I should say to start that this is not the type of hotel where we would typically stay. We were with a group who made the choice. While some of the hotel is lovely, particularly the restaurant atrium area and the rooms are very pleasant, the lobby is large and not welcoming. Staff are helpful and answer questions but not... more

Before I begin, I should mention that I have stayed in hotels in about 30 different countries from the very cheapest to the most expensive, and that my parents used to own one, so I have a pretty good idea of how a hotel should be run. This has got to be my worse hotel experience ever. In August 2008... more

Beautiful hotel with great services and fantastic views of Fukuoka. Hotel rooms either face the Fukuoka Tower side or the Yahoo Dome side, both offerring great views of the city and the sea. Entrance to the swimming pool and jacuzzi area cost less than 1600 yen per person for hotel guests. Bus services to Tenjin and Hakata stop within the... more

Dramatic new hotel next to the Yahoo baseball stadium. The hotel is not near the center of town or shopping. My single room was _much_ larger than average for Japan. Nice selection of amenities. The only English TV channel (BBC) had English and Japanese voices speaking at once. My room smelled of cigarette smoke but was OK after I turned... more

I had a three nights stay at this wonderful hotel. All rooms have boosted an excellent sea views over a sport stadium/dome or the Fukuoka tower. The lobby are is well litted by natural lights thanks to the enormous glass wall. The service is excellent and the location is great. Although it is not near the city centre, the city... more