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REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street

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Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1800 per person)
Public bath
Property entrance
Public bath
Public bath
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, near historic Kumamoto Castle, offers a comfortable base with practical amenities. Travelers enjoy the indoor public bath after exploring nearby Shinshigai Shotengai. The on-site restaurant and in-room WiFi add convenience to their stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room, Non Smoking (Shower Booth) | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Moderate Twin Room, Non-smoking | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate Twin Room, Non-smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Moderate Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 3

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

Single Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

ROH Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

Accessible Single Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

Moderate Twin Room With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Map
7-2 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 860-0803

What's nearby

  • Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kumamoto-jo Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kumamoto Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Suidocho Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Fujisakigumae station - 18 min walk
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪うどん居酒屋 ふく泉 新市街地店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪相撲寿司大砲部屋 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪味ひときれ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪熊本ラーメン赤のれん - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪えびすや - ‬1 min walk

About this property

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

Upscale hotel near Sakura Machi Kumamoto
Located close to Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and 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 like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 229 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and electrical adapters/chargers

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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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,300 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,800 for adults and JPY 900 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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 at the property
For any questions, 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

Property 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
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

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.

How much is parking at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

Limited spots are available.

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?

Check-out 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 hotel is steps from Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and Sakura Machi Kumamoto. Sakura-no-baba Josaien and Kumamoto Castle are also within 15 minutes. Suidocho Tram Stop is 12 minutes by foot and Fujisakigumae station is 18 minutes.

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