Hotels with record players in Ikebukuro: REFRAIN and SHUFFLE Room 505
Key takeaway
Enjoy the provided record in every third- and fourth-floor room at REFRAIN, or ask about SHUFFLE Room 505. See actual equipment and room photos.
Actual equipment at REFRAIN. The provided record may vary.
Room example. Layouts and equipment vary; confirm your room before booking.
Actual equipment at REFRAIN. The provided record may vary.
Every room on floors 3 and 4
Play the one record provided
This shows REFRAIN's equipped floors. Ask about availability. This is not a library of records to choose from.
Where to find a record player
Ask for the relevant floor or room, subject to availability.
| Comparison | HOTEL REFRAIN | HOTEL SHUFFLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Every room on the third and fourth floors. | Room 505. |
| Request | A third- or fourth-floor room with a player. | Room 505. |
REFRAIN provides one record to play. Photos show REFRAIN; the particular record and room availability may vary.
Make time for music after your Ikebukuro date
After a meal or shopping, spend time listening together. REFRAIN has record players in every third- and fourth-floor room. You can play the single record provided in the room; this is not a selectable record library.
Choose a third- or fourth-floor room at REFRAIN
Ask for one of these rooms if music is important to your stay. Colours, lighting and furnishings differ. Room 403, pictured in the original guide, is one example. Check room photos and availability with reception.
SHUFFLE has a record player in Room 505
At sister hotel SHUFFLE, the relevant room is 505, shown as “Deep Hideaway” with a deep-brown interior. Compare its room photos with REFRAIN, and contact the hotel you intend to use for rates and availability.
Enjoy the provided record during a rest or overnight stay
Listen after a bath or before bed, at a considerate volume. If unfamiliar with the player, ask reception before touching the stylus or forcing controls. Ask in advance about bringing your own record. The specific record shown in photos is not guaranteed.
Confirm the room, not just the reservation
State the date, arrival time and whether you want a rest or overnight stay, then request a room with a player. REFRAIN: 03-5950-2717. Booking alone does not guarantee a particular floor or room. The hotel is approximately one minute from Exit C1; allow additional time from the train platform.
Questions about this guide
Which REFRAIN rooms have a record player?
Every room on the third and fourth floors has one. Ask about availability on those floors if you would like a player. It is not provided in every room throughout the hotel.
Can I choose from a collection of records?
You may play the one record provided in the room. There is no selection from a record library, and the album shown in a photo may differ from the one available during your stay.
Can I get the room shown in the article today?
Photos show room examples, not live availability. Tell the hotel your preferred room or equipment and arrival time, then confirm availability and the rate.
Are the bathrooms the same in every room?
Bathroom size, layout and equipment vary by room. Check photos of your preferred room and tell the hotel its number and any facilities you need.