KOKO HOTEL Premier Hakata

The hotel's location is excellent. It's just a 20-meter walk across the road from where the airport bus drops you off. Going out for shopping and dining is easy and convenient. There's a supermarket right at the hotel entrance, which is great for grabbing a beer or anything else to take back to your room. The front desk staff were very friendly, and luggage storage/retrieval was seamless. The room itself was spacious and clean, and the bathroom followed the standard Japanese three-fixture style. However, there's one issue I don't understand: I stayed on the 7th floor, and both the hallway and my room had a strong body odor. Even the bedding had a heavy, washed-in body odor. This indicates that the hotel's odor elimination and deodorizing efforts are insufficient, something I've never encountered in my many stays at various hotels in Japan. Despite the hotel facilities not being too old or dated, it feels poorly maintained, and the comfort of the stay was subpar.

The hotel is very close to Hakata Station, with a drugstore and 7-Eleven nearby, which is quite convenient. The room is also spacious. However, cleaning services are only provided if you stay for more than three days; for a two-day stay, there's no room cleaning.

The rooms are quite old and cramped. The prices were too high for a holiday, but the only good thing is that it's very close to Hakata. Having a 7-Eleven downstairs is super convenient. Not suitable for families with children.

The hotel is conveniently located about a 5-6 minute walk from Hakata Station. The hotel itself is quite good, and the rooms are pretty spacious. There are many restaurants nearby, and even more options at Hakata Station, which is incredibly convenient. There are also coffee shops, including a Starbucks, in the vicinity. Getting to the nearby subway is also very easy. I would definitely stay here again if I have the chance to visit Hakata, Fukuoka.

Facilities: The hotel is quite new, built in '21. I stayed on the fifth floor, and they have an ice machine and a water dispenser, so it's fine even if the room doesn't come with complimentary water. This is also the only hotel where you can request an extra bed and the rooms are 40 square meters. They even store luggage until my next stay. I checked with all the five-star hotels around, and they either had small rooms, expensive rooms, couldn't add a bed, or couldn't store luggage for an extended period. This truly is a major highlight! Cleanliness: I have to complain about the cleanliness. In room 507, the bathroom sink didn't have a cover, and there were a lot of small flying insects inside. I sprayed mosquito repellent here, and I only realized the extent of the problem when many of them died at the drain opening. My son even got bites on his chest! Environment: It's super convenient, only about 150 meters from Hakata Chikushi-guchi. Yodobashi Camera is right across the street, so you can shop 'til you drop – it's fantastic! There are also many convenience stores nearby. Service: The breakfast selection isn't huge, but it's fine for one day. I highly recommend the breakfast coffee; it's very rich.

Overall, my stay was quite good. The hotel's location is excellent, right next to a 7-Eleven, which made buying things very convenient. You need to pick up toiletries from the lobby, and the room is cleaned every three days, which is fine as long as you know beforehand. The room was clean and tidy, with complete facilities and great service. I highly recommend this place for anyone traveling to Hakata; there's even a Musashi nearby.

The twin room was spacious enough for two suitcases, and the location was excellent, very close to Hakata Station. I also appreciated that the pick-up/drop-off point for my day trip was right near the hotel. Although there was no daily room cleaning for extended stays, they did provide fresh towels and garbage bags. Overall, it's a good value-for-money hotel near Hakata Station in Fukuoka.