Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station

Having stayed at Kumamoto Blossom for a few nights prior, moving to this hotel felt like a stark contrast – the difference was immense. Plus, accommodation in Fukuoka is quite expensive, and for ¥1700 a night, this place really only meets the standards of a budget hotel. 1. The location is excellent, right next to Hakata JR Station, making it a transportation hub. Getting to the airport is also convenient. 2. The hotel's housekeeping was rather casual. One day, we went out for breakfast, put up the 'please make up room' sign, and when we returned after breakfast, it was already done. However, on another day, the cleaning staff inexplicably missed a dirty towel in the bathroom, leaving it in its original spot... The details were also quite dirty. 3. The biggest complaint is that the bathroom and toilet are combined, but there's no wet/dry separation! The water pressure from the showerhead was also just average. 4. On the positive side, the front desk staff had excellent English and good service. Kids staying there could pick a toy from a gashapon machine, which was a nice touch. 5. The best thing about this hotel is the food! The breakfast was incredibly diverse, and the teppanyaki beef burgers and fresh orange juice were perfect. The free evening drinks and late-night snacks were also quite good.

The hotel is diagonally opposite Hakata Station, with Starbucks and Hankyu nearby on the second floor, making it extremely convenient to travel to other cities in Northern Kyushu via JR and limited express trains. The breakfast was varied and plentiful, though there wasn't much I particularly liked. There's no public bath.

The room is small, but the location is super convenient, right above the subway station, with excellent connections to everywhere.

The room was tiny, but the breakfast was good. The rooftop garden on the 5th floor had a nice ambiance, though the food there wasn't great. The location is excellent, especially if you book day tours through Trip.com, as the morning meeting point is right outside the hotel.

The Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station's biggest selling point is its excellent location. It's just a 1-minute walk from the station exit, with a direct underground passage to the subway, and an airport bus stop right outside. This makes traveling to and from the airport and taking the JR to other parts of Kyushu incredibly convenient, with no hassle even with large luggage. The rooms are clean and tidy, and for a city hotel, the space is quite generous, making it easy to store luggage. The breakfast quality is outstanding, with a rich variety of options, including many local Hakata specialties. The hotel also offers self-service laundry and a terrace lounge, along with complimentary snacks and drinks in the evening. Overall, the facilities are new and the service is on point, making it suitable for both business travelers and tourists. The only minor drawback is the higher room rates during peak season, so booking in advance is recommended.