Hotel New Grand

The Hotel New Grand, founded in 1927, is the only classic city hotel in existence, and is highly regarded as a building of great architectural value.

There are two buildings: the main building and the tower building. The main building has a classical atmosphere that evokes a sense of history and an imposing atmosphere that retains the style of the past.

In particular, the distinctive three-tiered structure of the base, lobby, and guest rooms, with its delicate interior design, hall, and banquet halls, give visitors a sense of Yokohama’s history and traditions.

A wedding hall is also attached to the hotel, and the building and interior design provide an experience as if you were lost in a scene from a movie.

The unique atmosphere of Hotel New Grand is frequently used as a location for Japanese films and has appeared in many movies and dramas.

The tower building, on the other hand, has a new, modern design and offers a night view of Minato Mirai.

Known as the birthplace of Western-style cuisine, another attraction of this building is that you can enjoy authentic Western-style cuisine.

History

The city of Yokohama was devastated by the Great Kanto Earthquake, and as part of the reconstruction efforts, the “Gaikokujin Hotel Construction” led to the construction of the Hotel New Grand.

Established in 1927, the current main building, designed by Jin Watanabe, is a typical classic hotel.

It has a unique atmosphere with its luxurious Western-style construction and Japanese design, and Gagaku (traditional Japanese court music) is played in the main dining room.

Thanks to the efforts of its first chairman, Takashi Isaka, Keikichi Doi from Toyo Kisen Kaisha, and Alfonzo Dunant, who was invited from Paris, the Hotel New Grand had a staff with advanced knowledge of service, lodging, and food and beverage.

The kitchen produced dishes such as doria, Neapolitan, and pudding a la mode, which later became widely known, and produced the chefs of many famous restaurants, thus greatly influencing Japanese food culture.

Since its opening, the restaurant has been visited by many members of the royal family and celebrities, and Douglas MacArthur has also stayed there. After the war, it was used as officers’ quarters for the occupying forces, but has since been offered as “MacArthur’s Suite” where ordinary guests can also stay.

History

July 1926: “Hotel, New Grand Co. The site was the former site of the French Naval Hospital established at the end of the Edo period.
December 1, 1927: Hotel New Grand was opened.
February 1963: The company went public over-the-counter.
1991: The 18-story (73 m high) New Grand Tower opened.
March 2003: East Japan Railway Company (JR East) acquired a portion of the stock.
2004 (Heisei 16): The hotel entered into a business and capital tie-up with JR East and joined the JR East Hotel Chain as an associate hotel. Fully renovated and reopened.
April 1, 2011: Joined Preferred Hotel Group.

Outline of facilities

Main building (5 floors above ground): 49 rooms (including 3 suites). Restaurants and bars are located in the building.
Italian restaurant “Il Giardino
Kyoto Cuisine “Tankuma Kita
Coffee House “The Cafe
Lobby Lounge “La Terrace
Bar “Sea Guardian II

New Grand Tower (18 floors above ground, 5 floors below): 202 rooms. Panoramic restaurant “Le Normandie”.

Executive floors (15th - 17th floors): Executive lounge “The Club” (16th floor) is exclusively for Executive floor guests.