Published date: May 7, 2025
This is a hotel! Bellboy, room service, front desk... This is how a hotel stay should be!
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Experience of the stay
The second half of Golden Week.
Until the last minute, I couldn’t find a hotel, and I thought I would just relax at home this time, but suddenly a spot opened up!
I stayed one night on 5/3, the ideal first day of the second half of Golden Week.
It cost a little over 1000 yen from Yokohama Station by taxi.
When staying at a big hotel, taking a taxi makes me feel great. They take the suitcase out of the trunk for you, and if you have a lot of luggage, they will carry it to your room (in this case, I just had one, so I handled it myself. In other countries, it’s mainly about tips, so I usually do it myself!… but that might be out! even now).
The front desk was crowded after 3 PM, but I was able to check in in about 5 minutes.
There was a guide in the elevator, and I simply thought, "Oh, I’ve come to a nice hotel!" which lifted my spirits.
The hotel itself is a bit old, but I could spend time there without worrying. The children went around barefoot, but I was relieved that their soles didn't get too dirty.
Hotels with a certain rank can be really dirty… with hair tangled in the carpet.
The expansive view of Yokohama is indeed the best reward... I thought I wanted a better angle of the Ferris wheel… but that’s just the nature of this hotel’s location (so next time, I might aim for Tokyu… Isn’t it fun to think about?).
I wanted to fully enjoy room service and massages during the hotel stay! But my picky children wouldn’t allow it... While there aren’t any within the hotel, there are many convenience stores, McDonald's, and family restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk. I set aside my enjoyment for another time and just enjoyed the view. Haha.
The cushiony material by the window is delightful! My kids and I just find ourselves sitting there.
The view changes with time… it’s the best.
The bath is in the overseas style with no wash area, but that’s just how it is… Japan is truly wonderful. When it comes to facilities, Japanese hotels always win.
That said, there’s plenty of space, and it’s within tolerable limits.
I thoroughly enjoyed my hotel stay.
Usually, I linger until the check-out at 11 AM, but after my daughter saw a big Anpanman while in the taxi on the way, she made a huge fuss saying, "Anpanman!"
When I promised we would go tomorrow, my daughter, who usually sleeps in, woke up at 5 AM… Haha.
We checked out by 7 AM and went for a leisurely morning McDonald's before walking to the Anpanman Museum.
We waited an hour before it opened. Haha.
By the way, since I left my carry bag at the Anpanman Museum, I decided to take a taxi back to the hotel and head straight to Yokohama Station.
After collecting my belongings, we were heading toward the station when my daughter burst into tears saying, "Cinderella… Cinderella…"
Actually, she had been saying this while playing at the Anpanman Museum, and I thought, "Wait, is today Disneyland? No, no!!" so I ignored it, but while in the taxi, it hit me!
The big music box at the front desk… or rather, the decorative item that played music.
Now that I think about it, during check-in, my daughter who couldn’t stay still remained there and kept watching it.
I asked the driver to take us back to the hotel and to wait for a moment while we watched the dolls dance to one song before heading home.
Since we woke up early, she was sleepy, and she was complaining about going back to the hotel room and taking a bath… but we promised to definitely come back! Then we fell sound asleep on the train and got home safely. (In conjunction with Cinderella, she was also saying "I’m home!" When entering the hotel room, she always says "I’m home!" so I realized she really enjoyed her hotel stay, which made me happy.)
Children with disabilities don’t often get to play or go out with friends, so during long breaks, I want to go back home or travel. It’s tough for the wallet, but memories are priceless, really.
Experiences during the trip
Last year when I visited Yokohama, I went to the Cup Noodles Museum, but this time due to a last-minute hotel reservation and the Golden Week, all reservations for Cup Noodles were full. Instead, I went to Cosmo World, which I couldn't visit last time.
However, there were so many people as expected, and I had to give up on the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel (especially the long line...). Even though I bought tickets, I had to take them back (they are valid for one year, so I hope to have a chance to ride at least once).
At World Porters, I visited Saizeriya, Starbucks, and McDonald's at Queen's Square... Yes, I keep eating the same things everywhere. Haha.
I want to go to Chinatown… My mother thinks so too...
But, this is a trip for three.
The main event that suddenly became the highlight was the Anpanman Museum. During Golden Week, it opens at 9 AM.
It said that from 9 for 30 minutes, you can meet characters! So that was my goal.
I got there an hour early and was the first in line.
However, there was an invisible entrance line, and I ended up falling behind.
But it didn’t matter too much. Getting in during the first time slot is really crucial.
If you can do that, I think you can manage without any prior research.
And as a result... my daughter’s delighted face!!
I wanted to see the Anpanman show so much, but we spent less than 30 minutes in the free area on the first floor, bought some bread at the restaurant, bought balloons, and left after two hours.
Even at the start, there were a lot of people, but by 11 AM... it was just... hell. If I lost sight of my daughter, I thought I would never find her again... it turned out to be the right decision to go early in the morning.
I felt like blaming my kids for waking up at 5 AM, but in the end, it was tough but enjoyable, and I was very satisfied.