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30 Nov 2022
By intelligentsweepingrobot

Thorough explanation of hotel search for Waseda University entrance exams!

When taking entrance exams for Waseda University, many people who live far from the university tend to stay the night before. Even if it is not far away, some people may want to stay nearby the day before because they are worried about train delays or cancellations on the day of their trip. The entrance exam is a big event that will affect your life, so it's only natural that you want to be prepared for it. However, as many students gather to take the exam at once, hotel reservations near the entrance exam venue fill up quickly. In such a case, we have summarized which site you should look for a hotel, and the points of choosing a hotel, so please make use of it.

[What you can learn from this article]・Points for finding hotels for Waseda University entrance exams・Recommended hotels for Waseda University entrance exams・How to find a long-stay hotel with good cost performance just before the entrance exams

In the article, we also introduce "Wasemeshi", which we would like you to eat when you take the Waseda University entrance exam. Make fun and get over the exam.

How to find a hotel for the Waseda University entrance exam

When should I start making hotel reservations for the entrance exam?

The university entrance exam is a major turning point that will greatly affect your future life. In order to pass, you want to be in perfect physical and mental condition on the day. For that reason, it is better to arrive at a hotel near the university at least the day before and rest your mind and body.

[Best time to book is September to December! ] However, everyone thinks so. When thousands of students congregate at the same university at once, hotel reservations around the university fill up quickly. Therefore, it is best to book a hotel as soon as the entrance examination guidelines are out and you know the date of the examination. For private universities, the entrance examination guidelines are announced from September to November, and Waseda University's entrance examination guidelines for the 2022 academic year were released in early November. It is a good idea to decide on the hotel you want to stay at by that time, and to make a reservation as soon as you know the date of the entrance exam.

[A second chance after the common test in January! ] However, it is difficult to decide which university to apply for. Depending on how your grades improve and the results of the standardized test in January, many of you may change your school of choice midway through. When that happens, don't forget to cancel your accommodation reservation and book a hotel near your desired school for the time being. On the other hand, if you are having trouble getting a hotel reservation, I hear that there are many cases where you can get a reservation after the common test is canceled, so I think it would be a good idea to check it out.

What points should I pay attention to when looking for a hotel?

[The number one is the location! ] The most important thing when looking for a hotel to use when taking university entrance exams is the location of the hotel. Choose a hotel that is as close as possible to the exam venue. If you are planning to stay for a while to take entrance exams for multiple universities, we recommend choosing a hotel with convenient access to each university. It's also important to review your lessons the day before and get a good night's sleep, so it's important to choose a quiet place. If you are a student staying alone without a parent accompanying you, it is best to avoid unsafe places such as downtown areas. If possible, it is best to have a convenience store in the hotel or nearby. If you can buy necessary things and meals immediately, you can feel at ease, so please add it as a condition for looking for a hotel.

[Room environment] Many students want to finish and review their studies the day before the exam. Therefore, it is better to choose a room where you can study comfortably. First of all, it is essential to have Wi-Fi and a desk. Also, the lighting in the hotel is dark and the room tends to be dry, so it would be nice if you could lend me a desk light and a humidifier. Check the "list of items for rent" and "guest room facilities" on the hotel's website, and ask in advance if possible.

[Ease of eating] We recommend lodging facilities where you can eat and buy food in the hotel or nearby. It's a waste of time and energy to walk around and eat during an important exam period, so it's better to have a quick meal nearby. Convenience stores near the exam venues are often crowded or in short supply because many students buy their lunch. I think it's safer to take the exam if you buy lunch near the hotel you're staying at before moving on. If there is something you want to eat, we recommend researching it in advance and making a reservation so that you can eat it without wasting time.

[Hotels with Plans to Support Examination Students] During the exam season, some hotels offer an accommodation plan called the "Support Plan for Examination Students." The advantageous services of the plan differ depending on the hotel, but it seems that there are the following.

　・Discounts on lodging fees for examinees and guardians accompanying them・Rooms with desks・Humidifiers and desk lights installed・Study rooms in the hotel available・Meal services (free breakfast, 2 meals included, lunch box on the day of the exam) )・Early check-in possible

There were many hotels that gave small gifts such as votive plaques from nearby shrines, late-night snacks, and Hokkairo. In addition to the things that I can receive, I am also happy with the feelings and concern that they support me. Even if you don't have the "Student Support Plan", if you tell the hotel that you're using it for exams when you make a reservation, they may choose a quiet room for you, so it's a good idea to let them know.

[Price] Since it is an accommodation for an important exam, some people may think that they do not want to spare money. However, taking the exam costs a lot of money, such as the cost of the exam, transportation expenses, and the entrance fee to the non-slip university. Therefore, I would like to reserve a cheap hotel while keeping the requirements low. As reservations fill up, there are fewer options, so I think it's better to make a reservation early in order to keep costs down.

Which hotel should I book?

Waseda University entrance exams are held at Waseda, Nishi-Waseda, or Toyama exam sites, depending on the department and subject you are taking. Please check the exam center of your department before booking the hotel.

【List of Waseda University Entrance Examination Venues by Faculties, Departments, and Examination Categories】

In addition, depending on the number of people taking the exam, the exam venue may change, so it is safe to choose a hotel that is close to any campus.

[Access to Waseda University entrance examination venues]

If trains are delayed or canceled on the day of the entrance exam, it will be difficult, so it is best to stay within walking or taxi distance to the exam venue. It is a good idea to look for hotels near Waseda Station, Takadanobaba Station, and Nishi-Waseda Station.

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If that is not possible, we recommend choosing a hotel located at a station on the R Yamanote Line, Seibu Shinjuku Line, Toden Arakawa Line, Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, or Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line where there are few or no transfers. increase. For example, Mejiro Station and Shin-Okubo Station on the JR Yamanote Line, and Kagurazaka Station and Iidabashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line.

How many nights should I pick up the hotel?

I think that the number of days you stay at the hotel is also a problem. It is important to check in at the hotel at the latest in the afternoon of the day before the exam and actually walk while confirming the route to the exam venue. This is because it would be very difficult to get lost on the day and be late. In that case, 2 days and 1 night including the test date would be OK. (*Please note that only the Department of Architecture has a two-day exam.)

However, the entrance exams at Waseda University end at 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in many departments, so it might be better to stay another night and get some rest before going home. Since it is difficult to go back and forth between hometown and the university many times, and transportation costs are high, many students finish visiting the dormitory or apartment where they will live after entering the university on the day after the entrance examination. In that case, you need to make hotel reservations for 2 nights and 3 days.

Also, if you are applying to another faculty at Waseda University or the schedule for the entrance examination of another university is close, it is better to stay overnight and take the examination. Depending on the number of days and schedule of the exam, it seems that some students stay for a long time of 1 to 2 weeks.

Recommended Hotel for Waseda University Entrance Exams

[Mejiro Station] bnb+Secret Base Mejiro

About a 2-minute walk from Mejiro Station, which is next to Takadanobaba Station Due to its location, the hotel has excellent access. Even if there is a problem on the day of the entrance examination, I think that it is safe to be able to go to the entrance examination venue on foot or by taxi. The washrooms, shower booths, and toilets are shared, but you can stay here for a very low price of 1,400 yen per night, so it's recommended for those who want to stay for a long time or want to keep costs down. Amenities are charged, so it's a good idea to bring your own.