Kumamoto Hotel Castle

I stayed here the night before heading to Miyazaki during Silver Week. I spent one night in Kumamoto to have dinner at an Italian restaurant from a certain chain that has since disappeared from Fukuoka Prefecture. The deciding factors were the great location—just a few minutes’ walk from that restaurant—and the fact that this is 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 show its age, but it was spacious and had an upscale feel, and Kumamoto Castle could be seen from the window at a perfect angle. Fresh flowers were displayed in the lobby and by the elevators, which was a lovely touch.The restaurant I wanted to visit was just around the corner, and Kamitori Arcade was also nearby, making it very convenient for sightseeing.And above all, breakfast was delicious! The quality of each item felt high. In particular, the curry bread wasn’t greasy at all—crispy on the outside—and it was honestly the best I’ve ever had. I couldn’t believe how light it felt even in the morning! My husband, who loves coffee, also said it was excellent.Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay. The hotel’s Chinese restaurant also looked great, so next time I’d like to come to Kumamoto specifically to stay here again. Thank you!

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!