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7.8

Very good

2,081 reviews

2,081 reviews

View3
Breakfast2
Housekeeping2
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8.0

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Ruins of Miyamoto Musashi's Old Residence

90 m

Namikizaka

140 m

Kamitori Street

210 m

Kumamoto Daijingu Shrine

260 m

Tateki Tani Statue

270 m

Popular landmarks
Shimotori Shotengai

470 m

Kato Shrine

510 m

Kumamon Square

600 m

Kato Kiyomasa Statue

720 m

Sakuranobaba Johsaien

740 m

Closest landmarks
Kumamotoshi Gendai Museum

430 m

Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto

440 m

Hinokuni Matsuri

440 m

Tetori Temman-gu

440 m

Kamitori Shopping Street

440 m

Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae

5-16,Joto-cho, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, 860-0846 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Kumamoto, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Kumamoto Castle. Rated with 3 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage and restaurant on-site.

Highlights

Located in heart of Kumamoto

Check-in [24-hour]

350 meters to public transportation

Inside city center

390 meters to Kumamoto Castle

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Important announcement -- "The breakfast buffet will be changed due to COVID-19.<br>Please contact the property for more details. "
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Golf course [on-site]

Restaurants

Smoking area

Laundry service

This property is in high demand!

13 travelers have booked today.

Value for money7.7
Location rating8.0
Nearest airportKumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Distance to airport14.6 km

Rooms available at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae

Very good
Room comfort & quality

7.9

Small Double Room Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Park view
  • 1 double bed
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Single - Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 single bed
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Twin - Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • Park view
  • 2 single beds
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Small Double Room Smoking
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Park view
  • 1 double bed
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Twin-B type Smoking (Castle View)
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  • Room size: 23 m²/248 ft²
  • Park view
  • 2 single beds
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Single - Smoking
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 single bed
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Hollywood Twin - Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Park view
  • 2 single beds
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Double Room with Small Double Bed and Castle View and No Cleaning Service - Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 single bed
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Hollywood Twin Room with No Cleaning Service- Non-Smoking
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds
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Double Room with Small Double Bed and No Cleaning Service - Smoking
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 1 single bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

Check-in is from 03:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The front desk is always open, day or night.

How do I get to Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is available for a fee of 900 JPY per day.

Is breakfast offered at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

Wake up to a great buffet breakfast at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae. A selection of food types including western and full american breakfast options is available for guests. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 1540 JPY if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hotel.

What are my dining options at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience. Meals served include breakfast, dinner and lunch. Western cuisine is available for guests. Dishes are served in a la carte and buffet during opening hours.

Can special events be hosted at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

You may choose an indoor venue for your special gathering. Large events and gatherings such as private events can be hosted at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae. Small or intimate events like birthday parties, entertainment events and graduation parties can also be accomodated. In-house catering service is offered to help your event go smoothly.

Can business events be hosted at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

On-site venues and convenient event services make Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae an ideal choice for hosting events such as corporate events, conferences and meetings. All available venues come in different styles and sizes and can accommodate up to 80 people. An extensive range of facilities and services including projector or LED display and free Wi-Fi is available to help your business meeting or event a successful one.

What is the smoking policy at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free. The hotel offers its guests both smoking and non-smoking rooms. You can request your preferred room type during booking, but please keep in mind that rooms are subject to availability.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

Fujisakigu-mae is the closest train, metro, or bus station, about 310 m away from Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae.

What restaurants are nearby Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae is located in Kumamoto, famous for good restaurants such as Suganoya, Yokobachi and Sairo.

What popular shopping places are close to Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae is located in Kumamoto area which features shopping places such as Shimotori Shotengai, Kamitori Shopping Street and Tsuruya Department Store.

What are popular attractions near Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae is located in Kumamoto area, which is famous for attractions such as Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji Jojuen Garden and Sakuranobaba Johsaien.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae?

Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae is located in the Kumamoto area, which is famous for natural sightseeing destinations such as Ochozu no Mori, Kinpo Zan and Unganji - Reigando Cave.

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What people love about Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae

  • 7.2

    Very good
    Cleanliness

    "Simple and clean hotel that is just walking distance to shopping streets"

    Leong

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    November 8, 2019

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "10. Very close to eating places,a Yakitori less than 5 minutes away nonsmoking.Really good."

    David

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    October 8, 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Spaciousness

    "Lobby is spacious."

    Choi

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    March 23, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 318 Kumamoto properties
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Cheapest price score
Room comfort score
7.9/10
Value for money score
7.7/10
Cleanliness score
7.7/10
Better than
94
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Better than
86
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of Kumamoto properties
Better than
83
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of Kumamoto properties
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Overall rating:

7.8

Very good
2,081 reviews
Cleanliness
7.6
Facilities
7.1
Location
8.0
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More about Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae

More about Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae

Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae

Get the most from an urban escape in Kumamoto when you book a room at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae. Located right in the city center, Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae saves you time and travel by letting you wake up right in the heart of the best neighborhood.
At Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hotel's available parking, right on-site. Front desk services including safety deposit boxes can assist with your needs.
Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? laundromat and laundry service offered at the hotel will keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
Each guestroom at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae is furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Some rooms at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae are equipped with air conditioning for your convenience. In-room entertainment such as cable TV, is provided for guests in select rooms. The hotel also offers a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed.
It's good to know that a hair dryer, toiletries and towels are provided in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae. If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the hotel. At any time of the day or night, you can serve yourself a snack at the hotel's vending machines.
Enjoy the countless activities offered at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the massage. Have some easy fun without traveling far, while playing golf course on site at Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae.


Around the property

One doesn't need to look far as the hotel enjoys close proximity to sightseeing options and local attractions. The best way to remember your time in Kumamoto is with a nice gift at Shimotori Shotengai located about 460 m away.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 96% of the city's accommodation.
Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 84% of the city's accommodation.
It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 85% of other accommodations in Kumamoto.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.1

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

5 mentions

Breakfast

3 mentions

Car Park

2 mentions

View

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet [LAN]
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • Golf course [on-site]
  • Massage
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Restaurants
  • Vending machine
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Grooming service
  • Heating in public area
  • Ironing service
  • Laundromat
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Kids meal
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Car park [charges apply]
  • Car park [on-site]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • American

Location

5-16,Joto-cho, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, 860-0846
Excellent
Location

8

Airports
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
    14.6 km 52 min drive
  • Saga Airport (HSG)
    54.1 km
Public transportation
  • Fujisakigu-mae
    320 m
  • Torichosuji Tram Station
    430 m
Hospital or clinic
  • NTT Nishinihon Kyushu Hospital
    980 m
Shopping
  • Shimotori Shotengai
    470 m
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    220 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    290 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Kumamoto Castle
    420 m
  • Shimotori Shotengai
    470 m
  • Kato Shrine
    510 m
  • Kumamon Square
    600 m
  • Kato Kiyomasa Statue
    720 m
  • Sakuranobaba Johsaien
    740 m
  • Shinshigai Shotengai
    1.0 km
  • Former Hosokawa Mansion
    1.0 km
  • JR Kumamoto Station
    2.8 km
  • Suizenji Jojuen Garden
    2.9 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Ruins of Miyamoto Musashi's Old Residence
    90 m
  • Namikizaka
    140 m
  • Kamitori Street
    210 m
  • Kumamoto Daijingu Shrine
    260 m
  • Tateki Tani Statue
    270 m
  • Takahashi Park
    270 m
  • Statues of Shonan Yokoi and Ishin
    280 m
  • Fujisakigu-mae
    320 m
  • Kumamoto Prefectual Traditional Crafts Center
    320 m
  • Soseki Natsume Uchitsuboi Old House
    370 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-out until10:00
Getting around
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)50
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)1540 JPY
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 JPY
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
  • Number of floors10
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 222
Parking
  • Daily parking fee900 JPY

Property announcements

The breakfast buffet will be changed due to COVID-19.
Please contact the property for more details.

The business hours of Rokka, the breakfast restaurant with a view of Kumamoto will be changed as below.

Period of change: From January 25, 2021 for the time being
Business hours: 06:30 AM to 09:00 AM (last order: 08:30 AM)

The serving method and hours of operation may be changed depending on the situation.

Reviews of Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.7
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10
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.1
Location8.0
Room comfort and quality7.9
Service8.1
Value for money7.7
High score for Kumamoto
Rating
9+ Exceptional (85)
8-9 Excellent (37)
7-8 Very Good (92)
6-7 Good (34)
<6 Below Expectation (70)
Time of the year
Mar - May (65)
Jun - Aug (74)
Sep - Nov (81)
Dec - Feb (98)

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8.8
Excellent
chea from Malaysia
Group
Small Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

Location strategic, staff are nice”

all the things is ok . except parking is not available for car height more then defined. this info does not include in the webpage

Reviewed June 30, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Soh from Singapore
Couple
Stayed 1 night in September 2019

pleasant stay ”

Helpful staff Near shops Clean hotel but room is small

Reviewed September 08, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Choi from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Small Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

Very good”

Quite small but enough. Too hot for the central air conditioning and heating system.

Reviewed April 14, 2019

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7.6
Very good
Jeremy from Japan
Solo traveler
Small Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in August 2021

Good hotel but a bit old-fashioned”

I got a good rate, so I chose this hotel. Everything was perfectly fine, but nothing was great. :-)

Reviewed August 30, 2021

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7.2
Very good
Leong from Singapore
Business traveler
Single - Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

Good location”

Simple and clean hotel that is just walking distance to shopping streets

Reviewed November 08, 2019

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6.8
Good
Poh from Singapore
Couple
Hollywood Twin - Non-Smoking
Stayed 4 nights in June 2019

Good”

Abit outdated, need some updating to do especially another newer hotel is opening close by. Carpark is for cars of limited height only and is chargeable.

Reviewed June 09, 2019

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7.2
Very good
Hsuan-Chen from Taiwan
Group
Small Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Nice”

will visit again

Reviewed March 29, 2021

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6.0
sharoz from Macau SAR, China
Solo traveler
Small Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

NIce stay”

For the travelers with car please note there is 900 yen charges for the parking

Reviewed February 11, 2019

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4.8
HENG from Singapore
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

Better go else where...”

Request a non smoking room not met .room carpet was dirty with stain .hair in the bath area. Given a room facing a huge water tank can hear the water pump sound .I will not go back again.

Reviewed November 13, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
YOU from South Korea
Couple
Small Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 5 nights in August 2018

Fabulous place with nice hospitality”

If you would like to feel and experience the local atmosphere in terms of hospitality, I would strongly recomment the Art Hotel Kumamotojomae. Nice location with fine service. Genuinely a great place to stay for some nights I think. Thank you so much!

Reviewed August 13, 2018

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9.2
Exceptional
Kana from Japan
Solo traveler
Single - Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in December 2017

reasonable,clean, good hotel”

it's quiet and good location which is 5 minuts walk from the city centre and they provide good service. There's not convenient store near the hotel, but overall I found it good hotel overall.

Reviewed December 25, 2017

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8.7
Excellent
Heidi from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Small Double Room Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in July 2015

Value for Money”

Good service, good location, comfortable

The hotel is close to the castle. Room is clean and comfortable. Staff is friendly and able to speak in English.

Reviewed July 30, 2015

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8.4
Excellent
amonrat from Thailand
Solo traveler
Single - Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in February 2018

Good place and valuable”

During my stay, the hotel was under renovation. It make me look over and difficult to find this hotel. However, the construction did not make a loud noise to disturb me.

Reviewed March 01, 2018

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7.6
Very good
Ka from Hong Kong SAR, China
Group
Hollywood Twin - Non-Smoking
Stayed 2 nights in March 2018

Very good”

Great location, friendly staff, reasonable price and service. Everything sounds ok except hot, stuffy room. There was no air con during Spring but during the day the temperature can hit 25C, heating up the room while we were out. We have to open the window through the night to let the cold air in.

Reviewed April 01, 2018

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7.6
Very good
WING from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
Twin - Non-Smoking City View
Stayed 2 nights in July 2018

Traditional hotel. Nice staff and service”

It's a bit far from station. Even the tram cannot reach there. The water tap is surprisingly old-fashioned. I hope the hotel can replace them. Staff are nice and helpful. Service is really good. Even when we did not require cleaning service, the staff gave us a bag of new towels and pillow cases etc which was real considerate. Near Kumamoto Castle and Natsume Soseki old home but it was under construction.

Reviewed August 02, 2018

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8.0
Excellent
Jun from Singapore
Group
Hollywood Twin - Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

Very good”

Generally good for a couple of nights stay. Basic amenities are all available, just a little old. Plus point is the castle is opposite the hotel. However, it's currently under restoration.

Reviewed May 14, 2018

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7.6
Very good
Tetsuya from Japan
Couple
Hollywood Twin - Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in August 2016

great location and warm service”

If you want to walk around the most exciting area of the city, this place is one of the best. Hotel itself is not a fancy one, but the service is just good enough.

Reviewed August 30, 2016

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8.0
Excellent
CHOI from South Korea
Solo traveler
Hollywood Twin - Non-Smoking
Stayed 3 nights in February 2018

Thank you”

They can speak English so almost people who can speak English are able to communicate with them easily. Room cleaning service is happening everyday 12pm it's nice. If you want to delay it, you can maybe. Room's size is little bit small so, i recommend to you that reserve bigger one than your plan

Reviewed February 10, 2018

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7.7
Very good
Leonard from United States
Solo traveler
Single - Non-Smoking
Stayed 1 night in June 2014

Great!”

Friendly staff, location, cleanliness

Just what I needed. I needed to be in the city overnight and the hotel provided me with that.

Reviewed June 30, 2014

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5.6
Dominic from Japan
Business traveler
Single Room - Non-Smoking, Eco Plan
Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

The Fantastic Staff are the only good point. ”

The staff were fantastic, but generally the hotel is grubby and in need of deep cleaning and redecoration. The breakfast was extremely disappointing with cold food and a cold room that was overcrowded - most guests were wearing their coats for good reason. The overworked staff were doing their best to cope, but the whole experience persuaded me to eat elsewhere.

Reviewed December 17, 2018

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