“accidentally booked a love hotel instead of a regular one” is an amazing review genre on booking.com though
Japan's law doesn't define a love hotel by what it's for. It's about how the space is set up, such as a small lobby, a screened entrance, and a front desk designed to prevent face-to-face contact. Even one room with one qualifying fixture can be enough.
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Japan's Love Hotels Advertising as Ordinary Hotels is Biting Travelers (Not in the Good Way)
Sometimes, love hotels mask themselves as ordinary hotels. Learn the key differences and what to look for when booking your next trip.