Hotel Okura Fukuoka

A Japanese Hotel Known for Warm Hospitality

I usually stay at international chain Hotels, so it was a rare experience for me to stay at one of Japan’s long-established flagship Hotels. The natural hospitality built up over many years felt genuinely comforting, and I’d like to stay again. The Facility isn’t necessarily new, but the staff’s hospitality is excellent. Even when simply passing through the lobby, they always greet you pleasantly and respond with consistent courtesy. By the way, perhaps because many guests are affluent, I was surprised by the unusual experience of staff never mentioning money at all. Even when staying on a No Meals Included Plan, they smoothly guide you to breakfast, and you only find out the price when you receive the receipt—there was a distinct “different world” feel compared with other places. *This is pure surprise, not a complaint.* The upgraded Room came with SEKKISEI amenities, which were very high quality. One minor point: having frosted sliding doors instead of a shower curtain in the bathroom feels a bit old-fashioned. Also, I’d be happier if items like mizutaki hot pot and ramen at the breakfast buffet were just a little more delicious.