Kumamoto Hotel Castle

I stayed here the day before heading to Miyazaki during Silver Week. The reason for staying one night in Kumamoto was to have dinner at a certain Italian restaurant from a chain that is no longer in Fukuoka Prefecture. What made me choose this Hotel was its great location—just a few minutes’ walk from that restaurant—and the fact that it’s a Hotel where members of the Imperial Family have stayed, with a wonderful view of Kumamoto Castle. It turned out to be absolutely the right choice! The Room does feel a bit dated, but it’s spacious and has an upscale atmosphere, and you can see Kumamoto Castle from the window at a perfect angle.\n\nFresh flowers were displayed in the lobby and by the elevators, which made me happy. The restaurant I wanted to visit was just a short walk away, and Kamitori Arcade was also nearby, making it very convenient for sightseeing.\n\nAnd above all, breakfast was delicious!! I felt that each item was high quality. In particular, the curry bread wasn’t greasy at all—it was crispy and honestly the best I’ve ever had! I couldn’t believe how easy it was to eat even in the morning without feeling heavy. My husband, who loves coffee, also said the coffee was excellent.\n\nOverall, it was a very satisfying stay. The Chinese restaurant inside the Hotel also looked great, so next time I’d like to come to Kumamoto specifically for this Hotel. Thank you very much!

We stayed for one night and two days as a group of women. As Diamond members, we received many perks, and we were especially surprised that sparkling wine was available as a welcome drink. We also appreciated having a ReFa hair dryer in the Room—my first time using one, and now I’m considering buying it myself. The location was excellent for sightseeing and local dining, and the staff’s hospitality was truly pleasant.One small disappointment was that the shower water flow in the Room felt a bit weak; I wished it had more volume and stronger pressure.Other than that, we were very satisfied, and we would love to stay again when we visit Kumamoto.Keep going, Kumamoto—we’re cheering for you!