[Providing New Stay Value in Yokohama's Kannai Area, a Focus of Redevelopment] "Comfort Hotel Yokohama Kannai" to be Renovated on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - A Hotel Inspired by the "Waves" of the Port City of Yokohama, Offering Physical Relaxation

Choice Hotels Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Takahiko Ito; hereinafter "Choice Hotels Japan"), which operates "Comfort Hotel," "Comfort Hotel ERA," "Comfort Inn," "Comfort Suites," and "Ascend Hotel Collection(TM)" nationwide, will renovate the "Comfort Hotel Yokohama Kannai" on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with the aim of further enhancing the value for guests using Comfort Hotels.

This renovation will not only improve the comfort of each guest room but also enhance the functionality and design of the "Comfort Library Cafe," a free open space for guests that can be used for various purposes such as reading and desk work. It will also increase the value of the hotel as an accommodation base in the redeveloping Yokohama Kannai area, strengthen its ability to attract tourism and event demand, and evolve into a hotel where guests can experience the culture of the port city of Yokohama.

Growing Attention in Yokohama's Kannai Area Amidst Redevelopment

Currently, large-scale redevelopment is underway in the Yokohama Kannai area, where "Comfort Hotel Yokohama Kannai" is located. On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the large-scale mixed-use project "BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai" will open in front of JR Kannai Station.

As a new urban hub where commercial, business, and tourism functions converge, the entire Kannai area is attracting increasing attention.

Due to the changes in the city, where the historical cityscape that has developed since the opening of Yokohama Port merges with the sophisticated atmosphere of a port town, the flow of people in the Kannai area is expected to become even more active, and accommodation demand for both tourism and business is anticipated to expand.

Furthermore, "Comfort Hotel Yokohama Kannai" offers excellent access to Yokohama Stadium, the home ground of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and provides high convenience as a base for sports and music events and various other events, including the professional baseball opening game on Friday, March 27, 2026. In addition, it is close to many tourist attractions such as the Minato Mirai area, Yokohama Chinatown, and Yamashita Park, making its location as a base for Yokohama tourism a major feature.

The redeveloping Kannai area is increasing its presence as a "starting point for enjoying Yokohama more deeply."

Along with the evolution of the Yokohama Kannai area, "Comfort Hotel Yokohama Kannai" will also strengthen its functions as a "travel base" and deliver new value for stays.

Evolving into a Hotel that Serves as a "Travel Base" for Experiencing Various Yokohama Cultures

The renovated "Comfort Hotel Yokohama Kannai" incorporates designs that evoke the urban culture of the port city of Yokohama, and with the theme of [Waves -NAMI-], it will be refreshed into guest rooms and common spaces that combine the openness and comfort of the seaside.

By incorporating colors and designs reminiscent of the gentle swaying of waves, the hotel creates a relaxing space even in the city.

In the guest rooms, a color scheme inspired by Yokohama's sea, whitecaps, and sandy beaches creates an environment where guests can spend their stay comfortably. In the free common space for guests, "Comfort Library Cafe," the artwork uses unevenness to create a unique space where guests can feel as if they are spending time amidst the waves.

The types of seats and layout have been reviewed, evolving into a space that can be used for various purposes such as reading, desk work, and relaxation, in addition to breakfast.

It provides a "time of tranquility" where guests can refresh their mind and body during their travels, whether for sightseeing or business.

In addition, the "Comfort Library Cafe" offers a selection of books that allow guests to experience the diverse charms of Yokohama, such as its history, food, architecture, and art. It is organized into four themes: "Memories of a Port Town," "Tastes of Yokohama," "Opening Up Culture," and "Relaxing in a Port Town," with a wide range of genres including photo books, essays, and art books. It offers new ideas for business users and a time to deepen the afterglow of their journey for tourists. An encounter with a book at the hotel will enhance the stay in Yokohama into a richer experience.

Guests can freely use the facilities before check-in and after check-out, expanding the range of ways to spend their stay and allowing for more freedom and comfort.

In the Yokohama Kannai area, which continues to evolve through redevelopment, "Comfort Hotel Yokohama Kannai" will not only be a mere accommodation facility but will also provide higher value as a "travel base" connecting tourism, business, and events.

Future Plans

Choice Hotels Japan Co., Ltd. is continuously working to improve facility quality and enhance brand experience at Comfort Hotels nationwide.

In addition to "Comfort Hotel Yokohama Kannai," the following five hotels will also be renovated sequentially:

・"Comfort Hotel Sendai Higashiguchi" March 31 (Tuesday)

・"Comfort Hotel Koriyama" March 31 (Tuesday)

・"Comfort Hotel Gifu" March 31 (Tuesday)

・"Comfort Hotel Himeji" March 31 (Tuesday)

・"Comfort Hotel Sendai Nishiguchi" April 17 (Friday)

These renovations will refresh the design and functionality of guest rooms and common spaces, providing a comfortable environment for travelers. Furthermore, by creating a stay experience that allows guests to feel the local culture, we will deliver a more fulfilling time to our customers.

We will continue to promote the enhancement of Comfort Hotel's value as a hotel chosen by many travelers in the future.

Comfort Hotel Yokohama Kannai Overview

Location: 3-33 Sumiyoshi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0013

TEL: 045-650-4711 / FAX: 045-650-4712

Building Outline: 14 floors above ground, 241 rooms in total, all rooms non-smoking

Access: Approximately 1 minute walk from Exit 3 of Kannai Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway

URL: https://www.choice-hotels.jp/hotel/kannai/

*All photos are for illustrative purposes only.

Location: Yoshino Daiichi Building 2F, 1-6-3 Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0002

President: Takahiko Ito

Established: September 2000

Capital: 20 million yen

URL: https://www.choice-hotels.jp

Business Activities: Recruitment, guidance, management, and operation of hotel franchise member stores. As the master partner in Japan for "Choice Hotels International," an American hotel chain operating over 7,500 hotels in more than 46 countries worldwide, it operates Comfort Hotel, Comfort Hotel ERA, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, and Ascend Hotel Collection(TM) throughout Japan.