Published date: July 16, 2024
[Accommodation Experience] REF Kumamoto by Vessel Hotels
Room Type Stayed
Shower booth single
1 guest(s)
375 ~
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Experience of the stay
I came to "REF Kumamoto by Vessel Hotels" located in the city center of Kumamoto City, Karashima-cho, with HafH.
First, regarding access, since I traveled from Hakata by car on the day of my stay, I attempted to park at the nearby "Karashima Park Underground Parking," which is a partner parking lot of REF Kumamoto by Vessel Hotels, but it was already full.
I had to park at another partner parking lot, "Pasuto 24 Karashima Park."
It seems that there is also "Park City 24h Shinshigai Parking" as a partner parking lot.
Moreover, the area around Karashima-cho station is very crowded with cars.
If you are coming to REF Kumamoto by Vessel Hotels by car, please make sure to check the parking location in advance.
The room I stayed in was a standard single.
It was simple and not very spacious, but since the facility is new, it has a clean feel.
It is the type where the washbasin and other amenities are installed in the room, which is common in new hotels.
All standard amenities are provided near the washbasin.
The shower room is clean, but since there is a large bath, I think it won't be used very often.
Sometimes, business hotels have very cramped toilets, but the toilet was reasonably spacious and usable.
The shared space lounge area is spacious and open.
Drinks are self-serve and unlimited.
There is even a manga space where you can pull out your favorite manga from the bookshelf and enjoy it.
On the floor of the large bath, there is a vending machine with a great selection of alcohol, ice cream, cans, bottled water, and juice boxes. It's like a hot spring facility, which is wonderful.
Additionally, there was a massage machine installed.
I immediately used it after my bath (I believe it was 300 yen per use).
Karashima-cho is a bit away from Kumamoto Station, about 13 minutes by streetcar, but it feels like there are more delicious restaurants in Karashima-cho than around Kumamoto Station.
If you want to enjoy tasty dishes when you come to Kumamoto, I recommend Karashima-cho.
It's also about a 10-minute walk from the hotel to the tourist attraction "Kumamoto Castle," making it a perfect hotel for both sightseeing and business purposes.
If you are looking for a hotel near Karashima-cho station, why not give it a try?
Experiences during the trip
While traveling from Hakata to Kumamoto, I drove to Mount Aso.
The view from Daikanbo on a sunny day at Mount Aso was spectacular.
I also visited "Shirakawa Suigen," a spot where you can drink the spring water from Mount Aso, and the water was incredibly delicious.
There was also a shop nearby where I could enjoy coffee made from Shirakawa Suigen water, and that coffee was exceptionally good as well.
After arriving in Kumamoto City, I went for dinner.
When you think of Kumamoto, you think of "basashi" (horse sashimi).
It was delicious.
The next day, I visited "Kumamoto Castle," which is within walking distance from the hotel.
For lunch, I enjoyed a bowl of Akagyu beef rice made from Aso's Akagyu, and it was also delicious.
If you get tired of basashi in Kumamoto, definitely try Akagyu.Get Extra Bonus Coins! Sign up with this user's referral code now!