On my recent trip to Yokohama, we stayed at the New Grand Hotel, opposite Yamashita Koen. We picked the spot to stay for 2 nights before moving over to the Minato Mirai area hotel, because it was near the park, right on the old Port of Yokohama and contained a lot of history.
Of the many famous people to stay at the hotel, General Douglas MacArthur and the Emperor of Japan are amongst the most well known, although they did not stay there at the same time. Charlie Chaplain and Babe Ruth were also reported to have stayed in the hotel.
You can see more of the history of this great landmark in Yokohama at their official website.
Overall the stay was quite nice. The service was good, although the hotel was a bit smoky. Its location is right next door to ChinaTown.
Old and new – great contrast – well done
They have just reopened the Port Tower after refurbishments. Didnt get chance to go up this time. Next time ^^.
nice artwork with clock as well
I heard that a lots of foreigners like to stay there. Is it true?
I didnt see lots when I was there, but I heard it is really popular for weddings.
RT @tweetmeme Hotel New Grand, Yokohama, Japan Travel | Shibuya246 http://bit.ly/6iddVO A grand hotel steeped in history. If only the photos could talk, what stories they could tell. 🙂 Looks like you and your family had a really great time while you were together. They’ll probably have some great things to tell their friends when they got back home. I posted a link on where to get the typeitin program, also uploaded a pic for the Texas burger being sold in Japan, hope you get a chance to see it.
Thanks. Saw the picture. looks good. I am still checking on the typeitin program. Will try to get fixed.
Saw Babe Ruth on the Celebrity page photo – snowing today in the kingdom . . .
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nice picture. Really like that snow. I have to think about heading to snow country for some pictures myself. Kyoto in the snow would be grand. 🙂
Checked the prices. I thought they’d be a bomb coming with a nuclear bunker on a side.
But it’s just about as any good hotel. Plus view 🙂 and some history.
Great place!
yes, not to bad on prices. We paid about $240 per night per room.
If you ever go to Taiwan stay at the Grand Hi Lai Hotel. They have a Hello Kitty room there. 😀
what happened to EVA from Taiwan? thought they used to have hello kitty logos