OMO5 Yokohama Bashamichi by Hoshino Resort (5-57-2 Kitanaka-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), an apartment hotel by Hoshino Resort, opened on January 15, offering a 360° view of the spectacular Yokohama cityscape.
The OMO5 Yokohama Bashamichi hotel area is located on the 46th through 51st floors of the Yokohama Kitanaka Knot, a high-rise complex directly connected to Bashamichi Station on the Minatomirai Line. The 46th floor is a corridor-style public space that is open to non-hotel guests and offers a panoramic view of Yokohama.
I attended a preview event where I could actually look around the facility just as Yokohama was changing from evening to night view, and here is my report on the event.
What is Hoshino Resort’s hotel “OMO” in the first place? For those who are wondering, the concept of OMO is “a ‘Machinaka’ hotel that gets you excited,” a place that offers a variety of fun activities that suit the locality, and is not just a place to sleep.
The staff can suggest places to explore in the surrounding area, rooms are available for your stay in that city, there is an OMO base where you can relax like in your room space and get neighborhood maps and other useful information for your trip, and there is a “localism night” where special food and drinks are served to further enjoy the city’s nightlife. There are also “localism nights” where special meals and drinks are served to make the most of the city’s nightlife.
The number following the OMO also indicates the type of hotel: 1 is a capsule hotel, 3 is a basic hotel, 5 is a boutique hotel, and 7 is a full-service hotel. Since this facility is an OMO 5, it is positioned as a boutique hotel with local guided activities, neighborhood maps, and OMO base, but also a cafe and cafe-style breakfast.
First, we decided to take a quick tour from the OMO Base, the reception and public space on the 46th floor. As soon as I got off the elevator and stepped out onto the floor, I was immediately confronted with a spectacular view. Thanks to the clear winter air, I was able to see not only the sparkling night view of Yokohama, but also a clear view of Mt.
The front desk was designed to resemble a ship, and near the front desk was a store with a selection of souvenirs and goods to make your stay at the hotel more enjoyable, as well as a neighborhood map.
Since OMO5 Yokohama Bashamichi is an apartment hotel designed for medium to long term stays, not only is it equipped with a kitchen, but also stores and supermarkets where you can take out your meals were also mentioned as recommended spots.
Another unique feature of OMO5 Yokohama Bashamichi is the “Night View Time Vending Machine. Guests are given coins at the front desk when they check in, and by inserting them into the night view vending machine, they are offered recommendations on how to spend the night.
The contents of the Night View Jikan vending machines vary, and you can choose from “SWEET,” “PLAY,” “MUSCLE,” “RELAX,” or “OSEKKAI” to suit your current mood. For example, if you choose “RELAX,” a small box comes out of the vending machine, containing a cup of comforting herbal tea, and you can also borrow a lantern by asking the front desk. After brewing a cup of herbal tea, turn off the lights in your room and enjoy the night view by lantern light only. ……
The corridor-style observation area has many tricks up its sleeve. There is a photo spot where the glowing OMO logo is also reflected in the glass, and guests can play analog soccer games, ping-pong tables, billiards, and shuffleboard (a game called “curling on land” that was popular on the decks of 19th century luxury cruise ships) for free.
In addition, there is a theater room with a large wall screen showing foreign films, and a gym with a variety of equipment. Long-term guests can enjoy a variety of activities that change daily.
And as a unique OMO content, there is a “Localism Night” where visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks after dinner until bedtime while experiencing the city’s unique culture and attractions.
The concept of OMO5 Yokohama Bashamichi’s localism night is a “night party in the sky. With an original blend of cocktails (non-alcoholic drinks also available) in hand, you can enjoy the night view below to your heart’s content.
Localism Night will be held from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. During the event, several “lucky draw times” are held, where participants draw a card and staff members spin a lottery rattle that looks like a ship’s rudder, and if they are successful, they receive a wonderful gift. Although the pictures may make it look like a club or bar, the staff is actually cheerful and the atmosphere is casual, and I felt that I could order a light drink at the counter and enjoy chatting while watching the night scenery.
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