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Overall: ★★★★☆ 4.39 / 5
Location: 4.63 | Room: 4.42 | Breakfast: 4.29 | Bath: 4.11
Best for: Travelers who want a genuinely simple, no-turns route from the station to PIA Arena MM, plus shopping and dining attached.
Not ideal for: Guests sensitive to bathroom odors, or anyone who wants a large shared public bath.
Typical price range: From about ¥5,500/night (varies by season and event demand).
New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium sits one minute from Sakuragicho Station, with the hotel’s own website quoting an 8-minute straight-line walk to PIA Arena MM. It’s directly attached to the Colette Mare shopping mall, useful for anything you need before or after the show.
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
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- Location: 1 minute from Sakuragicho Station’s north gate east exit; the hotel’s own site quotes about 8 minutes to PIA Arena MM via a route with no turns
- Room size: 22 m² (237 sq ft) across City View Standard Twin, Superior Double, and Deluxe Double
- Bed options: The Deluxe Double’s 1,800mm-wide bed is close to a US/UK king; Superior Double uses a narrower 1,600mm bed, twins use 1,000mm beds each
- Bathroom: Shower-and-toilet unit bath in every room type — no separate soaking tub confirmed
- English support: An English-language version of the official site is available
- Airport access: Haneda ~30 min by car; Narita ~80 min by car; YCAT airport-bus terminal also connects both airports
Location and walking difficulty
The hotel is genuinely one minute from Sakuragicho Station’s north gate east exit. Straight out of the station, straight to the venue, no turns — the hotel’s own site quotes about 8 minutes to PIA Arena MM via this route. One guest specifically mentioned finding the hotel easily right after getting off the train.
Room size, bed options, and luggage space
Rooms run 22 m² (237 sq ft) across the City View Standard Twin, Superior Double, and Deluxe Double categories — on the compact side. Bed width varies notably by category: the Deluxe Double’s 1,800mm-wide bed is close to a US/UK king, while the Superior Double uses a narrower 1,600mm bed and twin rooms use 1,000mm beds each. If bed size matters to your trip, specifically book the Deluxe Double category.
Bathroom and room facilities
Every room type has a shower-and-toilet unit bath, with no separate soaking tub confirmed, and there’s no large public bath or onsen on-site. A musty, damp-towel smell in the bathroom came up across three independent reviewers on two sites, sometimes traced to the shower curtain. Running the bathroom fan as soon as you check in is the practical fix; since there’s no large public bath here regardless, plan on the in-room shower/tub as your main bathing option.
English support
An English-language version of the official site is available, a modestly reassuring sign. Front-desk spoken-English fluency wasn’t independently confirmed.
Breakfast and dietary options
Breakfast is a buffet rated 4.29/5. Multiple reviewers reported a real wait to get into the breakfast room, including one guest who worried about making a scheduled departure time. If you need to be out early for the venue’s doors, aim for right at breakfast opening, or grab something quick from the attached Colette Mare mall instead. No vegetarian, vegan, or allergy-specific menu was confirmed.
Airport access
Haneda Airport is about 30 minutes by car; Narita Airport is about 80 minutes by car. Yokohama’s YCAT airport-bus terminal also connects both airports to the city.
Luggage storage and delivery
Luggage storage, gym, and coin laundry were not confirmed on the official site for this property. A specific “oshikatsu” (fan-activity) plan is available, including an in-room projector for watching concert footage — a nice touch for keeping the show’s mood going after you’re back at the hotel.
Common complaints from previous guests
The quotes below are a summary of review trends and may not reflect the current situation.
“Came to Yokohama for a PIA Arena MM show and some sightseeing in Kamakura — three nights here and it was comfortable the whole stay.” / “One minute from Sakuragicho Station, easy to find right after getting off the train. Our room faced the Ferris wheel and the night view was gorgeous.” / “Watched a concert DVD of my favorite artist right in the room — a nice way to keep the mood going.”
- Three independent reviewers across two sites described a musty smell in the bathroom, sometimes traced to the shower curtain.
- Run the bathroom fan as soon as you check in. There’s no large public bath here regardless, so plan on the in-room shower/tub as your main option.
- Multiple reviewers reported a real wait to get into the breakfast room, including one guest who worried about making a scheduled departure time.
- If you need to be out early for the venue’s doors, aim for right at breakfast opening or grab something quick from the attached mall instead.
What the booking sites do not clearly explain
- Bed width varies significantly by room category (1,000–1,800mm) — check the specific category, not just the room name.
- There’s no large public bath despite the mall-attached, upscale feel — bathing is shower-and-toilet unit bath only.
- The attached Colette Mare parking is a separate system from the hotel and has been described as confusing to navigate by car.
Who should avoid this hotel
- Guests especially sensitive to bathroom odors.
- Travelers who specifically want a large shared public bath or onsen.
- Anyone driving who wants a simple, hassle-free parking experience.
Better alternatives nearby
If New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium isn’t quite the right fit, four other hotels in our comparison guide cover different priorities:
- Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minato Mirai Premier — about 130m from the arena, better if the shortest possible walk matters most.
- 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.
- Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel — also right by Sakuragicho Station, at one of the lowest rates on the list.
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 do I get from this hotel to PIA Arena MM?
The hotel is 1 minute from Sakuragicho Station’s north gate east exit, and its own site quotes about an 8-minute walk to the arena via a route with no turns.
- Is there a king-size bed?
The Deluxe Double’s 1,800mm-wide bed is close to a US/UK king. The Superior Double (1,600mm) and twin rooms (1,000mm each) use narrower beds, so check the specific category before booking.
- Does the bathroom smell like an issue?
Three independent reviewers across two sites described a musty smell, sometimes traced to the shower curtain. Running the bathroom fan on arrival is a practical first step.
- Is breakfast crowded?
Multiple reviewers reported a real wait to get in. If your schedule is tight before the show, aim for right at opening or grab food from the attached Colette Mare mall instead.
- 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.