With a stay at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, you'll be centrally located in Kumamoto, steps from Sakura Machi Kumamoto and within a 5-minute walk of Shinshigai Shotengai. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sakura-no-baba Josaien and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kumamoto Castle.
What's nearby
Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Shinshigai Shotengai - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kumamoto-jo Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kumamoto Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Fujisakigumae station - 18 min walk
Kumamoto Airport (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
大衆酒場 パーラーヒバリ - 1 min walk
About this property
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Sakura Machi Kumamoto
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS offers 229 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas.
Stay in one of 229 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and blackout drapes/curtains.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
At REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS has a restaurant on site.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Limited on-site parking
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Off-site parking within 787 ft (JPY 1300 per night)
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–9:30 AM: JPY 1800 for adults and JPY 900 for children
1 restaurant
Family friendly
Children's games
Children's toys
Laundry facilities
Pushchair
Conveniences
Lift
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Spa
Indoor public bath (no minerals)
Outdoor public bath (no minerals)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille signage
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 90
Magnifying mirror
Step-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchairs available on site
More
Designated smoking areas
Shared microwave
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Electrical adapters/chargers
In-room massage
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Slippers
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1800 for adults and JPY 900 for children
Nearby parking fee: JPY 1300 per night (787 ft away)
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-authorize 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.
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
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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!