Bna Hotel Koenji

"My daughter and I stayed here for 5 nights. Loved the location, as Koenji is more local and quieter place than Shinjuku area, although only 2 train stops west of Shinjuku.\nLoved into the foreign. We were residing in a masterpiece. It was a joy to wake up and sleep with a great art piece.\nThe beds were comfortable, wonderful bathroom, and enough space for 2 people. Thanks Kenji! We will be back."

"Unbeatable trendy Koenji location right next to the station (6 mins to Shinjuku! Right next to Nakano!), fun interconnected artsy nightlife, a downstairs bar (it doesn't run all nights, but there are pop-up events if you're lucky!) and an artistic hotel room of inspiration. I stayed in the beautiful room 'Ten'. When I wasn't meeting Japanese and international artist visitors at the bar, I read and drew at the desk upstairs (they provided some pencils and notepaper which was fun) and as such felt more connected to the art beat of Japan. Even if you simply want to chill in your room, it's a relaxing atmosphere. Koenji also has a great music scene to check out in the night-time, so check out the art/music/record shop/fashion/mural spot recommendations mentioned by local bar goers or in the hotel manual.\n\nThe bar staff at bar FRONTDESK were kind, professional and welcoming. Here, you can meet many artists organically at pop-up bar events and never feel like you are intruding on a private party. Very inclusive, funky atmosphere, little treasures of wall-art to be found on the walls. I think some new artwork popped up in the hall during my stay too, which shows that the place is frequented and always artistically evolving. I love the zine-scene in Australia and this place mirrored that DIY feel. loved this hotel and it became a place I'd recommend to all my art/zine/sketch loving buddies who stay in Japan. Felt right at home. ☆"

"Cool room, the bar/venue wasn't active while I stayed (for about a week), so that was a bit disappointing as it was one of the selling points but no big deal.\nThe small elevator isn't usable for people as it's used for storage, but there is enough room where you can use it to bring bags up/down to your room.\nStairs are very steep. I slipped once, hitting the corner, and glad for catching the hand rails, or I would have hurt myself.\nHosts were quick to respond when the door was stuck and gave good recommendations for music venues and other locations to check out in the area as well."