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REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

4.0 star property
Upscale spa hotel near Kumamoto Castle

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Public bath
Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1800 per person)
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Explore the area

Map
7-2 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 860-0803
  • Popular LocationSakura Machi Kumamoto2 min walk
  • Popular LocationKumamoto-jo Hall3 min walk
  • Popular LocationKumamoto Castle14 min walk
  • AirportKumamoto (KMJ)46 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Single Room with shower booth,Non-smoking

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room with shower booth,Non-smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 13.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 16.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Moderate Twin Room, Non-smoking

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate Twin Room, Non-smoking

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 19.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Adjoining Moderate Twin Room, Non Smoking

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Adjoining Moderate Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 19.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room with Shower

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Futon

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Moderate Twin Room

Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Adjoining Shower Booth Single Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Public bath
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Laundry
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (429)
The price is NZ$168
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jun - 6 Jun
CANDEO HOTELS KUMAMOTO SHINSHIGAI

About the area

Kumamoto

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS puts you in the heart of Kumamoto, within steps of Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Shinshigai Shotengai. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa and a restaurant. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily. .Near this 4-property class Chuo Ward hotel, you'll find Kumamoto Castle.

What's nearby

  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 2 min walk
  • Kumamoto-jo Hall - 3 min walk
  • Kumamoto City Hall - 7 min walk
  • Kumamoto Castle - 14 min walk
  • Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Fujisakigumae station - 18 min walk
  • Kumamoto (KMJ) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • 松屋 - 1 min walk
  • すき家 - 1 min walk
  • 雑魚屋 - 2 min walk
  • えびすや 新市街店 - 1 min walk
  • ぺいあのプラス - 2 min walk

About this property

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

Upscale spa hotel near Kumamoto Castle
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS offers its guests a full-service spa. REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a lift.
  • 229 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Dining venue
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS offers 229 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Kumamoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath. This service features separate men's and women's areas.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,300 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: JPY 1,800 for adults and JPY 900 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Full-service spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Breakfast is not included in the Breakfast Included rate for children ages 6-18. Breakfast is available on site for the listed surcharge.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1800 for adults and from JPY 900 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1300 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property Registration Number 指令(生衛)第184号

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Hotel
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Kumamoto
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Hotel Kumamoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

As of 22 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS on 26 May 2024 start from NZ$131.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS.

Does REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

No, REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

Yep, you can grab a meal at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

No, only service animals are allowed.

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 313 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 313 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sung

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location and service
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yin Lai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Finnegan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yassin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Excellent location.
Nice hotel. The stay was very good. Room was comfortable though a bit small. Location of hotel was excellent! Credit to the hotel staff who helped me to find my personal pillow and sent it to my next hotel in Nagasaki. Thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

YUKINORI

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

KAZUKI

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jean Guy

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023