The Basics Fukuoka

The hotel is a 6-7 minute walk from Hakata Station, situated among office buildings, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. There's a Fuglen coffee shop just 100 meters from the hotel, where I had breakfast two days in a row. I absolutely loved the design and scent of the hotel lobby. The books on the bookshelf are available to borrow, which is a very nice touch. The room is relatively spacious and kid-friendly. Plus, the windows can open quite wide, and the great ventilation is a real bonus.

The room is quite spacious for Japan, doesn't feel like a typical Japanese hotel. It's about a ten-minute walk from the JR station, and the lobby is grand and impressive. The price also dropped significantly since the Silver Week holidays in Japan were over.

No breakfast included, but there's a popular cafe next door you can go to. It's about a 7-8 minute walk from the center of Fukuoka, and walkable to Hakata Station for shopping, which we did every day!

The location is fantastic! It's super close to Musashi and not too far from the JR station. But the best part is how HUGE the room is!

I stayed in Fukuoka for a total of three nights on this trip: two nights in Fukuoka, then one night in Beppu after checking out, and finally back to Fukuoka for another night. To avoid taking my luggage to Beppu, I booked the same hotel, but with two different room types. The standard double room was actually better than the slightly larger room. The bathroom had no strange odors, and while it was a bit smaller (though still relatively large for Japan), the layout was more practical and didn't interfere with placing my luggage. The hotel offers self-service luggage storage, but it's not for overnight. After speaking with the front desk, they kindly allowed me to store my suitcase at the reception given my situation.

This is an art hotel with welcome drinks in the lobby that tasted great. The room facilities were a bit old, but the cleaning service was excellent. You just hang the 'make up room' sign on the door daily, and they do a thorough job, replacing dirty towels. Luggage storage is also available. The only downside is that it's a bit far from Hakata Station.