Hotel LiVEMAX Yokohama Station West Exit

Overview

Hotel LiVEMAX Yokohama Station West Exit is about a six-minute walk from the west side of Yokohama Station. It is a compact, budget-leaning hotel for travelers who care most about station access and basic in-room convenience, rather than spacious rooms, full-service dining, or a waterfront setting.

The location is the main reason to consider it. From the wider Yokohama Station Area, guests can use JR, Keikyu, Tokyu Toyoko, Sotetsu, the Minatomirai Line, and the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line. That makes the hotel a better fit for rail-focused Yokohama stays than for travelers who specifically want to wake up near Minato Mirai, Yamashita Park, or Chinatown.

Rooms

Rooms are small and straightforward. Singles are about 10 square meters and sleep one guest, while twins are about 15 to 16 square meters and sleep up to two guests. The room mix also reflects the hotel's focus: most rooms are singles, with a smaller number of twins.

This works best for solo travelers, business trips, short Yokohama visits, overnight rail stops, and pairs who are comfortable with compact space. Travelers who need family-sized rooms, larger bathrooms, or a more relaxed in-room setup should compare other hotels around Yokohama Station or Minato Mirai before booking.

Facilities

The main convenience here is self-sufficiency in a small room. Guest rooms include Wi-Fi, wired internet, microwaves, refrigerators, electric kettles, humidifying air purifiers, individual air conditioning, and warm-water bidet toilets. Those details are especially helpful if you want to heat a simple meal, do a little work, or keep daily costs and routines predictable.

Shared facilities include coin laundry and vending machines. A limited selection of loan items, such as irons, chargers, and desk lamps, is available while supplies last. The hotel does not have dedicated parking, so guests arriving by car should plan to use nearby paid lots rather than expecting a reserved space.

Dining

This is not a hotel to choose for on-site dining. Max Cafe is currently closed, and breakfast service is suspended. In practice, the property is best treated as a room-focused stay near Yokohama Station, with meals handled in the surrounding west-side streets, convenience stores, cafes, station buildings, or nearby shopping areas.

That caveat may not matter if you only need a simple place to sleep near the rail hub. If breakfast service, a hotel restaurant, or lounge space is important, a larger Yokohama property will likely be a better match.

Location and transport

Yokohama Station is the transport anchor. From there, JR lines connect toward Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, and Kamakura-side routes. Keikyu is useful for Haneda Airport and south Kanagawa, while Tokyu and the Minatomirai Line connect toward Shibuya, Minato Mirai, and Motomachi-Chukagai. Sotetsu serves western Yokohama and inland Kanagawa, and the Blue Line covers local subway travel.

For bullet-train travel, use Shin-Yokohama Station rather than Yokohama Station. The hotel can still work for Shinkansen users, but it requires a local transfer between Yokohama and Shin-Yokohama. For a very early departure, that extra step is worth factoring into your plans.

Airport access

Haneda Airport access runs through Yokohama Station rather than through a hotel shuttle. The hotel's access guidance places Haneda about 40 minutes from Yokohama Station, followed by the walk between the station's west side and the hotel. Keikyu trains and airport buses can both be relevant, depending on your terminal, luggage, and time of day.

Narita Airport is farther away and usually involves longer rail or bus routes through Yokohama or Tokyo-side connections. If easy airport access is a priority, confirm the route and timing before choosing this west-exit location.

Why stay here

Choose Hotel LiVEMAX Yokohama Station West Exit when price, access to Yokohama Station, laundry, and in-room basics matter more than hotel dining, views, room size, or a deeper service offering. It is a sensible choice for a short rail-based stay, a business night on the west side, or a simple overnight stop while moving between Yokohama, Tokyo, Haneda Airport, and Minato Mirai.

Good to know

The hotel is near Yokohama Station, but it is not directly attached to the station. Plan for an outdoor walk from the west side, especially if you are carrying luggage, arriving in rain, dealing with summer heat, or checking in late.

Also keep the distinction between Yokohama and Shin-Yokohama clear. Yokohama Station is the city's main rail hub, while Shin-Yokohama is the Shinkansen stop.