September 18, 2007

Games People Play

Players Suites at Hotel Tomo

You’re done playing games. The thrill of the chase, to call or not to call, “it’s not you, it’s me.”

But you haven’t lost your competitive edge. Prove it with a throwdown in the Players Suites at the Hotel Tomo Best Western.

The renovated Japantown digs feel like a live-action anime strip. Monster movies play in the lobby, where there’s a Giant Robot vending machine (for emergency hoodie needs). Eye-popping murals by Japanese artist Heisuke Kitazawa repeat throughout the hotel.

But the action is in the game rooms. Gray bean bags and Skittles-colored sofas face a giant projection screen for hot and heavy Wii sessions. The suites also come with PlayStation 3 and a DVD player and go for $150 for two hours or $500 for the night.

Fuel your boy v. girl Boogie dance-offs (stag and hen parties, too) with sake and fresh sashimi from the market next door.

If you lose, don’t hate the player: Hate the game.

Hotel Tomo Best Western, 1800 Sutter Street, at Buchanan Street (415-921-4000).