Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura（Fukuoka）

The Room was clean and spacious, making it easy to relax. The night view is wonderful, and on a clear morning, the cityscape and sea of Kitakyushu seen through the large windows feel truly refreshing.The balance between modern conveniences like self check-in and the timeless sense of luxury is very comfortable, and this is a Hotel I would like to stay at again when I visit Kokura next time.Of course, the staff were also cheerful and kind. Thank you for your hospitality.

We stayed in Kokura with our family of three while sightseeing in Hakata and Mojiko from Hiroshima. There is also a RIHGA Royal Hotel in Hiroshima, but it feels a bit too upscale for us (laugh). I’ve used it several times for weddings, but this was my first time staying overnight. The price was reasonable for the Obon holiday season.We were able to park easily in the underground parking lot. We walked around Kokura’s downtown area for dinner, and it was very convenient that the Hotel is connected to the station by a passageway.The Room was spacious with plenty of open space, and we were truly able to relax at a leisurely pace. We could even see the Kanmonkyo Bridge in the distance—the view was absolutely beautiful. We also enjoyed a lovely sunrise from our Room.The breakfast we had been looking forward to was great—everything looked beautiful and tasted delicious. The plates and cutlery were stylish as well; truly what you’d expect from a first-class Hotel. It had been one of the Hotels I wanted to stay at at least once, so we were very satisfied.One disappointing point: I was surprised there were no amenities that you would normally expect at a high-end Hotel (makeup remover, toner, moisturizer). Everything else was excellent, so I hope this can be improved.Check-in wasn’t as difficult as some reviews suggested, and at check-out they spoke to us and we didn’t need to use the machine.Staying at my long-admired RIHGA Royal—even for just a short time—made me feel truly elegant. Thank you very much.