Set in Kumamoto, within 1.2 km of Kumamoto Castle and 2.6 km of Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei, REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS offers accommodation with a spa and wellness centre and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Attractions in the area include Suizenji Park, 4.2 km away, or Shimada Museum of Art, located 2.9 km from the property. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS offers a sauna. Children's amenities are available at the front desk free of charge. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto, Former Residence of Natsume Soseki and Kumamoto City Museum. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 18 km from REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kumamoto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast info

Buffet

Open-air bath, ​Public Bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 single bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Kumamoto
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ting
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Perfect location The common area is cozy with welcoming drinks The public path is clean and good for relaxation after a trip
  • Wing
    Japan Japan
    Really love the comic corner and the room is tidy! Nice stay there!
  • Tat
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Nice breakfast with great variety of local food. Comfortable bed and room. Excellent location, just opposite the bus terminal.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs ¥1,200 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Massage chair
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

House rules
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that discounted breakfast rates for children are available at this property:

- Children aged 0 to 5 years: children can breakfast for free

- Children aged 6 to 12 years: breakfast costs JPY 900 per child per day

Children aged 13 years and older are charged the adult rate for breakfast.

Please inform REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

  • REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Open-air bath
    • Massage chair
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Foot massage
    • Public Bath
    • Back massage
    • Full body massage

  • REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS is 2 miles from the centre of Kumamoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple