Have you heard of the Henn-na Hotel? It is considered one of the first hotels in the world to use robots as part of the staff. In this article, we will talk a little about the history of this strange hotel.
The Henn-na Hotel is a franchise of hotels spread across Japan where practically everything is controlled by robots. From the reception to cleaning, almost everything in the hotel makes use of technology in a strange way.
Guinness certified the Henn-na Hotel as the first hotel in the world to operate with robots. The hotel’s motto is evolution! It always promises to bring the latest technologies to assist in the comfort of the guest.
The name Henn-a Hoteru [変なホテル] derives from the ideogram [変] which means strange, odd, peculiar, weird, curious, eccentric, funny, and suspicious. All these names well represent the meaning of the Hotel.
The ideogram [変] also forms words like change, transformation, and alteration, thus giving the idea that the hotel is evolving into the future, something revolutionary and unique.
The reception robots do not fully interact or answer any questions, but they speak more than four languages, including Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese.
The check-in and check-out are fully automated through a machine with a touchscreen. Your room access key and other information come out automatically from there, without the need for human contact.
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Henn-na Hotel getting stranger
Living up to the hotel’s name even more, on one occasion the attending robots were replaced by dinosaurs. Various strange characters like ninjas and butlers began to work at the hotel.
Inside the rooms, you find a dry cleaning or clothing deodorization machine instead of the traditional coin laundries found in Japanese hotels.
Guests also receive a smartphone device to perform various functions inside and outside the hotel. With this device, it is even possible to rent bicycles.
The smartphone provided by the hotel has free calls to Japan and the whole world. It also notifies about discount coupons. All rooms are equipped with an automatic cleaning machine, “LG Styler”.
In addition to the robots, the hotel has a great restaurant and leisure area. There are other iconic characters to interact with, vending machines, gashapons, and many other things to attract attention.
If you have difficulty with the robots or do not speak their language, there is a human lurking to help at the reception. The room is very clean and modern, and the restaurant offers coffee and Western lunch.
How to stay at the Henn-na Hotel?
I have not yet had the opportunity to stay there. Generally, I stay in cheaper hostels with onsen. Since the Henn Na Hotel operates with robots, its price is more affordable with daily rates around 200 reais.
Carefully examine which of the Henn-na Hotels you wish to stay at. Some may have different features that catch your attention, are closer to a train station, or are not located in the area you are in.
Henn-na Hotel has hotels available in various cities and provinces spread across Japan. We will list some of these hotels for you to find below. Remember that it was the one in Sasebo that entered the Guinness World.
- Sasebo, Nagasaki;
- Hakata, Fukuoka;
- Kansai Airport, Osaka;
- Nishinsaibashi, Osaka;
- Haneda Tokyo;
- Asakusabashi Tokyo;
- Ginza, Tokyo;
- Akasaka, Tokyo;
- Hamamatsucho, Tokyo;
- Nishikasai, Tokyo;
- Maihama (near Disney);
- Chiba;
You can check the daily rates and book your reservation and date by clicking here. Remember that the price will vary according to the location, season, and days you will stay at the hotel.
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