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I stayed here for 20,000 yen, hoping it would be worth it for my certification exam. Check-in was done by entering information on a tablet placed in front of mannequins. Although I selected "Japanese" as the language at the beginning, messages kept appearing in English. I proceeded by guessing and managed to sign using my finger when I couldn't find a stylus pen. After completing the input, nothing happened until an employee appeared from a side door and guided me verbally. I was directed to another machine to pay the Tokyo accommodation tax of 200 yen in cash, though I wished everything could have been settled by card. The coin slot on this machine was hard to locate until the same employee pointed it out for me. It made me appreciate human receptionists more than ever.The mannequins standing at reception did nothing helpful; they seemed out of place and gave off an Osaka-style vibe despite being located in central Tokyo (Akasaka branch). While some families checking in nearby seemed amused by them, I thought fully automating with high-tech machines might have been a better direction than placing these figures.Breakfast was included with my stay and served buffet-style at an Irish pub on the first floor. The menu was simple but delicious.The room felt like a standard business hotel room equipped with newer facilities such as a suit cleaner—likely targeting business travelers—but I didn’t use it myself. The air conditioning noise or toilet water refilling sound didn’t bother me, making for a comfortable stay overall but nothing extraordinary.Even with discounts applied, 20,000 yen felt expensive—probably due to timing and location factors. Thank you for hosting me!

This was my first stay, and the convenience was excellent. The nearby affiliated parking lot is spacious and can easily accommodate large vehicles like box trucks. Check-in and check-out are handled via touch panels, but if you have any questions, the staff responds promptly and is very helpful. The restaurant on the 1st floor was lively with international guests, and the staff's smiles added to the pleasant atmosphere.