Title: HOTEL Let's Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # HOTEL Let's Travelers find themselves just steps from Saitama Super Arena with easy access to explore the vibrant surrounding area and local attractions ## Photo gallery for HOTEL Let's ![Business Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi - HOTEL Let's (Saitama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103521500/103521491/a5d91341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bathroom - HOTEL Let's (Saitama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103521500/103521491/7570082d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - HOTEL Let's (Saitama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103521500/103521491/0569ec01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi - HOTEL Let's (Saitama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103521500/103521491/222a4b01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bathroom - HOTEL Let's (Saitama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103530000/103521500/103521491/ca327dd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies HOTEL Let's provides a practical home base in Omiya with the convenience of free WiFi in every room. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available, while the location puts guests within quick reach of Saitama Super Arena for concerts and events. ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 8 - Jan 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=103521491&PinnedHotelID=103521491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=103521491&PinnedHotelID=103521491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 9 - Jan 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=103521491&PinnedHotelID=103521491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=103521491&PinnedHotelID=103521491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=103521491&PinnedHotelID=103521491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=103521491&PinnedHotelID=103521491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 16 - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSaitama-Hotels-HOTEL-Lets.h103521491.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSaitama-Hotels-HOTEL-Lets.h103521491.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.90420%2C139.62625&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9AE-B4KqC2ityL3KdWOhE_ffvWk=) 1-chome-114-2 Nakacho Omiya Ward, Saitama, Saitama, 330-0845 #### What's nearby - Saitama Super Arena \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Omiya Park \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Nack5 Stadium Omiya \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Hikawa Shrine \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Railway Museum \- 4 min drive \- 1.3 miles #### Getting around - Omiya Station - 4 min walk - Tokyo (HND-Haneda) - 83 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪中華料理 栄華楼 - ‬1 min walk - ‪酒蔵 力 - ‬1 min walk - ‪日本酒原価酒蔵 - ‬1 min walk - ‪CoCo壱番屋 - ‬1 min walk - ‪牛タン焼専門店 司 - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### HOTEL Let's Hotel near Saitama Super Arena HOTEL Let's provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - A 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at HOTEL Let's include amenities, such as free WiFi. ## Similar properties ![Double Room with Private Open-air Bath, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99460000/99455800/99455777/0a22cf7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### tsukinoyado-kaguya Kawagoe - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping 8.0 Very good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=99455777&PinnedHotelID=99455777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103402800/103402751/55da1de2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HOTEL C-PLUS - Adults Only Gyoda - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 8.8 Excellent 43 reviews £27 13 Jan - 14 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=103402751&PinnedHotelID=103402751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59070000/59063700/59063661/f3bed1b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Trend Omiya Omiya - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room - Housekeeping 8.0 Very good 248 reviews £42 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=59063661&PinnedHotelID=59063661&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103650000/103645500/103645490/b3100d86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### world asahi hotel Kawaguchi - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 9.2 Wonderful 43 reviews £59 8 Feb - 9 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=103645490&PinnedHotelID=103645490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48547500/48547463/e822a49a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HOTEL WILL Urawa Midori Ward - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 8.2 Very good 241 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=48547463&PinnedHotelID=48547463&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53170000/53160700/53160667/57681a74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### REF Omiya by VESSEL HOTELS Omiya - Spa - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available 9.4 Exceptional 360 reviews £69 12 Jan - 13 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=53160667&PinnedHotelID=53160667&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mark Twin Room, Non Smoking (High floor, Minibar, Free flow, Check out time: 12:00) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106020000/106016300/106016297/c113e288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### THE MARK GRAND HOTEL Chuo Ward - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=106016297&PinnedHotelID=106016297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Accessibility - No lift ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Private bathroom ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property only accepts cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ### Property is also known as HOTEL Let's Hotel HOTEL Let's Saitama HOTEL Let's Hotel Saitama ## Frequently asked questions ### Is HOTEL Let's pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at HOTEL Let's? ### What time is check-in at HOTEL Let's? ### What time is check-out at HOTEL Let's? ### Where is HOTEL Let's located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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