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Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

3.0 star property
Hotel in Hofu with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Laundry room
Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets
Reception
Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae offers a convenient stay with easy access to public transit. Savor the free breakfast buffet, explore nearby attractions, and unwind in comfort knowing laundry facilities are available.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Toilet with electronic bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Single Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Single Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Semi Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Semi Double Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Comfort Single Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Comfort Semi Double Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Map
1-45 Ekiminamicho, Hofu, Yamaguchi-ken, 747-0801

What's nearby

  • Hofutenmangu Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mori Museum and Garden - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Yamaguchi University - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Ishin One Hundred Year Memorial Park - 20 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park - 28 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hofu Station - 5 min walk
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ミライザカ ルルサス防府店 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪いか鮮本家 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪シン・ドラゴンラーメン - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪サンエトワール 防府駅店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪カルビ大陸山口防府店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

Hotel in the business district
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the proximity to public transit and overall condition
Room features
All 207 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free internet.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with toilets with electronic bidets and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hofu Science Museum, Hofutenmangu Shrine, and Suokokubun-ji Temple. Mori Museum and Garden and Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hofu Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 447 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ayako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is so many option, so I will stay the hotel again with family. Just 3 minutes from Hofu station, Minato exit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If going to hofu this is the place to stay. Staff is excellent
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was free with a stay but it was gorgeous even though it was my second time and I would stay there again,
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

pleasant buffe style breakfast

I was really satisfied with stay at this hotel, especially with the buffe style breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for your hospitality and you made me wonderful memories. My family could drive to see me ( priority). I will chose this hotel again. Thank you so much from USA!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JU YEUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luggage was waiting in our toom
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

RYOSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
近くにイオンモールもあり、快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuji

通路の音が響き過ぎ
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

EIJI

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mikitaka

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

KAORU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
チェックアウト時に荷物を預かってもらい受け取り後もトイレで着替えや荷物の整理をロビーを使わせて頂けたりとても助かりました
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Atsushi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
快適に過ごすことができました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

MAKOTO

Liked: Staff & service
前にも利用させてもらいましたが、対応も良くとても利用しやすいホテルです 朝食も美味しく、スタッフの皆さんもいい笑顔で朝から元気が出ます
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの方々の対応が良くて施設も快適で満足しました
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAORU

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members excellent service and breakfast is great
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yamato

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kensuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
スタッフの対応もとても良かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
快適でした。ありがとうございますm(_ _)m
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nobuyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
駅に近く助かった。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenji

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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