Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae vs Hotel Route Inn Kumamoto Ekimae Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae vs Hotel Route Inn Kumamoto Ekimae
Overview
Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae
Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae
Hotel Route Inn Kumamoto Ekimae
Hotel Route Inn Kumamoto EkimaeLive Price Comparison
| Site | Ark Hotel Kumam... Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae | Hotel Route Inn... Hotel Route Inn Kumamoto Ekimae |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Ark Hotel Kumam... Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae | Hotel Route Inn... Hotel Route Inn Kumamoto Ekimae |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.1
(6,596)
|
8.1
(2,322)
|
| Booking.com |
7.9
(2,263)
|
7.8
(815)
|
| Expedia |
8.0
(994)
|
8.4
(912)
|
| Trip.com |
8.7
(333)
|
8.8
(292)
|
| Overall Average |
8.1
(10,186)
|
8.2
(4,341)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae | Hotel Route Inn Kumamoto Ekimae Hotel Route Inn Kumamoto Ekimae |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + High satisfaction with castle views directly from rooms and lounge | + Walkable 5 minutes to Kumamoto Station, convenient for airport buses and trams per many reviews |
| + Walkable to Sakura Machi Terminal, shopping, and dining for easy access | + Public bath praised repeatedly for relieving daily fatigue in the evening |
| + 10th-floor lounge with free drinks and castle view perfect for relaxing | + Staff friendly and helpful, mentioned across multiple sites |
| + Breakfast praised for taste and castle views | + Breakfast menu changes daily with tasty local specialties, common praise |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Facilities and furniture feel dated and worn | - Rooms and bathrooms look dated, dark, and worn per multiple reviews |
| - Central AC not adjustable, uncomfortable in hot summers | - Mentions of smoking room odors, sewer smells, and noise |
| - Mechanical parking tricky for large vehicles | |
Recommended For
Castle tourists
Families
Couples
Business travelers
|
Recommended For
Business travelers
Solo travelers
Couples
|
Guest Reviews
Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo Mae
Ark Hotel Kumamotojyo MaeRight in front of Kumamoto Castle, convenient parking and close to city center, want to return
Great castle view and value, near terminal
Spacious clean single room, enjoyed free drinks with castle view in lounge
Right by castle, walkable to shopping and food
Few washers
Wonderful castle view and convenient location
Hotel Route Inn Kumamoto Ekimae
Hotel Route Inn Kumamoto EkimaeGreat location opposite station, excellent breakfast, satisfying public bath, friendly staff
Friendly staff, satisfying breakfast, small but good onsen, convenient station front
5min to station, tasty local breakfast, bath good for fatigue
Near station, good breakfast, fine wifi
Bathroom a bit dated
Convenient near station, helpful staff
Location Comparison
Distance: 2.5km
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