REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

Hotel with restaurant, near Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street

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Where to?

Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Daily buffet breakfast (JPY 1800 per person)

Located near Kumamoto Castle, REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS offers a luxurious retreat with an indoor public bath and laundry facilities. With a restaurant on site and in-room WiFi, guests can unwind after exploring Shinshigai Shotengai.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

Restaurant
Breakfast available
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Microwave in a common area
Water dispenser
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage

For families (6)

Children stay free
Laundry facilities
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Digital TV service

$86 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Tomorrow

Nov 5 - Nov 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Single Room, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Bidet

Electric kettle

Digital channels

Daily housekeeping

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bidet

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Shower/tub combination

Electric kettle

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Moderate Twin Room, Non-smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Bidet

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Shower/tub combination

Electric kettle

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2

Moderate Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Premium Room

Sleeps 3

Single Room with Shower

Exceptional

Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2

ROH Non-smoking

Sleeps 2

Accessible Single Room Non Smoking

Sleeps 2

Moderate Twin Room With Extra Bed

Sleeps 3

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Spa
Parking available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$93 total

Dec 2 - Dec 3

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Kumamoto-jo Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kumamoto Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 53 min drive
Fujisakigumae station - 18 min walk
Kumamoto Station - 25 min walk
Kumamoto Minami Station - 29 min walk
Suidocho Tram Stop - 12 min walk

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

When you stay at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kumamoto-jo Hall and Kumamoto Castle. Free perks include WiFi and wired internet. Public transportation is close by: Suidocho Tram Stop is just 12 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 229 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability

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.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Onsite parking limited
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
- Offsite parking within 787 ft (JPY 1300 per night)

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Shared microwave
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Children's games
Toys
Bed rails
Stroller

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Wheelchairs available on site
Magnifying mirror
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

In-room massage

Freshen up

Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and free wired internet
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 1800 for adults and JPY 900 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 1300 per night (787 ft away)
Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Guests with tattoos are not able to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

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

Also known as

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Hotel

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REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Hotel Kumamoto

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street (1-min walk) and Sakura Machi Kumamoto (2-min walk), along with Sakura-no-baba Josaien (11-min walk) and Kumamoto Castle (14-min walk).