VANILLA RESORT KAWAGOE - Adults Only

The bathroom needed a better clean, and the bathtub felt rough. I also noticed what looked like mud on the amenities, which made me unsure about how clean everything was. Still, the stay had a lot going for it: I could stay until 2pm, there was a water server and drink bar, plenty of rental items, and member perks. The service was so good that I’d like to keep coming back. I hope they’ll fix the cleanliness issues.

The rooms have a laid-back Asian feel, and the food is a big reason to stay here. This is one of the SARA Group hotels, and the restaurant menu is especially good, so I’d skip buying food at a convenience store beforehand. I’ve found that places with “resort” in the name are usually a safe bet, and this group fits that idea. The main downside is the curtains: sunlight slips through the gaps, so the room doesn’t get fully dark. If that’s not a problem for you, you’ll likely be very satisfied.

The rooms have an ethnic style, and there are all kinds of amenities at the entrance. Weekends get pretty crowded.

I called to book a 24-hour break using a coupon from a website called Gluo. When I arrived, a staff member told me that only one man could enter the room. It sounds like the coupon is intended specifically for adult entertainment and delivery health services.