Henn na Hotel Maihama Tokyo Bay is certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s first robot hotel. Dinosaur-shaped robots handle check-in, and a “Henn na” robot in each guest room responds to voice commands. All rooms feature a separate bath and toilet with a deep soaking tub — an unusually complete bathroom setup for a budget/mid-range hotel. This review covers strengths, weaknesses, and access from a local perspective. Prices and times are estimates based on 2025–2026 research.
Note: From July 2026, the TDR shuttle service from this hotel is being reduced — confirm current schedule before booking.
Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Maihama area, Urayasu, Chiba (confirm exact address on official website) |
| Phone | Confirm on official website |
| Area | Maihama area |
| Rooms | 100 |
| Check-in / Check-out | 15:00 / 10:00 |
| Official Website | global.hennnahotel.com (EN) |
Best For
- Guests who want to experience the novelty of the world’s first robot hotel — Dinosaur check-in, in-room robot assistant — a memorable story to bring home
- Guests who prioritize a high-quality bath experience — All 100 rooms have a separate bath and toilet with a deep soaking tub; uncommon at this price point
- Guests looking for a unique robot-hotel experience at a mid-range price — Approachable pricing relative to Official Hotels
May Not Suit
- Guests relying heavily on the hotel shuttle to TDR — Shuttle frequency is being reduced from July 2026; confirm the current schedule before booking
- Guests wanting a natural hot spring or large communal bath — No large communal bath; each room has an individual deep soaking tub instead
- Guests wanting a late check-out — 10:00 check-out is earlier than most area hotels
Access
To Tokyo Disneyland
Hotel-Maihama Station free shuttle, daily (reduced/rescheduled from July 1, 2026), then Disney Resort Line to Tokyo Disneyland Station.
To Tokyo DisneySea
Hotel-Maihama Station free shuttle, daily (reduced/rescheduled from July 1, 2026), then Disney Resort Line to Tokyo DisneySea Station.
To JR Station
Hotel shuttle to Maihama Station: approx. 7–10 min. Hotel is not within walkable distance of Maihama Station.
To the Airport
From Maihama Station bus stop, airport limousine to Haneda: approx. 40 min, ¥1,300. Narita: approx. 75 min, ¥2,900 (confirm details on site).
To Central Tokyo
From Maihama Station, about 15 minutes to Tokyo Station on the JR Keiyo Line.
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Facilities & Services
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ConvenienceLawson Maihama
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PharmacyDrug Seims Maihama
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SupermarketR Genki Across Plaza Urayasu Higashino
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Coin laundrywash+ Fujimi 3-chome (Coin Laundry)
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ATM (foreign card)Lawson Maihama
Guest Rooms (Guinness robot + deep soaking tub in all rooms) 100 rooms, each with a “Henn na” robot that responds to voice (light/air conditioning control, weather and local info). Separate bath and toilet with deep soaking tub in every room — comfortable bath time without waiting for a shared facility. Dinosaur robot at front desk handles self-check-in.
Breakfast Available (confirm details and hours on official website).
Coin Laundry Confirm availability on official website.
Convenience Store / Parking Confirm on official website.
Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
Local Notes
Henn na Hotel’s defining attraction is straightforward: robots and deep bathtubs. The Guinness record is real (first achieved when the original Huis Ten Bosch location opened in 2015; the Maihama location has maintained this positioning). Dinosaur robots handling check-in is a genuine experience — not just a gimmick on a website — and creates a memorable arrival moment that traditional hotels can’t replicate.
The deep soaking tub in every room is a genuine quality-of-life feature. At this price range (under ¥20,000 for most periods), having a deep soaking tub instead of a standard unit bathtub is unusual and appreciated after a full day at the parks.
The key thing to confirm before booking: from July 2026, the hotel is reducing shuttle service to TDR. This is a meaningful change for guests who rely on the hotel shuttle. Check the current schedule and plan around it.
Price Guide
Standard period: approx. ¥11,200–¥79,600 (dynamic pricing). Check the latest availability and rates on booking sites.
