InterContinental Yokohama Grand by IHG
by the TopOfHotel team
An icon on the Yokohama waterfront where the Bay Window spa puts massage and aromatherapy in a room facing the harbour — hard to find anywhere else.
An icon on the Yokohama waterfront where the Bay Window spa puts massage and aromatherapy in a room facing the harbour — hard to find anywhere else.
In-Depth Review
InterContinental Yokohama Grand by IHG is the 5-star landmark of the Minatomirai 21 district — a curved contemporary tower that has stood on Yokohama Bay for more than three decades, with the giant Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel as its backdrop. The combined review score is 8.8/10 from over 3,000 guests. The two things people praise most are the night views over the water and a breakfast buffet many call the best value in Yokohama. The hotel pulls in couples after a romantic waterfront stay, business travellers who want an IHG base in the business district, and anyone who wants a launch pad for exploring Minatomirai.
Rooms and decor
All 594 rooms are done in a warm contemporary style, fully furnished, across Deluxe, Club and several suite types. Bay-side upper floors take in both the Cosmo Clock 21 and the Yokohama Bay Bridge in one panorama, and the view changes character between day and night. Most reviews praise the cleanliness, the comfortable beds and the strong shower pressure, though some note that a few details are starting to show their age next to newer hotels nearby. Bay-view rooms cost noticeably more than standard ones, but plenty of guests say it's well worth it for that view. Club rooms add access to the upper-floor Club Lounge with an evening cocktail hour.
Food and amenities
Four restaurants in the building cover every kind of meal, from full Japanese to international to a bayside bar. The breakfast buffet draws steady praise for being varied and fresh — full Japanese spreads, custard eggs, bakery items and seasonal fruit. The Bay Window spa is the highlight that sets this place apart: massage and aromatherapy in a room whose windows face the bay. The fitness centre is open 24 hours, Wi-Fi is free throughout, and room service runs all day. IHG One Rewards earns points on every dollar spent.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits in the middle of Minatomirai 21, about a 5-minute walk to Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line, which runs straight to the main Yokohama Station in 5 minutes. From Yokohama Station the JR Tokaido Line goes direct to Tokyo, Shinjuku and Kamakura. On foot you can reach all the Minatomirai highlights: Landmark Tower in 3 minutes, Cosmo World in 5, Queens Square in 5, and the waterfront in just 2. Drivers get in-building parking with valet service.
Things to know before booking
This is a pricey stay for the area, and rates spike on long weekends, Golden Week and through autumn, sometimes reaching around $343 a night against a starting point near $114. Bay-view rooms — the main reason to stay here — sell out fast at peak times, so book at least 2 to 3 months ahead to lock one in. And while the hotel is clean and well run, set expectations on the decor: parts of it feel dated compared with the district's newer arrivals.
Our take
InterContinental Yokohama Grand is at its best for couples who want a 5-star stay on the bay — the after-dark view of a lit-up Cosmo Clock 21 is hard to forget. Business travellers get the location and the full IHG Grand setup too. Starting around $114 a night it costs more than a 3-star in the same district, but the experience is clearly different. Just mind the peak-season rates and book the bay view early.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Bay-side upper floors look out over Yokohama Bay and the Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel, with the Yokohama Bay Bridge in the same panorama — different by day and after dark.
- The Bay Window spa is the signature here: massage and aromatherapy in a treatment room whose windows face the bay, which sets it apart from a standard hotel spa.
- Four restaurants cover every meal, from full Japanese to international to a bayside bar, and the breakfast buffet draws steady praise for variety and freshness.
- Right in Minatomirai 21 — Landmark Tower is a 3-minute walk, Cosmo World 5 minutes, Queens Square 5 minutes, and the waterfront just 2 minutes away.
- Club rooms include access to the upper-floor Club Lounge with an evening cocktail hour.
- Several reviews note that some of the room decor is showing its age next to newer hotels in the district, even if cleanliness gets consistent praise.
- Rates run high for the area and spike on long weekends, Golden Week and through autumn, when prices can reach roughly $343 a night.
- Bay-view rooms sell out fast at peak times, so you'll want to book at least 2 to 3 months ahead to secure one.
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Insider Tips
- Pay up for a bay-view room on a high floor — reviewers say the night view of a lit-up Cosmo Clock 21 is worth the premium over a standard room.
- Book the Club room tier if you want the upper-floor Club Lounge and its evening cocktail hour with bay views.
- Driving in? There's in-building parking with valet service, useful given how tight central Minatomirai can be.