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REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS
4.0 star property

Upscale spa hotel near Kumamoto Castle
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

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Public bath
Public bath
Property entrance
Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Buffet

Overview of REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is AU$147
Price available on 17/5/2024

Check out the area

Map
7-2 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 860-0803
  • Popular Locationえびすや 新市街店1 min walk
  • Popular Location熱帯魚1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSakura Machi Kumamoto2 min walk
  • Popular LocationFujisakigumae station18 min walk
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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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bidet
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

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

Single Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

Adjoining Shower Booth Single Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double 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

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About the area

Kumamoto

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS is located in Chuo Ward, a neighbourhood in Kumamoto, and is in a shopping district. Kumamoto Airport Golf Course and Shiranui Onsen are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kumamoto Zoo and Botanical Garden and Kishapoppo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kumamoto Suizenji Stadium or Aqua Dome Kumamoto.
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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 hotel located in Chuo Ward
Located close to Kumamoto Castle, REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a vending machine
  • A lift and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 229 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • Heating, electrical adapters/chargers and phones

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 6:00 AM–9:30 AM 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property requires advance notice of the age and number of children staying at the property.
For the comfort of guests using the public bathing areas and other public facilities, this property does not permit guests with tattoos to use the facilities.
Property Registration Number 指令(生衛)第184号

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for 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

Is REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS located?

Located in Chuo Ward, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Sakura Machi Kumamoto and Kumamoto Castle. Shinshigai Shotengai and Kumamoto-jo Hall are also within 5 minutes. Fujisakigumae station is 18 minutes by foot and Kumamoto Station is 25 minutes.

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 305 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

Scott, KAILUA KONA

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good location and service
Stayed 5 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

10/10 Excellent

HIROKO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Amentities were amazing. The onsen is really nice. The lobby area has a drink bar and manga reading area. Convenient for public transit and shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023