Hotel Route-Inn Yokohama Bashamichi

I stayed here after attending an event near Minato Mirai. Since my stay was short, this was the best value for money option: cheap, with a large public bath, a twin room, and breakfast included. Thoughts: The sound from the TV next door wasn't a problem, but it did leak into the hallway. There were occasional thuds, such as people leaning against the back of the bed. Perhaps there aren't many elevators compared to the number of rooms, so there was always waiting or meeting other guests. Room key authentication was required when moving between floors. Since I got a cheap plan, my room was in the middle of the middle floor, so there was almost no outside light. There was no outlet in the UB sink in my room, so I had to use the in-room vanity to use my hair dryer. There was no USB socket by the bed, so I had to use the provided 3-way charger or bring my own. Minato Mirai is easily accessible, just one stop from Bashamichi Station. In some cases, taking a taxi or bus may be quicker, considering the journey to and from the underground area. By the way, a taxi from KT Zepp Yokohama to Bashamichi Station costs just under 1,000 yen. Picking one up directly costs around 700 yen. There are a fair number of bars, convenience stores, and restaurants around the hotel. The breakfast is decent quality, considering it's free. Take-out coffee is available in front of the front desk on the second floor. There were no paper cups available at the breakfast area. The large public bath is comfortable for up to 5-6 people, but it feels cramped for larger groups. Unusually for a business hotel, the women's bath was crowded around 11 PM, and the changing room baskets were full. The men's bath wasn't crowded at the same time. By 3 PM on Friday night, all 12 high-roof spaces in the attached parking lot were full. For vehicles with height restrictions, like the Hiace, the average price in nearby coin parking lots is around 3,200 yen for 24 hours, but all spaces were 90% full. Since many spaces don't have a maximum limit, you should be careful when finding a parking spot. As it's in a busy area, the spots are generally limited and it's hard to get in. I'm satisfied with the service given the price. If I'm attending an event in Yokohama and staying overnight, this will definitely be a place I consider returning to.

I used the hotel's multi-story parking lot. It cost 2,000 yen. Check-in is from 3:00 PM to check-out at 10:00 AM. Outside of that time, it's 300 yen for 30 minutes. Hiace and Caravans are not allowed. The large public bath is nice.

The bathtub in the large public bath was so hot I thought I might get burned!