Visitors to Japan’s new hotel this year are in for a surprise when a bow tie-wearing dinosaur greets them at the reception.

Located in Nagasaki, Henn-na Hotel, or ‘Strange Hotel is the world’s first robot-staffed hotel, with lifelike humanoid receptionists and quirky robot concierges who speak in Japanese and English, said a report in CNN.

The new property is part of the Dutch theme park Huis Ten Bosch in Sasebo. Touted to be the most futuristic hotel in the industry, guests at Henn-na hotel will be assisted by robots to check in, check out, clean the rooms and have their luggage conveyed.

Featuring 72 rooms, the hotel is currently in its first phase with a second stage due to be completed in 2016, adding an additional 72 rooms, the report said.

Furthermore, the property aims to be the most advanced low-cost hotel, with motion-sensored lights and energy-efficient radiant panel air conditioning system to cool the room. Amenities are also kept to a minimum and guests can request items through a tablet when needed.

"In the future, we're hoping to build 1,000 similar hotels around the world," said Huis Ten Bosch President Hideo Sawada, according to Japan's Nikkei News.

Future plans also include the addition of Chinese and Korean languages to the robots’ repertoire, it said.

Room rates at the Strange Hotel start at 9,000 JPY ($73) for a single room.