The 4 Best Luxury Hotels in Yokohama
A hotel on the pier by the cruise terminal, a grand hotel from 1927 on Yamashita Park or a bathhouse with a pool in Minato Mirai? Among the luxury hotels in Yokohama, our travel advisors personally find the one that suits your trip. Book through suitespot and breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service come with it – worth over €500 together.
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The best-known hotels in Yokohama
Where would you like to wake up: on the pier, on the Minato Mirai waterfront or by Yamashita Park? Here are the best hotels in Yokohama at a glance, with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip: if you want cruise ships outside your window, stay at the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8; if you’d like to stroll through Chinatown in the evening, choose the Hotel New Grand Yokohama.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 | Shinko | ★ 4.4/5 | 145 € |
| Hotel New Grand Yokohama | Naka-ku | ★ 4.2/5 | 145 € |
| The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama | Minato Mirai | ★ 4.4/5 | 266 € |
| The Westin Yokohama | Minato Mirai 21 | ★ 4.0/5 | 174 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Yokohama
InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 · ShinkoThe luxury hotels in Yokohama are few, but each one tells a different story. For couples who want to be right on the harbor, we recommend the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8: it stands on a pier, the rooms are styled like a sea voyage, and from the rooftop terrace you look out at cruise ships and the Bay Bridge. If swimming and unwinding come first, book The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama on the Minato Mirai waterfront, with a heated indoor pool and a large bathhouse.Two more addresses rank among the best hotels in Yokohama. History lovers stay at the Hotel New Grand Yokohama, open since 1927 on Yamashita Park, right next to Chinatown. And if a gym and a club lounge matter to you, choose The Westin Yokohama, whose 23rd-floor lobby looks out to Mount Fuji on clear days.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Opened on the water since 2019: what the luxury hotels in Yokohama offer you today
Three of the four hotels in this selection opened only in recent years, and you notice it the moment you arrive. At The Westin Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture’s first Westin since June 2022, the elevator takes you up to a 23rd-floor lobby with a fireplace and views across the city to the Kanagawa mountains. On the same floor, Iron Bay cooks meat, seafood and farm-direct produce from Kanagawa and the surrounding area over an open fire. Since the 2025 renovation, the third floor has been home to PACIFIC TABLE, an international buffet restaurant with 142 seats.
The Westin Yokohama · Minato Mirai 21The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama opened in 2020 as the brand’s first hotel outside Hawaii, and a little Honolulu came along: the Treatment Salon offers signature treatments such as YOKOHAMA LomiLomi and the Aloha Facial, while RISTORANTE OZIO and THE KAHALA Lounge sit at the very top, on the 14th floor. The interiors follow a concept called “Crystal Modern.”
Right at the cruise terminal, the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 has welcomed guests since October 2019, inside the Yokohama Hammerhead complex on Shinko Pier. Every room measures at least 46 m² and is styled like a sea voyage; the suites, up to 133 m², come with a fireplace. Book a club category and the Club InterContinental Lounge is yours from breakfast through afternoon tea to the nightcap.
These luxury hotels in Yokohama have a pool – plus a bathhouse, saunas and a spa
Bathing the Japanese way: At The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama, a heated 20 x 5 m indoor pool is part of The Spa, alongside large communal baths for men and women, a cold plunge and relaxation rooms; men have a dry sauna, women a steam sauna. The pool and baths are reserved for hotel guests and carry a fee. The Treatment Salon adds the Hawaiian treatments.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama · Minato MiraiA whole floor for your well-being: The Westin Yokohama devotes its fifth floor to a wellness area of more than 1,000 m², for hotel guests only. Here you’ll find the heated 20-meter indoor pool with sauna, the Heavenly Spa by Westin with four treatment rooms, the brand’s first in Japan, and a gym that never closes. If you’d rather run outdoors, follow the RunWESTIN routes of 4 or 6 kilometers along the Minato Mirai waterfront.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Massage at the grand hotel: The Hotel New Grand Yokohama has no pool, but it does have an anti-aging beauty salon and the Oasis massage salon. At the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, the spa is currently suspended (as of September 2026); the gym remains open.
Our tip: the bathhouse
Never been to a Japanese communal bath? At The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama you can try one in a calm setting: separate areas for men and women, sauna, cold plunge and then the relaxation room. Our travel advisors will gladly explain beforehand how bathing works there and book a treatment at the Treatment Salon on request.
Dining in Yokohama’s luxury hotels: a sushi counter on the pier, yoshoku since 1927 and bars above the harbor
On the pier: At the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, only nine guests fit at the Katabami counter, where Edomae sushi made with seasonal ingredients is served in the evening, paired with sake from Kanagawa. Larboard on the second floor combines Kanagawa produce with sauces, spices and techniques from around the world on a French and Italian base, with a seaside terrace; it doubles as the hotel bar.
Hotel New Grand Yokohama · Naka-kuYoshoku by Yamashita Park: At the Hotel New Grand Yokohama, first head chef Sally Weil created dishes now known all over Japan: seafood doria, spaghetti Napolitan and pudding à la mode. They’re still on the menu at The Cafe in the Main Building. For a festive evening there’s the restaurant Le Normandie in the tower, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon after the ocean liner SS Normandie, at deck height with harbor views; jackets are preferred.
The same hotel serves Kyoto cuisine, kaiseki courses and sushi, at Yugyoan Tankuma, a branch of Kyoto’s Tankuma Kitamise. Afterwards, settle in at Sea Guardian II, a British-style bar.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
High above the city: On the 14th floor of The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama, RISTORANTE OZIO serves Italian cuisine, and THE KAHALA Lounge offers afternoon tea with pastries by pastry chef Kazuya Takada. At The Westin Yokohama, evenings lead up to the 23rd floor: at Code Bar, the cocktails are named after Japanese postal codes, starting with the hotel’s own, 220-0012.
Doria as in 1927
Plan a lunch at The Cafe at the Hotel New Grand Yokohama: seafood doria and spaghetti Napolitan come from the very kitchen where they were invented, with pudding à la mode for dessert. If you prefer tea, take a seat in the lobby lounge La Terrasse, certified by the Japan Tea Association for its flavorful tea.
Luxury hotels in Yokohama with history – and awarded Michelin Keys
The Hotel New Grand Yokohama is nearly a hundred years old. It was built during the city’s reconstruction after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake as the successor to the destroyed Grand Hotel and opened in 1927; Jin Watanabe designed the Main Building. In 1945, General MacArthur stayed in Room 315, which you can book today as MacArthur’s Suite. An 18-story tower followed in 1991, and in 2004 the hotel was completely renewed.
The younger hotels tell harbor stories, too. The rooftop bar at the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 is called Rooftop 1859, after the year Yokohama opened its port, and the hotel’s name refers to berth No. 8 on Shinko Pier. The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama recalls King David Kalakaua of Hawaii, who visited Yokohama in 1881. The facade of The Westin Yokohama evokes a sailing ship in the wind, and its grill restaurant Iron Bay is named after the port’s steel trade.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Awarded: The InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 and The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama each hold one Michelin Key; the Keys honor the hotel as a whole, not a restaurant. The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is also listed as “Recommended” in the Forbes Travel Guide. The Hotel New Grand Yokohama has been a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts since 2011.
Where to stay in Yokohama: Minato Mirai, Shinko Pier or Yamashita Park – the right location for your 5-star hotel
Yokohama stretches along its shoreline, and where your hotel stands decides what you can reach on foot. Whether you want a 5-star hotel in Yokohama among the towers, on the pier or in the old center, distances are short: a waterfront promenade links Minato Mirai, Shinko Pier and Yamashita Park.
Minato Mirai 21: This is where you’ll find the Landmark Tower and the Pacifico Yokohama convention center. For a luxury hotel near Pacifico Yokohama, The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama sits right on the waterfront next to Pacifico Yokohama North, about eight minutes on foot from Minatomirai and Shin-Takashima stations. The Westin Yokohama is a six-minute walk from Minatomirai Station; Haneda is about 25 minutes by car, Tokyo 36 minutes by train. Our recommendation for convention guests and anyone who likes to start the day with a swim.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Shinko Pier: The InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 stands on the Shinko harbor island, itself part of Minato Mirai 21, surrounded by the sea on three sides, in the same complex as the Yokohama Hammerhead cruise terminal. The Red Brick Warehouses are on the same island; Bashamichi and Minatomirai stations are a 10- and 12-minute walk away. Our tip for couples and anyone arriving or leaving by ship.
Yamashita Park and Chinatown: The Hotel New Grand Yokohama faces Yamashita Park, a minute’s walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station and right next to Chinatown. From Haneda Airport, the Keikyu bus stops at Yamashita Park in front of the hotel; from Narita, a limousine bus runs three times a day to the Main Building entrance. Our recommendation if you’d like to stroll through Chinatown in the evening.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
Yokohama makes a good base for excursions: the Great Buddha of Kamakura is an easy round trip in a day. Many guests also pair a few nights on the harbor with a stay in Tokyo; our travel advisors will gladly plan the order and the right hotels with you.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Yokohama costs – and what’s included
Rates start at 144 € at the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 and 145 € at the Hotel New Grand Yokohama and go up to 265 € at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama; The Westin Yokohama sits in between at 173 €. The table lists all four by location. You’ll find today’s rates and availability for your dates in the hotel list below.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minato Mirai 21 | |||
| The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama | 265 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
| The Westin Yokohama | 173 € | 1st night | ★ 4.0/5 |
| Shinko Pier | |||
| InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 | 144 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
| Yamashita Park and Chinatown | |||
| Hotel New Grand Yokohama | 145 € | 1st night | ★ 4.2/5 |
Included everywhere: daily breakfast for two, plus early check-in and late check-out subject to availability, from the first night and with no minimum stay. An upgrade on arrival (subject to availability) is offered at the InterContinental, the Hotel New Grand and the Westin.
Hotel credit is worth comparing: 100 US dollars at the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 and at The Westin Yokohama, 25 US dollars at the Hotel New Grand Yokohama. The Westin Yokohama also adds a welcome gift.
Points and status count at all four luxury hotels in Yokohama, each in a different program: IHG One Rewards at the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, I Prefer at the Hotel New Grand Yokohama and Marriott Bonvoy at The Westin Yokohama. At The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama, the Leaders Club applies; you earn points there when you give your Leaders Club number at booking.
When it’s most beautiful: A 5-star hotel in Yokohama is worth it in every season. The cherry trees bloom in late March and early April, summer moves life outdoors onto the terraces and the promenade, the leaves turn in November, and on clear winter days Mount Fuji appears beyond the bay. Book early for cherry blossom season and Golden Week in early May.
How long to stay: For a 5-star hotel in Yokohama, we recommend two to three nights – one day for the harbor, Minato Mirai and Chinatown, one for Kamakura and, if you like, one for Tokyo.
The hotels in Yokohama at a glance
What sets the hotels in Yokohama apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa | Club lounge | Michelin Keys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 | 2019 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | ||
| Hotel New Grand Yokohama | 1927 | 2004 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama | 2020 | ✓ | ✓ | 1 Key | ||
| The Westin Yokohama | 2022 | 2025 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Yokohama
In Yokohama, the hotels belong to very different programs: IHG One Rewards at the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, I Prefer at the Hotel New Grand Yokohama, Marriott Bonvoy at The Westin Yokohama and the Leaders Club at the Kahala on the Minato Mirai waterfront. Because suitespot books at direct rates, you earn points just as you would booking direct, and your status benefits apply.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Yokohama |
|---|---|---|
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | Hotel New Grand Yokohama |
| IHG One Rewards | 1 hotel | InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 |
| Leaders Club | 1 hotel | The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1 hotel | The Westin Yokohama |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Yokohama
What does a night at a luxury hotel in Yokohama cost?
Rates start at 144 € at the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 and 145 € at the Hotel New Grand Yokohama; The Westin Yokohama starts at 173 € and The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama at 265 €. Breakfast for two comes with every stay at all four, and the suitespot benefits start with the first night.
Which is the best luxury hotel in Yokohama?
If you’re looking for a 5-star hotel in Yokohama, choose by occasion. To be right on the harbor with a rooftop terrace above the ships, we recommend the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8; for a pool and a Japanese bathhouse, The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama; and for history and yoshoku classics, the Hotel New Grand Yokohama. Our travel advisors will gladly work out with you personally which hotel suits your dates.
Which luxury hotel in Yokohama is near the cruise port?
The InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8: it sits in the Yokohama Hammerhead complex on Shinko Pier, together with the cruise terminal. From the Rooftop 1859 bar, hotel guests look out at the ships and the Bay Bridge.
Which luxury hotel in Yokohama is near Chinatown?
The Hotel New Grand Yokohama: it faces Yamashita Park, right next to Chinatown and a minute’s walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station.
Which luxury hotels in Yokohama have a pool?
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama and The Westin Yokohama, both with a heated 20-meter indoor pool for hotel guests only. At the Kahala, the pool is part of the bathhouse and included in its fee; at the Westin, it sits with a sauna on the fifth-floor wellness level.
What’s new at the luxury hotels in Yokohama?
The Westin Yokohama opened in June 2022 and, since its 2025 renovation, has the PACIFIC TABLE buffet restaurant on the third floor. The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama has welcomed guests since 2020, the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 since October 2019; its spa is currently suspended (as of September 2026).
Which hotels in Yokohama have a Michelin Key?
The InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 and The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama each hold one Michelin Key. The Keys recognize hotels, not restaurants. The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is also listed as “Recommended” in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Can I earn points at the luxury hotels in Yokohama?
Yes, at all four: IHG One Rewards at the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, I Prefer at the Hotel New Grand Yokohama, Marriott Bonvoy at The Westin Yokohama and the Leaders Club at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama, there with your Leaders Club number at booking. Because suitespot books at direct rates, points count as usual.
Where should I stay in Yokohama?
In Minato Mirai 21 for the skyline, the convention center and a pool (recommendation: The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama or The Westin Yokohama), on Shinko Pier for views of ships and the Bay Bridge (recommendation: InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8) and by Yamashita Park for Chinatown and the old center (recommendation: Hotel New Grand Yokohama).
Which luxury hotels in Yokohama have standout suites?
At the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, the suites measure up to 133 m² and have a fireplace. At the Hotel New Grand Yokohama, you can book MacArthur’s Suite, the general’s former Room 315. The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama has nine suites.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Yokohama?
At the top end is The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama on the Minato Mirai waterfront, with rates from 265 € per night. It’s followed by The Westin Yokohama at 173 € and the Hotel New Grand Yokohama at 145 €.
How do I get from the airport to the hotels?
From Haneda it’s about 25 minutes by car to The Westin Yokohama and about 30 minutes to The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama; from Narita to the Kahala, allow about 100 minutes. For the Hotel New Grand Yokohama, the Keikyu bus runs from Haneda to Yamashita Park, and a limousine bus comes from Narita three times a day.
