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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$84
$77 nightly
$84 total
May 6 - May 7

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7-2 Shinshigai, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto, 860-0803
  • Place, Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sakura Machi Kumamoto
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kumamoto Castle
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kumamoto (KMJ)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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Single Room, Non Smoking (Shower Booth) | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking (Shower Booth)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 149 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 181 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Moderate Twin Room, Non-smoking | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Moderate Twin Room, Non-smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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

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  • Sleeps 3

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

Single Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Kumamoto

With a stay at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, you'll be centrally located in Kumamoto, steps from Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street and within a 5-minute walk of Sakura Machi Kumamoto. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sakura-no-baba Josaien and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kumamoto Castle.

What's nearby

  • Sunroad Shinshigai Shopping Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kumamoto-jo Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kumamoto City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kumamoto Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Suidocho Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • Fujisakigumae station - 18 min walk
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪らーめん おっぺしゃん 熊本本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪うどん居酒屋 ふく泉 新市街地店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪酒湊 本店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪相撲寿司大砲部屋 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪えびすや - ‬1 min walk

About this property

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS offers 229 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). This service features separate men and women areas.
Stay in one of 229 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and blackout drapes/curtains.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
At REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (JPY 1,300 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,800 for adults and JPY 900 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Breakfast is not included in the Breakfast Included rate for children ages 6-18. Breakfast is available on site for the listed surcharge.

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
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1800 for adults and JPY 900 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1300 per night (787 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Hotel
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Kumamoto
REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Hotel Kumamoto

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 624 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 624 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 624 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 624 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 624 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kyungmin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bathhouse and sauna here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gyeongjin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dahyun

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ken Chun Fai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great size of room, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daigo

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hyunchang

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Minghsuan

Clean and nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice Location + Great Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

hojin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

euna

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNGHUN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goof
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DoHee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

min jung

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kun-Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spa, great service. Can't ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bong gue

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHUN CHUAN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

EUNYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAMIKO

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

yulee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanyoung

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and Location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

KEUNBAE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Small room

Smallest room size was very inconvenient
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

YongHo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay. They provide Stickers for small tattoos you might have. The spa/ sentimental was really refreshing after travelling. The facilities were also very clean and the interior was well lit and furnished in a bright tone, which made everything fell very cozy and clean. Staff was very nice and polite. The surrounding area is also very convient, super close to a big modern mall “Sakura”. Had a very pleasant stay, would definitely visit again.
Solo Room
Manga library in the lounge area
Nice Kumamon Mascot Decoration
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025