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Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minato Mirai Premier opened in 2023, and every room sits on floor 21 or higher. Multiple independent hotel-comparison sites put it roughly 130 meters — about a 2-minute walk — from PIA Arena MM, making it the closest hotel in our comparison, and its cleanliness score of 4.80 is the highest of any category on this hotel’s scorecard.

This review pulls together the English-language quick facts, guest review trends, and drawbacks we researched for our 5-hotel comparison guide for PIA Arena MM, and goes deeper on what to expect if you book this specific hotel.

Key hotel facts

Photo credit: Rakuten Travel

• Location: Multiple independent sources put this hotel roughly 130m (about a 2-minute walk) from PIA Arena MM; all guest rooms are on the 21st floor or above
• Room size: 25.4–26.4 m² (273–284 sq ft) for most categories; a king bed is available in select rooms
• Bath: No shared public bath — a swimwear-required sky pool instead, plus in-room bathing
• Tattoo policy: The hotel provides free tattoo cover seals (8cm×10.5cm, 2 pieces) at the front desk for the sky pool — a more accommodating policy than most hotels in our comparison
• Gym: Free, 6:00am–10:00pm, bring your own workout clothes
• Breakfast: Japanese & Western buffet on the 20F, ¥3,520

Location and walking difficulty

One Rakuten reviewer described the hotel as “right in front of the venue,” and a personal travel blog described leaving the room 10 minutes before showtime and still making it in comfortably — though that specific account is a single source, so treat it as a best-case estimate rather than a guarantee. The nearest stations are Minato Mirai (about 5 minutes) and Sakuragicho (about 10 minutes), but it’s the roughly 130m distance to the arena itself that matters most here.

Room size, bed options, and luggage space

Rooms run 25.4–26.4 m² (273–284 sq ft) for most categories, with a king bed available in select rooms — ask specifically for a king-bed category when booking. The room score of 4.73 is among the highest in our whole comparison across both venues we’ve covered.

Bathroom and room facilities, and tattoo/pool policy

There’s no shared public bath or onsen — bathing is in the room only, and a couple of reviewers noted the bathroom has no mirror and no separate changing area. The tub itself is described as deep and spacious with a proper washing area, so pack a small travel mirror if you’re particular about it. The hotel does have a swimwear-required rooftop sky pool (guests must be 140cm+ tall; under-16s need a guardian and can only use it before 6pm). Unlike most hotels in our comparison, this hotel provides free tattoo cover seals at the front desk for tattoos small enough to hide, so the sky pool isn’t automatically off-limits — worth asking about on arrival if that’s part of your trip plan. A detailed Ikyu review described service as inconsistent on one occasion (staff chatting during cleaning, pointed checkout questions); the room, view, and cleanliness scores here remain very high on their own, so if a service interaction feels off, it’s worth mentioning to the front desk directly.

English support

We did not find detailed confirmation of English-language front-desk fluency for this property. As a 2023-opened hotel aimed partly at inbound tourism in Minato Mirai, expect at least basic English support, though it’s worth confirming directly if you need more than routine check-in assistance.

Breakfast and dietary options

Breakfast is served in the 20F restaurant, a Japanese & Western buffet at ¥3,520, rated 4.66/5. Guests specifically praised the fresh, crisp morning vegetables. One guest reported the restaurant’s QR-code seating/wait system didn’t function correctly on their visit, showing “not currently waiting” when the room was actually full — if you’re on a tight schedule before the show, it may be worth checking with staff directly rather than relying on the QR display. No vegetarian, vegan, or allergy-specific menu was confirmed.

Airport access

We did not find a confirmed dedicated airport shuttle for this property. Haneda Airport is reachable via limousine bus or train to Yokohama Station, followed by a connection to Minato Mirai or Sakuragicho Station.

Luggage storage and delivery

Luggage storage and delivery details were not confirmed on the official site for this property. As a newer high-rise hotel, it’s reasonable to expect standard front-desk bag holding, but we’d recommend confirming directly if you need it guaranteed on an event day.

Common complaints from previous guests

The quotes below are a summary of review trends and may not reflect the current situation.

What the booking sites do not clearly explain

• The sky pool is swimwear-required and has height/age restrictions (140cm+, under-16s need a guardian and can only use it before 6pm) — it’s not a general-access amenity.
• There’s no bathroom mirror or separate changing area in the standard room bathroom layout.
• The free tattoo cover seals are a real, confirmed policy here — unusually accommodating compared to most hotels in our comparison, but worth asking for at check-in rather than assuming.

Who should avoid this hotel

• Travelers who specifically want a shared public bath or onsen.
• Guests who want to drive and return to the hotel very late at night (parking closes 23:00–7:00, per the hotel’s official policy).
• Anyone who wants a long, leisurely pool session — the sky pool booking is reported as roughly 1 hour per reservation.

Better alternatives nearby

If Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minato Mirai Premier isn’t quite the right fit, four other hotels in our comparison guide cover different priorities:

• Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu — directly connected to Minato Mirai Station, better if you want to stay dry in the rain.
• Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel by IHG — a more traditional upscale stay with strong hospitality, still walkable to the arena.
• New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium — attached to a shopping mall, better if you want to combine the show with shopping.
• Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel — the best value at a station-front location among the five.

See the full side-by-side comparison, including price, access, and drawbacks for all five, in our PIA Arena MM hotel guide.

Where to book

Frequently asked questions

How close is this hotel to PIA Arena MM?

Multiple independent sources put it roughly 130 meters away, about a 2-minute walk — the closest hotel in our comparison. A Rakuten reviewer described it as “right in front of the venue.”

Can I use the pool if I have a tattoo?

The hotel provides free tattoo cover seals (8cm×10.5cm, 2 pieces) at the front desk for tattoos small enough to cover — a more accommodating policy than most hotels in our comparison. Ask at check-in.

Does this hotel have a public bath or onsen?

No. Bathing is private, in-room only. The hotel has a swimwear-required rooftop sky pool instead, which is a separate, reservation-based amenity.

Is a king-size bed available?

Yes, in select room categories. Standard rooms run 25.4–26.4 m² (273–284 sq ft); ask specifically for a king-bed category when booking.

Are the prices and details in this review still accurate?

Rates, plan details, and check-in policies can change depending on the event and season. Please confirm the latest information with the hotel or your booking site before you reserve.