Pokémon Sleep Poké Ball Hotel Opens in Hokkaido for 3rd Anniversary
The idea that a Poké Ball provides a comfortable environment for the Pokémon inside it has long intrigued trainers, who may have wondered just how those creatures feel within the sphere. That curiosity can now be explored in physical form. To mark the third anniversary of the Pokémon sleep game app Pokémon Sleep, a collaboration with “NOT A HOTEL” has produced the “Poké Ball-Themed Hotel,” which has appeared in Tomakomai, Hokkaido. A writer was given early access to tour the “stayable Poké Ball” ahead of its public reveal, with further details to be updated progressively.
The hotel makes use of three separate buildings: a bedroom housed inside a Poké Ball, a hut equipped with water facilities, and a villa for dining and resting. The Poké Ball-shaped hotel features a plush bed and a monitor where guests can enjoy the world of Pokémon Sleep, built with a focus on taking comfortable sleep. The bed is softer than imagined, soft enough that stepping onto it can throw a person off balance. Because the structure is circular, it reportedly offers a sensation of being enveloped.
The hut containing the shower room and toilet features interior coloring inspired by Snorlax, and amenities and pajamas are also provided there. In the villa, Pokémon are depicted sleeping, and tables and chairs are arranged so that meals can be eaten on site. Across the three buildings, the collaboration blends practical lodging facilities with the visual identity of Pokémon Sleep, extending the game’s sleep-themed atmosphere into a real overnight experience for visitors.
The details of the stay, including how to apply for a reservation, are set to be unlocked on September 15, 2026. Until then, the exact application process and remaining specifics stay under wraps. For fans of Pokémon Sleep and trainers who have wondered what it might feel like inside a Poké Ball, this collaboration offers a rare chance to experience that fantasy firsthand. It is a creative way to celebrate the app’s third anniversary, and one worth watching for anyone hoping to book a night inside the ball.
