Enjoy the ultimate theater experience while traveling: 8 hotels recommended for movie lovers

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Kanto area

[Nishitama, Tokyo] A "movie theater where you can stay overnight" located alone in the forest. "THEATER 1"

About an hour and a half drive from central Tokyo, the hotel "THEATER 1" is located in the middle of a 16,000m2 forest in Hinohara Village, the only village on the mainland of Tokyo. It only accepts one group per day. Not only can you enjoy the untouched natural surroundings, but one of its attractions is the authentic theater facilities based on the concept of a "movie theater where you can stay overnight."

The theater room is equipped with high-quality facilities such as a large 100-inch home screen, a 4K projector, and a 7.1-channel sound system with built-in subwoofer, and you can enjoy a variety of content, including Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Hulu, and Disney+.

Why not immerse yourself in the great outdoors that will make you forget your daily routine, and enjoy a space filled with attention to detail in every corner, including high-quality sofas and bedding, a wood-burning stove, and a tent sauna, and experience a luxurious time that is even more than that of a private movie theater?

THEATER 1

[Tokyo, Haneda] Experience entertainment at the world's first hotel where robots work. "Henn na Hotel Tokyo Haneda"

The Henn na Hotel is a hotel that utilizes cutting-edge technology and has been recognized by the Guinness World Records® as the world's first hotel where robots work. Located about 10 minutes from Haneda Airport, the Henn na Hotel Tokyo Haneda has 200 rooms, of which 70 are theater rooms with 80-inch projectors instead of televisions.

The hotel is equipped with Google Chromecast, so not only you can watch your favorite movies by projecting images from a smartphone or tablet, but also movies and sports broadcast on TV. Some rooms can play DVDs and Blu-rays, so you can enjoy a wide range of entertainment experiences to suit your mood at the time, such as watching your favorite movies that are not available on video streaming services or watching your favorite idols. You are sure to enjoy an exciting hotel stay that is a little different from your usual travels.

Henn na Hotel Tokyo Haneda

[Kanagawa Prefecture, Kawasaki] All rooms are equipped with projectors. You can watch movies while relaxing on reclining beds at "slash Kawasaki"

Slash Kawasaki, a five-minute walk from Kawasaki Station, is a must-see for movie lovers and gadget lovers alike. All rooms are equipped with 80-inch screens, and you can connect your smartphone or tablet to the projector using a free HDMI cable or Google Chromecast. DVD and Blu-ray players are also available for rental for a fee.

In addition to accommodation plans that include digital movie gift certificates and unlimited popcorn, another great feature is that even regular stays are provided with a wide range of drinks and food in-room service.

Check-in and check-out, the projector, and the electric reclining bed are all controlled by an iPhone equipped in a room, making use of digital technology. Once you've found the best position for you by tilting your bed to your preferred angle, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy your movie.

/slash Kawasaki

Chubu area

[Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture] Romance-za Kado captures Atami life like a scene from a movie

This hostel is a renovated part of the building that used to be Atami's last movie theater, Romanceza, which closed in the early 2000s. Each room overlooks the historic Ginza shopping district, allowing you to experience the lives of the locals as if you were watching a scene from a movie.

Each guest room has a different style and design, and some spaces are reminiscent of the great writers who loved Atami.

Although there is no facility for watching movies such as a projector, the atmosphere of an old-fashioned movie theater can be felt everywhere. If you are a movie lover, this is a place you should definitely visit.

Romanceza Kado

Kansai area

[Osaka Prefecture, Temmabashi] Hotel Noum OSAKA: Enjoy a movie experience in an open space with large windows overlooking the river

This design hotel is located in the Tenmabashi area of Osaka, which is a bustling downtown area with a calm atmosphere. Named "Noum" based on the concept of "creating wilderness in the city," the hotel aims to provide a sense of openness, security, and space, just like being in a field or park.

The hotel's warm space blends in with nature, based on the idea that "we want you to be in a neutral state of mind and body during your stay." The "River View King" room, which overlooks the river from a large window, is equipped with a projector and speakers, and you can relax and enjoy watching movies on the king-size bed. You can also bring in specialty coffee, homemade sweets, and natural wines, all of which can be purchased at the cafe lounge on the first floor.

After enjoying a movie, why not start your day the next day in the light-filled lounge with a choice of seven breakfast options, including fruit-packed granola?

Hotel Noum OSAKA

[Osaka Prefecture, Bentencho] HOTEL SHE, OSAKA: Relax and unwind with juice, pizza, and snacks

This social hotel in Bentencho, Osaka, has the theme of "hotel as media" that connects people, towns, and culture, and regularly holds music events, pop-ups, and accommodation events in concept rooms. The space is based on stylish blue bricks and a craft feel that combines the history of Bentencho, which flourished as a port town, and all guest rooms are equipped with analog record players, proposing new choices and lifestyles to the world through the accommodation experience.

Recommended for movie lovers is "BINGE WATCHING in SHE,ATRE," one of the accommodation plans in a superior double room equipped with a spacious double bed, a screen, and a projector.

Plan users can bring pizza, churros, and other snacks recommended by staff to their rooms. With a projector that can use streaming services, you can enjoy your favorite movies at your leisure, turning your casual vacation into a luxurious movie-watching experience.

HOTEL SHE, OSAKA

[Kyoto Prefecture, Kawaramachi] RESI STAY BRiX: A space reminiscent of a foreign drama and a spectacular 100-inch screen

Located along Kawaramachi, Kyoto's main street, this Brooklyn-style New York accommodation features impressive brick interiors, wooden furniture and lighting, and other interior details that stand out.

The theater room is equipped with a 100-inch screen and projector. HDMI cables and Fire TV Sticks are also provided, allowing you to enjoy movies in a stylish space that resembles an apartment where characters from Hollywood movies and overseas TV dramas live.

All rooms have kitchens and there is a shared laundry facility for guests, making it perfect for long stays.

RESI STAY BRiX

Kyushu area

[Hakata, Fukuoka Prefecture] "THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata" is Fukuoka's first lifestyle hotel offering an immersive video experience

Located just a one-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata subway station, this is Fukuoka's first lifestyle hotel. Not only is it a place to stay, but it also serves as a place to work, live and disseminate culture, redefining the hotel as "a place where people, information and opportunities from all over the world come together" to provide a new hotel experience.

Of the 224 guest rooms, 15 are theater doubles, equipped with an 80-inch screen, a 2000-lumen projector, Google Chromecast, HDMI cables and various conversion cables. In a relaxing space with effectively placed indirect lighting, you can put on headphones and enjoy vivid, immersive images.

Another attraction is the art that is inspired by Hakata that is scattered throughout the hotel. The digital signage in the lobby bar also features video installations, so why not enjoy a variety of video experiences in addition to movies?

THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata

Enjoy comedy or action on your trip with family or friends, rewatch your favorite human drama by yourself, or watch videos of your favorite musicians or idols with friends. Even if you have seen a movie before, you will be able to get new stimulation and discoveries by watching it in the extraordinary time of traveling and in a unique accommodation.

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