Talking about choosing the perfect hotel for travellers like us who are always on the road and just wanna relax and rest on a nice, cozy, peaceful hotel just outside the main actions happening in Fukuoka’s JR Hakata station then this is the one you should book - Hotel Halrotto Fukuoka Hakata. It’s a perfect hotel good for both tourists and business travellers. It is about 10 mins walk at JR Hakata station’s Chikushi gate and walk towards the East. It is located on quiet street opposite the main road of Hakata Central street. So all the hustle and bustle of the city is located opposite this hotel which is quite unique. Your near yet a bit far enough to have your peaceful time indeed. The walk is also not difficult because you just need to traverse the main street going to the statione except when its raining. First impression, it was a modern newly renovated hotel, very clean, friendly and accomodating staff and they provide tons of toiletries - I especially loved the reusable bath foam. Another plus - they have a laundry coin washer/dryer area if you need to wash your clothes especially for us embarking on a 2 week trip in Japan. Even though its on the quiet part of Hakata doesn’t mean there’s no activity. The hotel is in the middle of convenience stores, Ramen shops and many other bars and restaurants. In fact, as you walk along the way going back and forth almost all convenience store brands you will pass by. There is also a homey and delicious Ramen place just outside our hotel. We came in early after a Red eye flight from Bangkok and check-in is strictly followed at 3 PM. So we left our bags first and strolled around Hakata’s Canal city. Check-in was smooth and quick and you just need to pay the city’s accomodation tax which varies depending on the lenght of your stay. When we came back at 3 PM, our room is ready and we are super excited because finally we can rest and sleep a bit. And much to our delight - the room was perfect!!!
We got a great deal booking this hotel before Japan’s Golden Week holiday week. At just 23K Yen for 4 nights we hit the jackpot. Our Double Room was booked on the 5F which consists of Double Bed, a table, small window, a flat screen TV and of course the penulminate Japanese style toilet equipped with high tech automatic toilet bidet and the small yet efficient tub which could fit at least an adult. With a size of 14 sqm it is definitely bigger and more spacious than other famous budget friendly hotels in Japan. In fact, we could open 2 large luggages on the floor at the same time. As we enter, the mini-fridge and there’s a mini-wardrobe ocated right away to your left where you could hang your clothes.. They also have a wall hanger for your used clothes/towel located to your right in front of the toilet typical for Japanese rooms. There’s a body mirror also beside it. The toilet/tub is the star for me, a bit bigger defnitely than other famous hotels with enough space for 2 people to brush their teeth or use the toilet/sink. They provide those lovely blue glasses for mouth wash, toilet papers and a very aromathic theraphy set of toiletries - body wash, shampoo and conditioner. In fact, I have used the tub 4 nights in a roow totally relaxed, rejuvenated and refined. A bigger toilet space really gives so much difference and room to move. Water pressure and temperature is easy to adjust as well. Like I mentioned earlier, the othet toiletries and ammenities are located at the Pantry near the Coin washer area. You could get your coffee/tea bags there. However, there is a kettle provided in the room so you could also boil some waters in your room. Do note, Japanese tap water is drinkable unless otherwise implied. The toiletries like toothbrus, brush, shavers, earbuds and bath foam are located in the lobby by the lift which for me is wisely placed easy to remember when you’re going back to your room. I especially loved the body bath foam which I used for body wash easy to use and let those bath foams cone out and save some shower gels indeed.
Next to the toilet is the study table with a very comfortable, wheeled cushioned black chair. Wall TV is mounted here and they provided as mentioned Kettles and mugs for drinking. Typical with Japanese hotels, they provide air purifier in the room and since its not winter we didn’t know the situation if we need to have a heater. They only provide local Japanese channels bur its fine because their Internet is super fast only in Japan. Still, we enjoyed the funny local comedy shows. And then there’s the bed, and one thing I loved the most is the soft cushions surrounding your bed rest and sides thereby protecting your head against the wall. There is also a bed light and a mini frame where you could place some of your personal stuff and even your drinks. As always, Japan is of high standards so the bed sheets, pillow and blanket were super soft, clean, smooth and smells good!!! We have a superb sleep every night staying here. There are power outlets in the table and one beside the bed including those USB outlets which we find very usable.
Every night, we take our midnight snacks and drinks like Tea/Beeru in our study table and we loved it - it was just the perfect moment to spend time together, relax, eat, enjoy and have fun at the comfort of the quality, cleanliness and modernity only provided by Hotel Halrotto Fukuoka Hakata. Finally, on our last day before moving to Osaka, we had a quick wash of our pants, jogging pants, sweaters and jackets so they could be super clean on our next adventure. And mind you, it only costs 300 yen to wash for 30 mins and 100 yen to dry for 30 mins. They were super clean and dry afterwards. If you don’t have small change, the front desk can change for you.
Hotel Halrotto Fukuoka Hakata is our base in Kyushu since we went for a day trip in Beppu and Nagasaki and the surrounding towns of Fukuoka. Without this we wouldn’t have experienced the best of Kyushu and going back home to this hotel is what we long for every night after. a long day of walking and touring. Hopefully next time they can offer some breakfast options for us to dine in their hotel. If you are planning to visit Fukuoka and wanna stay near JR Hakata station, then this is truly recommended you will surely loved it, have a relaxing and comforable stay, and you will feel like home just staying here because we are a testament to it - every night we long to go back home in our room at Hotel Halrotto Fukuota Hakata!!! See you soon Hotel Halrotto and Arigato Gozaimasu!!! :=)
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滞在時期： 2023年4月
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客室選びのポイント:Take Chikushi gate when coming from JR Hakata station and walk Eastwards towards the hotel.
