Opened in 1927, Hotel New Grand has welcomed a range of dignitaries and celebrities including General MacArthur, Babe Ruth and Charlie Chaplin. The main building of the Hotel New Grand hotel has been designated by Yokohama City as a historic landmark and as an industrial modernization heritage site, and is joined by the newer, modern tower building, befitting of the skyline of the international city of Yokohama. With popular sightseeing attractions including Yamashita Park, Chinatown and Motomachi just a stone' s throw away, the Hotel New Grand forms an ideal hub for exploring the sights of Yokohama. The hotel is also known as the birthplace in Japan for a range of dishes including gratin, spaghetti napolitana and cream caramel a la mode.