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Reviews of REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS 4 stars

860-0803 Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Chuo-ku Shinshigai 7-2, Japan

#6 of 64 hotels in Kumamoto

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Review score

Based on 94 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower Booth - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is a bit small

    Perfect location The common area is cozy with welcoming drinks The public path is clean and good for relaxation after a trip

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    9.0
    Will choose again if I go to Kumamoto😄
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No!

    Really love the comic corner and the room is tidy! Nice stay there!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room with Shower Booth - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms were a little smaller than expected (not too much space for packing up our suitcases), but that information about the room could have been easily missed by me prior to booking.

    The staff were friendly and helpful, the rooms were very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. Great location as it was right in the heart of downtown Kumamoto so it was easy to walk around, take public transit and close to rental car locations. Would definitely stay again, thank you!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    10
    Cozy room and great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice breakfast with great variety of local food. Comfortable bed and room. Excellent location, just opposite the bus terminal.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Walking distance to bus terminal and Kumamoto Castle. Breakfast and Public bath are awesome!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Extraordinary customer service, very efficient rooms. Outstanding location. Will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very small tight rooms. Otherwise perfect.

    These room are extremely small, but the hotel has organized everything very efficiently, both in terms of supplies inside the room, and in terms of supplies outside the room (lounge, reception desk,etc). Location is outstanding. Front desk staff were extremely helpful with a number of issues (electrical plug adapter, calling for a complicated taxi requested, organizing retrieval of a forgotten item), and always with a smile. Really excellent customer service.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    10
    Excellent accommodations in the heart of the shopping area in Kumamoto.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Breakfast excellent, both Japanese and western dietary options. Staff, responsive and kind. Public onsen bath was perfect, plenty of space both evening and morning hours, bonus they have Dyson hair dryer's in women's locker room. Extremely convenient location in the shopping district, easily accessible by public transit. Will stay there again!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was fantastic

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower Booth - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    great place

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean and close to the night life
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shower Booth - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish I stayed longer!

    Excellent location, friendly staff and room was clean. And I mean a lot cleaner than business hotels.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room with Shower Booth - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waking to earthquake alarm

    All good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Convenient location to do shopping.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and quiet. Near convenience store. Many amenities provided, near shopping.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was quiet clean, bright, and well designed. The garden and spa/bath/onsen area were gorgeous and immaculate.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There would be some renovations in the hotels because had smells of paint.

    Staff is helpful, room was clean. Around the hotel is shopping center and many restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Central location and good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is a bit small

    Central location with a lot of restaurants and shops nearby

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    Best location at Kumamoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Best location, wonderful room & great service!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    8.0
    Great location great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size of twin room is quite small, smaller than expected compared to pictures. Otherwise everything is good.

    Clean and tidy. Love the breakfast!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    8.0
    nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    -

    warm welcome and helpful staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    10
    We would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front staff were very accommodating and helped us ship some of our luggage to one of our future hotel stays. The place was in a great location surrounded by many restaurants and shops. The hotel was beautiful and well kept.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    Good value hotel in a very central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The public areas (hallways, elevators) could use more frequent tidying.

    Great location with tons of dining, shopping and entertainment options surrounding the hotel. Despite the central location, the room was very quiet. Cleanliness of the room itself was good and the layout made good use of the space. There's a paid laundromat available for guest use, and a free public hot spring. Discounted parking is available at a nearby lot and the hotel has written English instructions clearly explaining how to use it. Overall, excellent price-to-value.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    8.0
    Good short stop at Kumamoto. Great breakfast and location is central for more great restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room with Shower Booth - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The double bed was a bit tight and it was a bit squeezy in the room for 2 pax. There wasn't much space to move around and fortunately we had the smaller luggage. Also, the hotel doesn't have a lobby, so do note if you are driving there, you have to park 5 mins away at a multi-storey car park and lug your luggages across the main street.

    Location was great and very central. We were there only for the night and there are many great restaurants and shopping outlets that is within walking distance. The breakfast was fantastic as it showcase the various local fare of the region.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    9.0
    Excellent spot for staying in Kumamoto
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well located, comfortable. V good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room is too small for big size luggage.

    The hotel is located in the center of shopping street surrounded by shops and restaurants. Breakfast is mostly in Japanese style which is perfect. Overall facilities are great and the amenities provided are in good quality.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    10
    good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bath free welcome drink good location everything is good

    Stayed in August 2023

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