HOTEL R9 The Yard Nakama vs Smile Hotel Kokura

Same City · Kitakyushu Distance: 16.1km
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HOTEL R9 The Yard Nakama

★★★★ 4-Star
8.7 210
Kitakyushu
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Smile Hotel Kokura

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.7 278
Kitakyushu
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.4 (273)
8.4 (443)
Booking.com
8.3 (193)
6.9 (34)
Expedia
7.8 (22)
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Trip.com
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9.0 (65)
Overall Average
8.7 (488)
8.7 (542)

Strengths & Weaknesses

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nakama Smile Hotel Kokura
Strengths Strengths
+ Parking directly in front of the room makes luggage handling very convenient + Many reviews note it is very close to Kokura Station and connected to the arcade shopping street, making movement convenient
+ Opened in 2023, the facilities are generally clean and comfortable + Rooms are praised for cleanliness, with daily towel and slipper changes
+ Good accessibility with 24-hour supermarkets and restaurants nearby + Staff are described as friendly and willing to change rooms to quieter ones when requested
+ Complimentary coffee and simple frozen food services are well-received + Breakfast buffet is repeatedly mentioned as satisfying for the price
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Vibrations may be felt in the room during high winds due to the container structure - Rooms are small, making it inconvenient to open luggage
- The bathroom space is designed to be quite compact - High step between bathroom and toilet is repeatedly mentioned as inconvenient
- Some concerns regarding ventilation and soundproofing in certain rooms - Facilities feel somewhat dated and cigarette smell is noted on some floors

Recommended For

Road trippers Solo travelers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers

Guest Reviews

HOTEL R9 The Yard Nakama

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

The room was clean and parking right in front of the room made moving luggage very easy.

The drink service was temporarily out of order.

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Interesting container rooms, very clean and well-equipped. Perfect for those traveling by car.

Expedia 10.0 Family

Great service and comfortable environment. Conveniently located near supermarkets and restaurants.

Smile Hotel Kokura

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Good location, well cleaned, friendly staff

Trip.com 10 Solo traveler

Good location and large bed, comfortable for solo stay

Location Comparison

Distance: 16.1km

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