Published date: May 4, 2025
Secret Tips｜Enjoy the Night View with a Perfect Stay at APA Hotel Yokohama
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Experience of the stay
This girl's trip was at the APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower, which I had been curious about since its construction.
It features a massive 35-story building with a staggering 2,311 rooms, making it one of the largest hotels in Japan!
The entrance is incredibly luxurious, and the height of the lobby’s ceiling and the chandelier is overwhelming.
I had booked a room without a view through Hafh.
I thought it was reasonable since it was cheaper, but...
【Here’s a Secret Tip!】
I found out at check-in that I could upgrade my room for the day!
For +1,000 yen you can get a view, for +3,000 yen you get a high floor, and for +4,000 yen you get a super high floor.
I decided to upgrade to a super high floor with a view of Minato Mirai!
On the 4th floor, there’s a pool that opens in the summer.
One of the main reasons I booked this hotel was the large public bath!
It has an outdoor bath and plenty of washing stations, so there's no stress at all.
Right before the bath, there's a Family Mart on the same floor.
In fact, two stores - East and West - are conveniently located there!
Not going out but buying delicious food from the convenience store and lounging while enjoying the night view is truly a luxurious experience.
You can go to the bath in your hotel robe and slippers, and many guests went shopping at the convenience store in their bath attire.
There’s also a gym, although I didn’t check it out!
I was given a corner room on the 34th floor close to the elevator!!
Right in front of me was the Landmark Tower!
The room is compact but has a touch of luxury.
The hotel robes are neatly stored in a drawer.
They also offer instant coffee in a drawer, which is a clever space-saving design.
There’s also room under the bed for suitcase storage.
They even provided a jewelry tray!
From the Landmark to the Ferris wheel, I had a stunning view!
In a room without a view, you might just see the wall of a neighboring building, making the upgrade worthwhile!
You can check the room information and the bath's congestion status on the TV screen.
As dusk arrived, I was captivated by the scenery during the magic hour.
Experiencing this view at business hotel prices is amazing at APA Hotel!
At night, I enjoyed the bath and the night view from the room.
I kept watching until the lights of the Ferris wheel went out.
Since breakfast was not included in the plan, I enjoyed coffee in my room and took my time in the bath in the morning. It was pure bliss!!
Before check-out, they displayed a time reminder on the TV.
You can also extend your stay from there!
This time at APA Hotel was a fantastic choice for a relaxing stay and a perfect change of pace, and I was extremely satisfied.
I highly recommend the day-of upgrade secret tip!!
I would love to stay at APA Hotel again as a base for exploring Yokohama!
Experiences during the trip
For dinner, I had plans with a friend, so I took a pleasant walk to the Red Brick Warehouse.
It took about 10 minutes on foot, and the night breeze felt refreshing.
Speaking of Bills, it's famous for the world's best breakfast.
It's extremely crowded during the day, but at night it’s surprisingly a hidden gem for a relaxing meal.
I've always visited the Red Brick Warehouse during the bustling weekend lunch hours, but it was really nice to enjoy a calmer atmosphere on a weekday night.
The next morning, after thoroughly enjoying my stay at APA Hotel, I walked to Kannai and had Pad Thai at a super charming restaurant within the Serte building.
With some time to spare, I searched for nearby places and found a hidden shrine tucked between buildings, so I went for a visit.
There was Zeniarai Benzaiten!
I washed my money there, wishing for good fortune.
Visiting shrines and temples really enhances the travel experience!
After that, I got an eyelash perm, and my solo girl trip ended in complete satisfaction.