Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel
by the TopOfHotel team
The best location pick for Sakuragicho — directly across from the station, 14 restaurants under one roof, and Minatomirai out the window.
The best location pick for Sakuragicho — directly across from the station, 14 restaurants under one roof, and Minatomirai out the window.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel closes out the list, and the rooms are exactly what you would expect from an older Japanese business hotel — clean enough to use, but the decor is starting to show its age next to renovated places at a similar price. The rooms run noticeably smaller than rivals like Richmond or Daiwa Roynet, and most reviews land on the same verdict: practical, not special. The clear upside is the ocean-view side, which looks out on the Cosmo World ferris wheel and Minatomirai. Request that side at booking — the price barely changes, but the view is a different experience entirely.
Food and amenities
The real draw is the 14 restaurants and cafes inside the Washington building — ramen, Japanese spots, Western restaurants, cafes and a bar, plus a 24-hour convenience store in the same building. You can eat from morning to late night without stepping outside, which earns its keep after midnight or on a rainy day. The breakfast buffet draws praise for its variety. Wi-Fi is free throughout, the front desk runs 24 hours, and luggage storage is on hand.
Location and getting there
This is where the hotel actually wins. It sits directly across from Sakuragicho Station — out the door and you reach the platform in seconds. The JR Negishi Line runs straight through to Tokyo, and the Yokohama Municipal Subway connects easily. From the station you can also ride the Yokohama Air Cabin, the cable car that crosses the river toward Cosmo World and has become a popular photo spot, or take the waterfront walk down to Yamashita Park.
Things to know before booking
The rooms are small and the decor is dated — the room score lags clearly behind renovated rivals at a similar price. At 7.9/10 this is the lowest-scoring hotel on the list, so set expectations on the room itself. Some reviews also find the front-desk staff less helpful than they would like. Come for the location, not for a polished room.
Our take
Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel fits travellers who put location first. Across from the station, 14 restaurants under one roof, and an ocean-view room looking out on Cosmo World make a combination that is hard to find from around $108 a night. It is not the pick if you want a new, spacious, modern room — but if your priority is stepping out to the station, heading off for the day, and coming back to dinner in the building, it delivers exactly that.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Directly across from Sakuragicho Station (JR Negishi Line plus Yokohama Municipal Subway) — you barely step outside before you reach the platform.
- 14 restaurants and cafes inside the building cover every meal from morning to late night without going anywhere — ramen, Japanese, Western spots, cafes and a bar.
- A 24-hour convenience store sits in the same building, so late-night snacks or a rainy-day run are sorted.
- Ocean-view rooms look out clearly on the Cosmo World ferris wheel and Minatomirai — worth requesting at booking since the price barely changes.
- The breakfast buffet draws praise for its variety, and the front desk runs 24 hours with luggage storage.
- The rooms are small and the decor is starting to show its age — the room score lags clearly behind renovated rivals like Richmond and Daiwa Roynet at a similar price.
- At 7.9/10 this is the lowest-scoring hotel on the list, and most reviews describe the rooms as practical rather than special.
- Some reviews find the front-desk staff less helpful than they would like.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for an ocean-view room when you book — it looks straight out on Cosmo World and Minatomirai, and the price barely differs from a standard room.
- You never have to leave the building for food: with 14 restaurants and cafes plus a 24-hour convenience store, plan late or rainy nights right here.
- From the station, ride the Yokohama Air Cabin cable car across the river toward Cosmo World, or take the waterfront walk down to Yamashita Park.