Hotel PAL Otsuka, located up at the north end of the Yamanote Loop Line, is one of the nicer “love hotels” in the city. It’s a clean, well-run and reasonable place to sample the short-time hotel experience.
PAL Otsuka guest room
Hotel PAL Otsuka At A Glance
- Great for: couples
- Strong points: bargain rates, clean, nice facilities
- Sample rates: around US$80
PAL Otsuka bath tub
While Shibuya is famous as the center of Tokyo’s “love hotels,” those looking for a cheaper and nicer option might consider riding the Loop Line north for a while to get to Otsuka and the Hotel PAL Otsuka. Sure, there’s not much to do in Otsuka, but if you’re coming here for the hotel, we assume that you aren’t coming here for the sights.
PAL Otsuka lobby
With good room service, clean rooms, nice facilities and budget rates, it’s hard to beat the Hotel PAL Otsuka. Indeed, if you’re a solo traveler in need of a decent place for a night’s sleep, this hotel is worth a look if you can’t find a room elsewhere.
English name:
Hotel Pal Otsuka
Japanese name:
ホテルパル大塚
English address:
3-1-1 Kitaotsuka, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 170-0004, Japan
Japanese address:
〒170-0004 東京都豊島区北大塚3-1-1
Price:
Budget
:: Check availability and pricing for Hotel PAL Otsuka on Booking.com or Agoda.com
Internet: Free WiFi in rooms
Non-smoking rooms: All rooms non-smoking
Nearest transport:
5-minute walk from Shin-Otsuka Station (JR Yamanote Line)
Close to Otsuka Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
Near To Here:
Hotel Pal Otsuka is located in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. See our complete list of things to do in Shinjuku, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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