YOTEL opens its first hotel in Japan today

It is now 17 years ago that YOTEL brought its Japanese-inspired capsule hotel concept to Gatwick airport.

Since then the chain has grown and developed into three different YOTEL brands: YOTELAIR, YOTEL and YOTELPAD. You can read our pre-opening review of the new YOTELPAD London Stratford here.

Today the company goes full circle with its first opening in Japan – YOTEL Tokyo Ginza.

YOTEL Tokyo Ginza is a new-build 244 room hotel with a prime position in central Ginza, the core dining and shopping district. It is described as a fifteen minute walk from Tokyo station which links you to the bullet trains and Narita airport.

This launch is YOTEL’s third hotel in Asia, following the opening of YOTEL Singapore in 2017 and YOTELAIR Singapore Changi Airport in 2019. Asia and the Middle East is now the focus for new openings with hotels planned for Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Saudi Arabia’s new city of NEOM.

YOTELs tend to work well for families or small groups who want lower cost accommodation, and YOTEL Tokyo Ginza includes bunk triple and family connected options. Standard room features include YOTEL’s signature SmartBeds (which convert from a bed to a sofa), high speed WiFi, wireless charging and rain showers with Urban Jungle amenities.

Intriguingly, YOTEL is promising ‘robot crew’ who will be on hand to deliver water and extra towels to any room (apparently these are already in place in the Boston and Singapore hotels). Check-in will also be self service as is standard for the brand. Dining will be at the 45-seat bar and restaurant, Komyuniti – it’s not clear if humans or robots will be serving here …. There is also a 24/7 hotel gym.

Hubert Viriot, CEO at YOTEL, said:

“We’re delighted to be launching YOTEL in Tokyo this December. Not only do we have a brilliant hotel in a prime location in one of the world’s greatest cities, we’re also excited to be opening in a destination that shares our commitment to innovation, smart design and the creative use of technology. It’s the perfect location for our new flagship property”

Unfortunately YOTEL no longer offers airline miles when you stay. It has historically had partnerships with Virgin Atlantic and Air France KLM amongst others. You can, however, save 10% on bookings by signing up for the free YOTEL Club.

You can find out more about YOTEL Tokyo Ginza on its website here.

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