Hotel Third Place Hakata

Everything was great, except for the room being a bit small. Having stayed in many Japanese hotels, I'm used to that. The location is super convenient, just a five-minute walk from Hakata Station. Even though it's right by the railway tracks, it was surprisingly quiet. The room was clean and tidy, small but well-equipped with everything you need. It was a thoughtful touch that the front desk provided toiletries, coffee, and tea bags for guests to take freely.

The room isn't huge but it has everything you need. The front desk also offers a good variety of personal toiletries. The bathroom is small but practical. The weather wasn't great, but I had a very pleasant stay. The front desk staff were very polite.

Booked this for a friend because the hotel our main group was staying at was fully booked. It's really close to Hakata Station, so getting around, shopping, and dining are all super convenient. My friend had a great stay and highly recommends it!

To save on budget, I chose this hotel about a 10-minute walk from Hakata Station. I booked the most basic double room. The room was genuinely small; you'd step in and immediately be at the bed. The 1.35m bed was fine for two people, but one side was right against the wall. There was no space to fully open a large suitcase. For a travel style of leaving early and returning late, the location and room setup were decent enough. The 10:00 AM checkout was a bit early, but thankfully, Hakata Station has plenty of luggage lockers, so it wasn't too much hassle.