Immerse Yourself in the Seaside Vintage World of THE KNOT YOKOHAMA #HOTELIST

Yokohama is a city of historical culture that has fostered domestic and international exchange since its port opened in 1859.

We invite you to fully enjoy the seaside vintage world of THE KNOT YOKOHAMA, where new culture blends with the good old days.

■ What kind of hotel is THE KNOT YOKOHAMA?

Concept
A hotel that "knots" together travel and the city, and the city and people.
A base where you can encounter new things, experiences, and people during your travels.
The "connections" you find here bring discovery and joy to your journey.

A 5-minute walk from the west exit of Yokohama Station. THE KNOT YOKOHAMA is a hotel that opened in December 2017 after renovating the former Yokohama International Hotel. It is a hotel that exudes an atmosphere like a foreign land, isolated from the bustling atmosphere of Yokohama Station and the sophisticated city streets of Sakuragicho.

The hotel name, KNOT, means not only a "tie" (like a rope) but also a unit of speed for ships, as well as "bonds" and "connections."

It likely signifies the knots created by the warp of time in the historic city of Yokohama and the weft of the travelers passing through.

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■ Captivated by a hotel modeled after a passenger ship

THE KNOT YOKOHAMA models its entire hotel after a passenger ship.

The lobby on the first floor serves as the boarding reception. Along the street, there is a restaurant cafe where you can enjoy Yokohama-style Chinese and Western cuisine. On the second and third floors, there is a lounge that serves as a social space and a banquet hall for special occasions. There are about 100 guest rooms on the 4th to 10th floors, designed to resemble ship cabins.

In a word, THE KNOT YOKOHAMA is a hotel that "stays true to its world view."The moment you step into the lobby, which is modeled after a passenger ship reception, you will surely realize that you are about to spend a special time.

The atrium terrace at the entrance is curved, just like the deck of a passenger ship. Delicate, linear brass-colored lights tighten the space.

The marble mosaic tiles at your feet have a detailed, expressive look, and the wall on the left is finished with antique-style stone tiles.

The coffered ceiling exudes an exotic feel, like a Western-style mansion in the Yamanote area built by Western architects.

Tiles, stone, and wood. The well-worn texture evokes a sense of nostalgia, but the excitement created by the glittering light bulbs makes your heart beat a little faster.

A place that feels familiar, yet is being visited for the first time. Everyone has an attachment to things that feel nostalgic and a curiosity for things that are new.

I wonder, is this feeling arising because such a stylish hotel has been built at the West Exit of Yokohama Station, a place I know well as a Yokohama native who spent my high school years there?

With that thought kept to myself, I finished checking in and headed to the second floor.

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As I stepped into the second-floor lounge, a spicy aroma blending flowers and wood gently tickled my nostrils.

There, a lobby spread out that seemed to recreate an era where handicrafts and industrial production began to intermingle.

The luxurious herringbone floor features a simple geometric pattern, a style long cherished for creating an upscale atmosphere. Meaning "herring bone," herringbone is highly decorative, requiring skilled craftsmanship, and is said to have been used in the Palace of Versailles in France.

The base color on the second floor is a darker brown than on the first floor. If you look only at the ceiling, it feels like a seasoned port town bar. The plump white lighting gives it a sense of history.

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The banquet hall is located at the back of the lobby.

The wainscoting in the hallway leading to the banquet hall. Originally, wainscoting is installed to prevent wall damage, but here it functions as an accent to the monotonous wall surface. The molded arched drop ceiling, matching the wainscoting, is also charming.

THE KNOT YOKOHAMA is meticulously designed, from the interior and elevator design to the uniforms of the staff standing at the entrance. It is a hotel where guests can immerse themselves in its worldview without even realizing it.

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■ A ship cabin based on gray and navy

The elevator doors open. A dimly lit hallway. In contrast to the glittering lobby, the cool, gray tones modeled after a ship's interior look fresh to the eyes. It feels as if the lights have dimmed and the scene has shifted.

I click open the door with its textured, uneven paint finish.

This is the room I am staying in today. A mellow space based on gray and navy tones.

It is a 12-square-meter semi-double room. However, this cozy space fits the image of a ship's cabin perfectly. My room, located beyond the glamorous lobby and up the chic elevator.

The view from the hotel isn't particularly great, but the way they cleverly cover that up with the ship's cabin theme is quite impressive.

I'm happy there is a table, even if it is small. I'll write in my diary here at night.

By the way, the furniture used was apparently created specifically for the hotel's guest rooms by the American-style interior brand 'ACME Furniture.' They are also sold to the general public, so you can purchase them if you like them.

The wall on the left is a greige color that blends blue and yellow undertones. It shows a different face in the morning and at night. In the morning, it has a bright and light impression. At night, it brings a mellow depth to the room.

It is a room that suits a rainy night.

The rounded lamp by the bedside is cute.

The bathroom is a unit bath. Matching the gray tone of the room, the bathroom is also painted in a softly muted gray, and the attention to detail in the design of the mirror and lighting, which mimics a passenger ship, is evident.

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The detailed amenities are also unified with a taste inspired by Yokohama's seaside town. From coasters modeled after records, a symbol of foreign culture, to striped goods inspired by the sailor caps that once traveled through the port.

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■ Standing on the Stage of THE KNOT YOKOHAMA

I, as a hotel enthusiast, would like to argue that loungewear is an essential switch for immersing oneself in a hotel's world, but the loungewear at THE KNOT YOKOHAMA is special.

It was a classic one-piece pajama set that seemed to have been prepared for fully enjoying this ship cabin.

This quiet sense of excitement that continues from the hotel entrance to the room.

It is as if I am watching a play. No, perhaps I am a character standing on the stage of "THE KNOT YOKOHAMA".

In other words, isn't the loungewear a stage costume?

At THE KNOT YOKOHAMA, you can feel a "story" set in a hotel. This is surely because of items like the immersive hotel interior and the loungewear. Each one is authentic, and its necessity in that space is guaranteed.

If you are going to THE KNOT YOKOHAMA soon, please bring your favorite novel to keep you company at night.

There is surely no place more perfect than this to fully savor the time.

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