Kumamoto Hotel Castle

This Hotel is located in downtown Kumamoto and is also close to the tram line.Right in front of it, you can enjoy the view of Kumamoto Castle beautifully illuminated across the river.From the outside, I thought it might be an older Hotel, but once inside the lobby it had a classic feel. Above all, the Room—including the interior and bathroom—was new, stylish, spacious, and didn’t feel dated at all, so I was able to stay very comfortably.The amenities were plentiful, and I was happy to find a coffee server as well.The breakfast buffet didn’t have a huge selection, but each item was delicious with plenty of local specialties. It was fun choosing from many types of miso. I was also surprised by how large the bread portions were; they were tasty, and with so many kinds of jam available I ended up going back for seconds.The hospitality was excellent, and I had a truly wonderful time in Kumamoto.

I was captivated by the spacious, dignified lobby. With impressive paintings and plenty of sofas, it has a sense of comfort and elegance that newer Hotels often lack, and it became one of my favorites. The Room does feel a bit old, but given its history that was expected, and it was very clean, so I had a comfortable stay. One small thing: I would have appreciated a bath towel for lathering while washing in the bath.The breakfast buffet had just the right variety, and everything tasted great. It was fun to choose the miso for the miso soup myself, and there were too many tempting items—Hotel curry, Chinese-style rice porridge, Kumamoto karashi renkon (mustard lotus root), and more—that I wished I could have tried them all if my stomach allowed.This is a Hotel I definitely want to stay at again on my next trip to Kumamoto. I hope you will continue for many years to come. Thank you very much.