Oakwood Suites Yokohama — score 9.4, the highest-rated property here, floors 46–51 with bay and Fuji views
Ever booked a hotel in Yokohama and found the room too cramped — no kitchen, nowhere to do laundry, no real space to spread out? Oakwood Suites Yokohama solves every one of those problems in one address. It is a 5-star serviced apartment occupying floors 46–51 of The Tower Yokohama Kitanaka, on the edge of Minato Mirai near Bashamichi. Every suite comes as a real apartment with a full kitchen and in-room washer-dryer, the rooms are significantly larger than a standard hotel, and the balcony looks out over Yokohama Bay. Walk up to the high-floor reception on a clear morning and Mount Fuji appears in the distance — 1,784 reviews and a score of 9.4 later, this is the highest-rated pick in the area.
Let's be clear about what Oakwood Suites Yokohama is: not a hotel, but a genuine serviced apartment on floors 46–51 of The Tower Yokohama Kitanaka — a high-rise tower perched on the Bashamichi side of Minato Mirai. That height means the balcony of your suite overlooks Yokohama Bay, and if the weather cooperates, heading up to the high-floor lobby early in the morning gives you a real chance of spotting Mount Fuji standing clear above the horizon — a view you don't pay extra for.
"Guests consistently report that the room is bigger than expected, the kitchen genuinely works, and the views from this height are worth every yen. Month after month, not a single bad review — the score of 9.4 speaks for itself."
The thing that makes this place different from any five-star hotel nearby is simple: a full kitchen and in-room washer-dryer in every suite. That might sound like a small detail, but for anyone staying more than three nights — or a family that wants flexibility — it changes the feel of the whole trip. You can pick up groceries from a supermarket in the neighbourhood, make your own breakfast, run a laundry load overnight, and generally live rather than just sleep here. The room size, noticeably larger than a standard Japanese hotel room, means you actually have space to do all of that without feeling cramped.
Location-wise, the property sits on the Bashamichi and Kitanaka side of Minato Mirai, within walking distance of both Bashamichi Station on the Minatomirai Line and Sakuragicho Station on the JR and Minatomirai lines. From there it is a short stroll to the Red Brick Warehouse and the historic harbour. The neighbourhood blends modern high-rises with the older character of the port area — pleasant to walk in either direction — and if you want to reach Landmark Tower or Cosmo World, a brief walk or a single train stop gets you there.
From the real-guest reviews, the most commonly repeated phrase is that the room is "much bigger than expected". Many guests note that after opening the door they felt they were getting considerably more than the price suggested — especially families with children who appreciated not being squeezed. The kitchen handles some meals, the washer-dryer removes the luggage headache on longer trips, and as a five-star property the standard of finishes and facilities is exactly what you would expect at that tier.
Worth knowing before you book — as a serviced apartment, Oakwood Suites does not offer daily room-making service in the same way a traditional hotel would. If you expect fresh towels and a full turndown every morning, check the housekeeping schedule beforehand. The Bashamichi-Kitanaka location is also slightly further from Landmark Tower than some hotels on the Sakuragicho side, though for anyone who is here to relax and make the most of a longer stay, neither of these is likely to matter much.
The honest verdict from one friend to another: if your trip runs more than three nights, you're travelling with family, or you simply want real space rather than just enough room to sleep, Oakwood Suites Yokohama offers far better value than a comparably priced small-room hotel nearby. Starting at ¥22,000 per night for a full apartment on the 46th floor with bay views and a working kitchen — and a score of 9.4 from 1,784 reviews — there is a very clear reason people keep coming back.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Rooms significantly larger than a standard hotel — genuine apartment layout
- ✓ Full kitchen + in-room washer-dryer in every suite
- ✓ Bay views from the balcony + Fuji views from high-floor reception
- ✓ Score 9.4 — highest in the area across 1,784 reviews
- ! Serviced apartment — daily room-making is not the same as a full-service hotel
- ! Bashamichi side — slightly further from Landmark Tower than Sakuragicho-side hotels
- ! Starting at ¥22,000 — higher than business hotels in the district
- ✓ Ideal for families and longer stays — generous floor space, no feeling of being cramped
- ✓ Floors 46–51 — excellent views, especially after dark
- ✓ Kitchen helps cut food costs significantly on multi-night trips
- ✓ Walkable to Bashamichi and Sakuragicho stations — easy onward connections
- ! No full hotel services — suits guests who want privacy and independence
- ! Room photos on OTA sites may vary slightly — read recent reviews
- ! Standard check-in 15:00 — early arrivals will need to store bags
- 💡If you want full hotel service — this is a serviced apartment without daily housekeeping → if you need concierge-style service and daily turndown, consider the InterContinental or Hyatt Regency in the same district.
- 💡If you're only staying one or two nights — the kitchen and washer-dryer offer less value on a short trip → a 3- or 4-star hotel in the area may give a better price-to-comfort ratio.
- 💡If a clear Fuji view is a priority — the bay is visible from the balcony, but the Fuji view is from the high-floor lobby and depends on weather conditions → mention your preference at check-in and aim for an early morning visit in winter or spring.