LOCATION: The Shin Yokohama is a sculptured, urban-style building rising 42 floors above ground. The gentle, cylindrical shape gives it a futuristic appeal. Just 16 minutes from downtown Tokyo, the hotel is connected to the Shin Yokohama Shinkansen Station and the Shopping Plaza Prince Pepe, making it a convenient hub for both business and leisure activities.

The area surrounding the hotel is in itself a large amusement complex featuring various sports facilities, including a skating rink, indoor tennis courts and bowling alleys. Also nearby are the landmarks of exotic Yokohama city, Chinatown, the hillside parks and the Yokohama Bay port.

ACCOMMODATION: When the weather is clear, the top floors offer picture-perfect views of Mt. Fuji, the Boso Peninsula and the newly developed Shinjuku City Center. 42 stories 1,002 rooms Room types: Single, Double, Twin use and Junior suites Non-smoking rooms Ladies-only floor available CCTV (satellite broadcasts), TV and movies available in all rooms Full bathroom amenities, hair dryer Fax service available upon request Wheelchair-accessible rooms available upon request

RESTAURANTS » Boston Steak & Seafood - Prime cuts of beef and fresh seafood with a view from the top. » Hagoromo Japanese Restaurant - Traditional course menus (Kaiseki), sushi and grilled beef are featured. » Barcarola - Friendly, informal Italian restaurant. » Edo-no-Machi - Authentic Japanese restaurant featuring tempura, sushi and kushiage.

MEETINGS: There are 23 banquet halls, including the main hall, middle- and small-sized rooms. All are fully equipped with simultaneous interpretation facilities for international conferences and stage equipment for appropriate sound and lighting effects.

SERVICES & FACILITIES » Convenience shop » Travel desk » Swimming pool » Amusement Garden - Game center » Wedding facilities - Japanese- and Western-style chapels, photo studio, beauty salon, wedding dress rentals » Business Service Center » Parking - 1,000 yen per day for hotel guests, 873 cars (maximum capacity)