Navy Inn replaces Gateway brand at Yokosuka under worldwide hotel overhaul

The former Navy Gateway Inn & Suites at Yokosuka officially became Navy Inn as part of a three-year rebranding initiative launched in 2024. The former Navy Gateway Inn & Suites officially became Navy Inn at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2026. (Sheryl Sullivan/U.S. Navy) YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — The Navy has renamed its hotel at the home of the 7th Fleet as part of a worldwide lodging overhaul that will bring upgraded amenities without changing room rates or guest eligibility. The former Navy Gateway Inn & Suites at Yokosuka officially became Navy Inn during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, joining a three-year rebranding initiative launched in 2024 by Navy Exchange Service Command, or NEXCOM.

All 59 Navy Gateway Inns & Suites locations worldwide are expected to adopt the new name by next year, NEXCOM spokeswoman Kristine Sturkie said by email Friday. “The rebranding is intended to create a more consistent lodging experience and strengthen the Navy lodging brands while incorporating commercial hospitality best practices,” she wrote. Sixteen hotels were rebranded last year, according to NEXCOM’s annual report. Lodging at naval bases at Sasebo, Japan, and on Guam have also been rebranded. At Yokosuka, guests can expect complimentary Wi-Fi, updated bath products, Harbor Home brand towels, and upgraded laundry facilities, Sturkie said. The lobby will also receive improved lighting, a