel's website, so be sure to check it out!

Pictured are duck confit (1400 yen), spareribs in soy sauce (1400 yen), Caesar salad (750 yen), corn and sweet potato soup (1000 yen with rice and drink).

And fig flavor from the party drink "Kleiner Feigling", which has already become a standard in Europe and is marked by a cute small bottle.

All the meals are cute and delicious, with cute tableware and presentation!

There is also a breakfast menu, with freshly baked bread (with jam, salad, drink, soup and yogurt), brioche (with salad, drink, soup and yogurt), and rice burger (with salad, drink, soup and yogurt). You can choose.

The Picture is a set of brioche.

There are outlets and USB ports on the bedside, so as long as you have a cable, you can charge your mobile phone without using the free rental service.

From the moment you enter the hotel grounds, you will jump into the extraordinary in an unprecedented luxury space!

"I don't want to go home! I want to live here forever..."

 

Here are the hotels we introduced!

★ 『VARKIN ANNEX] (Birkin Annex)

[Address] 1-2-2 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

130 minute break: from 4,900 yen (including tax), accommodation: from 9,600 yen (including tax)

 

Ikebukuro "Hotel Lotus"

"Lotus" in the love hotel street at the north exit of Ikebukuro has just reopened in February 2021 after a full renovation!

In addition to concept rooms such as lords and oirans, there are also aquarium rooms with goldfish swimming, manga rooms, planetariums, shochu bars, beer servers, darts, shell beds, and water beds.

Dragon Palace or Paradise!?

The exterior of the hotel features bright vermillion walls, large Nio statues, and turtles swimming in the sky.Is it like a dragon palace or paradise?Such a feeling, big impact!

Free rental of yukata and courtesan costumes

The lobby has a vermilion bridge and a deer fence, making it look like a Japanese garden.

There are also mini-length oiran cosplay, and rentals such as pipes and folding fans, which can be picked up in your room as they are, so it seems fun to take pictures.

There is a free rental of yukata like a ryokan in the lobby, free amenities, dried fruits, nuts, vinegar drinks and other welcome services, as well as a bath salt buffet.

Room 207 in the photo is the popular courtesan room.A modern Japanese room with a charming atmosphere.

The TV is large and easy to see, and free Wi-Fi and VOD are available, so you can enjoy the internet and videos.

Occupy the rooftop with a 24-hour free charter space!

What is worth mentioning is the free reservation space on the rooftop!

Surprisingly, there is an open-air bath and sports facility that can be used 24 hours a day!Both are by reservation only and can be used as long as they are available.

Just call the front desk number 60 and choose a time of 90 minutes, 120 minutes, or XNUMX minutes!

Beyond this red torii gate is a Shigaraki ware private room open-air bath.

Sports on the roof!Dawn is emo!

Sports facilities include golf, bouldering, badminton, batting, mini-basketball, and zip lines.

The recommended time to use it is right at dawn!　

In the middle of Ikebukuro, the panoramic view from the rooftop is dramatic and romantic!　

Even if you don't exercise, just watching the dawn will definitely be a memorable experience!

The other day, when I was recommended by a female talent in her 20s on a radio program, she was very excited and said, "Emo!".

There is also a video of the rooftop!

There are plenty of amenities such as skin care line, face sheet mask, and hair iron in the room.

In addition to shampoo, conditioner, and body soap, free rental items include skin care products, perfumes, nail care sets, and nail colors, so you can come empty-handed.

Reservations are not possible as this is a popular hotel, but there is a trick to go to the hotel 30 minutes before the start of your stay and extend your stay.The first extension is 30 yen for 1420 minutes, so if you really want to use it, please check it out!

 

★ 『Hotel Lotus Ikebukuro"

[Address] 1-3-14 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

Break: from 3,190 yen (tax included), accommodation: from 7,590 yen (tax included)