The Love hotel [Archive]

Dutch Baka

Jan 19, 2006, 04:38

Where do you go, when you want some private time with your girl for a couple of hours? Not to your home, because your parents, brothers and sisters are there. Or maybe you just want to do something different then your own bed. If that is the problem, then you go to a Love hotel. In a love hotel you can rent a room from Minutes up to a whole night and yes; make a LOT of noise etc.http://www.angelo-jp.com/hotel_info/snow_ranger/room/small/sr412.jpg http://www.angelo-jp.com/hotel_info/planet_snowmans/room/small/pB311.jpg http://www.angelo-jp.com/hotel_info/red_snowmans/room/small/r313.jpg http://www.angelo-jp.com/hotel_info/red_snowmans/room/small/r215.jpg http://www.angelo-jp.com/hotel_info/red_snowmans/room/small/r207.jpg http://www.angelo-jp.com/hotel_info/snowmans/room/small/w208.jpg http://www.angelo-jp.com/hotel_info/snowmans/room/small/w321.jpg http://www.angelo-jp.com/hotel_info/gang_snowmans/room/small/309.jpg http://www.angelo-jp.com/hotel_info/gang_snowmans/room/small/g308.jpg

This hotels are from origin Japanese and were developed from tea rooms to love hotels. After the coming of the automobile, motels where being build all over Japan, and from this moment the love hotels really came in up rise.
There are a lot of different rooms that you can get, of course you can get a standard room with a bed and a TV, but many rooms have something more special than just a bed and a TV, like “Hello Kitty SM” rooms, or rooms where you can have sex in a car, and there are even vibrating beds, and many more rooms.

But not only the rooms are special, also the outside of many love hotels are special, you can find them in different shapes like castle’s, Christmas style, full of neon lights, etc. You can find this hotels in the nightclub area’s or near the highway out of the city. When you enter the lobby you probably won’t see anyone, except a board on the wall with pictures of the rooms. When a room is available it will be lightened up. You pick the room in which you want to have this steaming hours, or maybe only karaoke as some people do, after you choose the room you will get a card with the number of the room. When you are finished you can pay on the machine next to your door, or sometimes in the lobby to someone behind some panel.

There are 3 kind of rates in the hotels, the “Rest rate” in the Kansai area (Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe) this means average 1 hour, while in the Tokyo area it is 3 hours. Then you have the “Stay” rate, which is when you stay in the night, but this is only available after 9 or 10p.m. and then the last rate is the “Free time” rate which is available during the day time, and you can stay as long as you want for a pretty nice fixed price.

The rates depends on the room, the area, and the hotel you stay in, but the most expensive are the "Stay" rates and the "Rest" rates, especially in the weekend and on holidays when the rates for the rest are between 4000 yen and 6500 yen, while in the weekday this will be around 3000 yen and 5500 yen. A stay in from Sunday up to Thursday cost around 7000 and 11000 yen, and on Friday and Saturday 8000 yen up to 12500 yen.

Now, I have been to a Love hotel twice when I went to Japan (probably Josh went there around 50 times...:wave: ), and I was really amazed by what you can find in the room, and outside the room. The first time I went there , we had a Sauna in the bathroom, and a slot machine, and for the rest the usual stuff that you get in a luxury Love room. To bad we only had 1,5 hour, of course we could have stayed longer but then we needed to pay the "Stay rate" So I wonder about you people, a lot of you have been to Japan, and I'm sure a lot of people here have "a Love hotel" story to tell!!! so speak up, and tell us about your adventures, or story's about the Famous Love hotels. :wave:
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Here are some links where you can find more information about the love hotel:
Hotel rooms (http://www.angelo-jp.com/hotel_info/) (click on the hotel, and then on the Yellow link)
story about the love hotel, incl interview (http://www.tokyo.to/backissues/apr00/tj0400p6-10/)
The lost dreams of the love hotels (http://www.arch.columbia.edu/gsap/4991)
Wiki article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_hotel)

WHEATTHlNS

Jan 19, 2006, 05:10

>>But not only the rooms are special, also the outside of many love hotels are special, you can find them in different shapes like castle’s, Christmas style, full of neon lights, etc.

The "Love Hotel" I saw in YAMANASHI (called. . .LOVE) was as shady looking and seedy as any MOTEL 6 here in the states. Im sure there are NICE ones (that are really cost prohibitive to simply popping one away from your house), but I would imagine they are for people who've been together for more than yanno, a few weeks.

That WINNIE THE POOH room doesnt do much to refute the "rep" JAPANESE MEN have.

Uncle Frank

Jan 20, 2006, 07:24

when I lived in Japan, I was lucky enough to be taken to a few love hotels. The only thing I noticed different back then were red light bulbs and mirrors on the ceilings. It wasn't until I left Japan I learned they were "love hotels".What made me remember the events were the ladies insisting on paying the bill.

Frank

:bluush:

budd

Jan 20, 2006, 09:56

"What made me remember the events were the ladies insisting on paying the bill."

thanks for posting that! peace

cyberryo

Jan 22, 2006, 23:36

I wasn`t lucky enough to visit any of the love hotels even though I have passed by on and off. Notably, in Tokyo, you can find these hotels between Shinjuku and Shin-Ookubo stations, in Dogenzaka area of Shibuya, and Uguisudani which is next to Ueno station. For Uguisudani, you can even see the establishments from the train platform. Another friend told me that you can find such love hotels near the highway exit into sub-urban areas outside Tokyo, and they look like large palaces. I stayed in the Shinjuku area for one year during my student days, and I must say, these establishments seem to be having good business....

Carlson

Jan 22, 2006, 23:49

lol.. go to love hotel hill in shibuya.. me and my gf go now and then.. we even have a club card at one of them

Dutch Baka

Jan 22, 2006, 23:50

lol.. go to love hotel hill in shibuya.. me and my gf go now and then.. we even have a club card at one of them

Tell us about this club card...

Carlson

Jan 22, 2006, 23:53

its a card you get when leaving some of the love Hotels.. its kinda like the if you buy so many combo meals from some fast food joint they give you a free combo meal.. lol

Damicci

Jan 23, 2006, 02:19

Dude wtf is up with the room and the gyna...colo...gist...(sp?) chair? :p

Elizabeth

Jan 23, 2006, 02:49

When you enter the lobby you probably won’t see anyone, except a board on the wall with pictures of the rooms.
I don't know if this is to prevent anything illegal, but about half of them I've been to have had a live receptionist.

or maybe only karaoke as some people do
Yeah, I've was surprised to see karaoke mikes in one -- I guess that some people use the rooms in groups just to party explains it. :p All the extra ammenities are fine but I've never really used them and truthfully feel more comfortable in a smaller, more normal looking place. It just depends on your personality, experience and relationship with the person I suppose.

Da Monstar

Jan 23, 2006, 02:57

I saw in a documentary once for a couple of years ago. That japanese girls are very shy when using this love hotels. So when entering or leaving they try their best not to get seen or recognized by people (like avoiding eyecontact and staying very quiet so that they won't be remembered for being "Cheap" by going to Love Hotels.

From your experiences with your girlfriends how is your view on this subject?

Dutch Baka

Jan 23, 2006, 06:11

If read a part about it, that j-girls are indeed shy ( my wife want to wait inside the car, until there is nobody left in the lobby) but time is changing, and people are becoming less shy about it....

Damn, pretty nice to have a party in a love hotel room, 10people, some beer, food, karaoke, * closing the bathroom for some sex*... Cool party :D:D:D

kirei_na_me

Jan 23, 2006, 06:21

Dude wtf is up with the room and the gyna...colo...gist...(sp?) chair? :p
Hey, I was liking the looks of that chair! :p

Gosh, I wish we had love hotels here!

Elizabeth

Jan 23, 2006, 06:39

If read a part about it, that j-girls are indeed shy ( my wife want to wait inside the car, until there is nobody left in the lobby) but time is changing, and people are becoming less shy about it....
Yeah, you usually only see two or three couples in the lobby or halls although in business districts of large cities there is one like every few blocks so unless you're being stalked the chances anyone will know you there are quite slim.

The shabby and seedy small town and rural joints I wouldn't be caught dead being seen in. :okashii:

Carlson

Jan 23, 2006, 12:28

many of the big love hotels in shibuya have clubs and bars as part of the building.. and the last 1 i went ot had a mic for karaoke... we didnt use it though... lol

Riyko

Jan 23, 2006, 13:02

My aunt took me to one last year, for my birthday. I don't remember what one it was, but I was like o.o! why are you bringing me here, but my aunt and alot of her friends had rented the room out so they could throw my birthday party there. It was a very akward 19th birthday.

Mars Man

Jan 23, 2006, 13:32

Some interesting posts here. Yeah, I've only been to about 7 or 8 'lovos' ( a slang in this area [at least]) but enjoyed them all. Almost all in Nagano prefecture, and most of them were park-under-the-room type, so no lobby or anything, and you never see those who come to get the cash.

They are very useful places. (and usually no chairs like that, Damicci san !!)

Chipi

Feb 3, 2006, 00:39

Been into those twice. (only :/ )
The first time I was waaayyy too drunk, so it isn´t such a happy memory.. :)
But the room was quite luxurious, I wouldn´t mind if "regular" hotels were equipped that well too. I love nice bathrooms and this one had a huge jacuzzi type bath in it, and green marble (probably not genuine though).
The second time was more like hilarious.. the room was filled with sof plush etc. toys!! Colourful toys everywhere, also in a glass cabinet... and a jukebox. And I have _no idea_ why the gent I was with decided to choose that particular room...

=w=eezer

Jun 3, 2006, 16:01

I don't understand how people can make love while looking at winnie the pooh. I know he's cute, but that's a totally different kind of cute, unless you have some funky fetish. :okashii:

nice gaijin

Jun 3, 2006, 17:38

maybe it's not looking at winnie the pooh, but rather being watched by him?...

There are a lot of crazy, off-the-wall themes at love hotels; the hundred-acre forest is pretty tame by comparison.

Ewok85

Jun 4, 2006, 07:20

I STILL haven't been to a rabuho - having your own apartment just makes it feel like a waste of money.

Index

Jun 4, 2006, 22:27

I STILL haven't been to a rabuho - having your own apartment just makes it feel like a waste of money.

I went on a rabuho tour with my girlfriend recently, and while I take your point about having your own apartment, it did add some spice to things. Plus you don't have to worry about the state you leave the place in at the end...

(There are some good ones in Ikebukuro of all places)

Ewok85

Jun 5, 2006, 00:38

Ikebukuro is only 15mins from here, I'll have to suggest it to my girl, or maybe swing by on the way back from Shibuya/Shinjuku some time :P Thanks for the tip!

iyah_lujille

Jul 6, 2006, 16:38

lol.. go to love hotel hill in shibuya.. me and my gf go now and then.. we even have a club card at one of them

me also i want to know about this card... can u please tell me...

chery08

Jan 7, 2007, 04:20

Dutch Baka

Jan 7, 2007, 10:49

hi.. i'm new to this forum and am planning a trip to japan in March...
just wondering if you have more links to those love hotels?? Is it cheaper to stay in there than in hotels?? Seems like an interesting place to stay in for at least 1 night..

If you stay with two persons it can be cheaper than certain hotels, so I would recommend you to stay there or just take a 2 hour ... for sure!!

Just google Love hotel Japan, and I am sure you will be able to find a lot of information about it

chery08

Jan 7, 2007, 15:41

hmm is it ok to stay 3 uh?

thistle

Jan 7, 2007, 16:08

hmm is it ok to stay 3 uh?

Hah, that was funny, I suppose it is if that is what you are into....

chery08

Jan 7, 2007, 16:16

well... just trying to find a nice and afforable place to stay... :relief:

thistle

Jan 7, 2007, 16:23

In that case, chery08, rather than the love hotel, it would be better to
find a minshiku or cheap ryokan, where you can find a tatami room
with futons which sleep 3 people.(like a hostel and you share the shower room)
Did you look on the JREF links above to see if there is any information?

chery08

Jan 7, 2007, 23:20

hmmm which link is that?? actually i found one in tokyo ... which is cheap.. but have to sleep on tatami... would like to get a bed though... if not .. it's ok :p

Jpstw

Jan 10, 2007, 07:30

ArmandV

Jan 10, 2007, 07:34

hmmm,Love Hotels, exactly who cleans up after you did the do? and how the heck is anyone comfortable having sex in a room(sleeping overnight) a lot of people been in, is it that clean? especially the beds!!??? I obviously need to check it out becuase my ignorance is here, i mean after someone uses the room, you go in next?! which means their mess is still there?!

im confused as crap......

In theory, the maids clean out the room between customers. However, if you feel uneasy about it, when you check into your room (this goes for regular hotels as well), go over the room with a UV light (blacklight). If you see some glowing spots, that's human bodily fluids. Then decide if you want to stay or not.

Uncle Frank

Jan 10, 2007, 07:56

Goldiegirl

Jan 10, 2007, 07:59

Could be fun though too...aren't costumes popular? :)

ArmandV

Jan 10, 2007, 08:03

I can see the girl waiting while I pull out my CSI crime kit and inspect the room and swab for DNA samples while wearing rubber gloves, LOL. Cracks me up to picture that!
Uncle Frank
:blush: :p :cool: :okashii:

Lord knows what you may find!

Ever thought that she'd be the one doing the room check with you standing there in anticipation? :p

Ewok85

Jan 11, 2007, 13:53

First - Chery - what it comes down to is you pay for accommodation in 2 ways - Per Person or Per Room. If there is 3 of you, per room is going to be cheaper - that's love hotels, ryokan, etc. No meals provided if you go per room though. Most of the love hotels I've seen (things have changed since last July ;) ) 3 people wouldn't be a problem as they don't have a reception.

In theory, the maids clean out the room between customers. However, if you feel uneasy about it, when you check into your room (this goes for regular hotels as well), go over the room with a UV light (blacklight). If you see some glowing spots, that's human bodily fluids. Then decide if you want to stay or not.

And no doubt the room would GLOW. Doesn't bother me that much, most nasties and the sort cannot last so long outside of the body, and if you knew just how nasty and dirty everything is you wouldn't leave your own home (which would be dirty unless you are seriously paranoid).

Could be fun though too...aren't costumes popular? :)

Some places do costume hire ;) Dunno about popular, but its on offer.

chery08

Jan 11, 2007, 15:04

so i guess we don't need to sneak in too rite?

Ewok85

Jan 11, 2007, 15:26

so i guess we don't need to sneak in too rite?

Might help, you'd look like you are planning a good old kinky threesome ;)

You should be alright, if you are busted, go next door and split up.

Arctic

Apr 17, 2007, 08:09

Now I want to go to a love hotel >.> too bad I don't even have a girlfriend :p

Much less one who would be interested in the "dungeon cell suit":relief:

The sad part is even if I did... with my luck the entire room would glow in shades of colors under that uv light that we could literally see new colors that even the people at crayola never herd of..

I duno I kinda find it hard to believe that japanese girls are that shy.. I have never met any.. but, the few girls we have from anywhere near asia I hear are pretty crazy... then again I'm one of the few virgins at my school >.<

So are love hotels pretty much like regular hotels? vary in cost and quality? I mean.. even in america we have the cheap ol' motels and hotels which aren't worth a crap... but, we also have pretty luxureous hotels..

Maybe I should open a love hotel in america ..

Ewok85

Apr 17, 2007, 13:33

Love hotels are better thought of as themed hotels, usually cheaper than other options, but nowhere near as flexible as they usually do not allow for extended stays. Quality is usually high unless you go somewhere out in the sticks thats really cheap.

I'm sure if you google you'll find plenty of pictures of whats out there, plus most chains that have lots of room or hotels have photos of all the rooms ;)

Anohito

Apr 18, 2007, 00:14

It seems that the love hotel sort of across the street (Highway 16) from the old naval base Main Gate in Yokosuka is still there. The statue on top has been added since 1985, though. I am pretty sure there was no statue when I was stationed there. I was never in it. It was not really the right sort of place for me. :biggrin:

http://stripes.com/article.asp?section=140&article=44578

The URL below is not completely unrelated, I suppose. I accidentally found it while doing a Google search for this post.

http://www.herroflomjapan.com/2006/09/21/the-final-word-on-used-panty-vending-machines-in-japan/

maushan3

Apr 18, 2007, 13:45

Gosh, I wish we had love hotels here!

Yeah, but expect controversy in Western countries if they appear, though.

I duno I kinda find it hard to believe that japanese girls are that shy.. I have never met any.. but, the few girls we have from anywhere near asia I hear are pretty crazy... then again I'm one of the few virgins at my school >.<

At least that's what they say... Being a virgin is not considered cool with most of today's youth, therefore, some people tell these fascinating sexual encounters to fit in.

Mauricio