TRAN.SCENDER HOTEL Yokohama

I loved how the modern Chinese atmosphere was incorporated throughout the Hotel. I could really feel the creators’ attention to detail. It was my first time trying a low-temperature mist sauna, and it felt relaxing with a nice sense of privacy. I’d love to stay again.The only minor things I noticed were the smell of the duvet and a bit of outside light leaking in through the window roller blind.

On the last day of a three-day weekend, Chinatown was incredibly crowded, but once we stepped into the Hotel, the bustle immediately felt far away. The front desk is compact, but it was convenient to prepare for check-in online in advance.The Room had two wide beds, so even two people could sleep comfortably. The open clothing rack matched the interior despite having no doors; it was functional and had shelves, making it easy to unpack even with bulky winter gear. Seeing laundry hanging at the apartment building across the street didn’t feel disappointing—combined with the interior design, it reminded me of Shanghai and Hong Kong. The table was also a bit larger than expected, so three of us could comfortably play a game we brought.The bathroom had a separate washing area and calm colors, making it very practical. In the vanity area and toilet, opening the blind let in natural light, which felt great. The shampoo made my hair feel squeaky, so if that bothers you, bringing your own conditioner might be best.The sauna we were looking forward to had three rooms: a changing area; two showers side by side; and across from them a spacious moist sauna with gravel spread over the floor. There were no chairs, so we just lay down. Since the door wasn’t push-to-open from inside (as far as I could tell), I was worried about getting trapped and used it with the door slightly ajar by a few millimeters.Everything was kept very clean, and our family of three warmed up thoroughly. Because there are sauna outfits provided, taking turns using the shower meant even our teenage daughter and her dad could enjoy it together—making it a precious memory! We did see a few tiny flying insects near the entrance as mentioned in some Reviews, but inside our private room they didn’t bother us at all.Soundproofing doesn’t seem great: we could hear what sounded like a group of young women on our floor making noise with music all night and somehow running down the hallway too, which was disappointing. Other than that though, this Facility was stylish and clearly designed with usability in mind—it was truly excellent. Due to my shrimp allergy we couldn’t add breakfast, but the lounge atmosphere looked nice as well.A wonderful Hotel with great value for money—we’d definitely like to stay again.