7 Hotels in Fukuoka City for a Weekend Refresher

Fukuoka's airport is so close to the city center that you might wonder if you're landing in the middle of the city. If you take the subway from Fukuoka Airport, you will arrive at JR Hakata Station, the hub for sightseeing, in just 5 minutes. The downtown area, where you can enjoy classic gourmet dishes such as ramen and mentaiko, and the bay area, where you can enjoy the soothing nature, are also nearby. Fukuoka is a place where you can start sightseeing as soon as you arrive, making it the perfect place to take advantage of an impromptu vacation and go on a trip for a change of scenery.

After enjoying Fukuoka's gourmet food and beautiful scenery, check into a hotel where you can relax on your own. Relax in onsen or spa, or indulge in a good book. There are also unique hotels that specialize in sleep. Refresh your mind and body at a hotel where you can spend time to yourself without being disturbed.

"THE BASICS FUKUOKA" is located about 7 minutes walk from JR Hakata Station Chikushi Exit. The atrium lobby has a huge bookshelf lined with 5,000 books that will leave you overwhelmed. Enjoy discovering new books in the shiny interior of the facility, which just opened in 2020, and be enchanted by the sounds of jazz. More than just staying overnight, you can spend a night that will tickle your intellectual curiosity.

All 20 types of rooms are decorated with a simple yet luxurious interior. It's also fashionable to have names like "Chapter," "Episode," and "Story" after the books that are also placed in the lobby.

The theme of the bookshelf in the lobby is "Library Around the World." It contains a wide selection of domestic and international books selected by experts. Book lovers can't help but get excited because they can actually pick up a book and read it anywhere they like, such as the lobby or their room. Find a book that suits your mood.

Guests staying in the 19 rooms "Episode" on the 2nd floor and the 2 rooms "Story" on the 6th floor can spend a more elegant time in the private lounge. You can also bring your own books here, so it's a good idea to immerse yourself in reading while relaxing in this high-quality space.

HOTEL GREAT MORNING is about a 5-minute walk from Nakasu Kawabata Station, which is about a 10-minute subway ride from Fukuoka Airport. This area is convenient for going to Fukuoka's two major downtown areas, Hakata and Tenjin. It's a perfect location for sightseeing, as you can walk to Kushida Shrine, which is famous for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, and the Hakata Traditional Crafts Museum, where you can learn about Hakata's culture.

This is a hotel that has been certified as a ``Nice Inn for Sleep'' that focuses on creating an environment where you can sleep soundly. There are many ingenuity to help you get a good night's sleep, such as next-generation heating and cooling systems used throughout the building and original bedding. You can spend a comfortable night surrounded by natural materials that calm your mind and body, such as bamboo desks and bed frames, bamboo rayon towels, and original toothpaste made from natural ingredients.

Thanks to F-CON, a next-generation heating and cooling system that does not use wind, the inside of the room is very comfortable with less noise and less dry air. I'm glad that I don't have to worry about dry skin or throat, which tends to be a problem when staying at a hotel. If you fall asleep wrapped in the finest mattress and duvet made in collaboration with a long-established bedding manufacturer, you will be able to sleep soundly for the first time in a long time and wake up refreshed.

If you're staying at HOTEL GREAT MORNING, be sure to choose a plan that includes breakfast. This breakfast is served in the form of room service. You can spend what should be a hectic morning slowly and elegantly in your room. For the menu, you can choose between Japanese food, which is kind to the body, such as brown rice rice balls, or Western food, which mainly features croissants from a long-established Western confectionery shop in Hakata.

It's in a great location, directly connected to Hakata Subway Station, so you can access it without worrying about the weather. It's right in front of you when you exit the Chikushi exit from JR Hakata Station. The eye-catching exterior is surrounded by green plants and is magically lit up at night. On the top floor there is a large natural onsen bath and an outdoor pool where you can refresh your mind and body.

All rooms are spacious and luxurious, over 30 square meters in size. Bright light streams in from the large windows. The mattress, which was jointly developed with luxury mattress manufacturer Sealy, has a built-in sheet that generates negative ions. Enjoy the luxury of having a room to yourself, which is full of features that will relieve your fatigue, such as a spacious separate bathroom.

The top floor is an open spa area. In the outdoor area, you can enjoy a natural onsen pool, Jacuzzi bath and footbath. Guests can use this for free! Enjoy a drink or snack by the pool and you'll feel like you're at a resort♡In the indoor space, you can relax in the indoor bath or steam sauna.

The hotel also has a restaurant where you can enjoy a la carte and course meals made with ingredients from all over Kyushu, a cafe where you can enjoy afternoon tea, and a bar with a beautiful night view. If you eat your favorite food in an open space and spend your time relaxing, your stomach and soul will be satisfied.

"HILLTOP RESORT FUKUOKA" is a hotel located on a slightly elevated location a little away from the city center, about 15 minutes by taxi from JR Hakata Station. The hotel is fully equipped with facilities such as a large communal bath, a fitness room, a restaurant with a nice view, and a library. You can get away from the hustle and bustle and heal your daily fatigue in an extraordinary space.

The rooms range from singles to suites, Japanese-style rooms, and Western-style rooms. The natural interior, the scenery outside the window, and the greenery of the mountains will gently soothe your soul. Relax in a hideaway-like space and enjoy your alone time.

In the spa area on the 3rd floor, guests can work up a sweat while overlooking Fukuoka city in the fitness room exclusively for guests, or soak in the natural hot water while overlooking the greenery.Relax with a luxurious view. It would be nice to receive a luxurious all-hands treatment once in a while.

After refreshing yourself with a relaxation menu, fill your stomach with exquisite cuisine while admiring the view. "HILLTOP RESORT FUKUOKA" has several restaurants with beautiful views, but the open-air garden terrace is recommended during the warmer months. Spend your time relaxing and relaxing in the open space.

Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion is about a 7-minute walk from the Hakata Exit of JR Hakata Station. The popular large commercial facility "Canal City Hakata" East Building is also right in front of the hotel, making it a convenient location for sightseeing. Even though it is located in the middle of the city, there is an open-air bath on the top floor for the exclusive use of guests. The lobby on the first floor is decorated with books and artwork related to Hakata, creating a tourist atmosphere within the hotel.

The beige-based room has a gentle atmosphere and is decorated with art panels using Hakata-ori ceremonial patterns, giving you a feel of Hakata's traditional culture. The pop yellow accent color used in the interior somehow gives me energy.

The public bath on the top floor is exclusively for guests, so you can visit it in your nightwear and slippers from your room. It's nice to be able to go to the public bath from your room while feeling relaxed. There is a sleeping bath, a sauna, and an open-air open-air bath, where you can relax and enjoy the view of the sky. In the stylish powder room, you can take time to care for your hair and skin after taking a bath.

`` Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion'' is particular about its breakfast.You can enjoy seasonal Fukuoka gourmet food starting in the morning, with a focus on ingredients from Kyushu and Fukuoka. Fresh fish sent directly from the farm, seaweed harvested from the Ariake Sea, mentaiko, local delicacies such as game stew, etc. A wide variety of side dishes go perfectly with Fukuoka-produced rice. Fill your stomach and recharge your energy for the day.

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Hakata is conveniently located about a 4-minute walk from JR Hakata Station's Hakata Exit. This is a hotel with a warm concept of wanting to be a "home on your travels." Bright light shines into the lounge, large public bath, and relaxation space, creating a relaxing space with a gentle feel. There is also a convenience store on the first floor, making it convenient for quick shopping.

The rooms are equipped with a variety of thoughtful amenities, including air purifiers, massage machines, soft nightwear, and organic amenities.

The "Comfort Single" room on the top 14th floor is equipped with items that will help you refresh yourself and that women will love, such as a three-way mirror for easy makeup application, a hair iron, and a foot massager to relieve fatigue. Relax in a bright room and spend some time rewarding yourself for your hard work.

The bright and clean large public bath has an indoor bath, an open-air bath, and even a sauna. The hot water here is a nice natural onsen. If you take a relaxing soak in the hot onsen surrounded by greenery, you'll be able to detox from your travel fatigue and everyday stress.The powder corner is also spacious, so you can take your time to care for your skin after taking a bath.

``THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier'' is about a 7-minute walk from JR Hakata Station's Hakata Exit. It is in a great location, just a short walk from the popular large commercial facility "Canal City Hakata". This is a hotel with a calm atmosphere, featuring an exterior with a Hakata-ori motif and a modern Japanese design. Relax and enjoy your time in the spacious public bath, fitness room for guests only, and restaurant that uses plenty of Kyushu ingredients.

The rooms are located on the 5th to 14th floors, surrounded by interiors with a calm atmosphere, and warm light streams in from the windows. All rooms have Simmons beds and are fully stocked with amenities, including Imabari towels that are comfortable to the touch. Having a USB charging port next to the bed is very convenient. You can lounge around in a comfortable bed or relax on a sofa next to a bright window.

There is a large public bath on the 4th floor of the hotel that guests can use free of charge. The women's bath has a design of ``Sagemon'', which are decorated during Doll's Festival in Fukuoka's popular tourist destination ``Yanagawa'', making it a stylish space where you can feel the Fukuoka feel while taking a bath. If you sweat hard in the steam sauna, you'll feel refreshed.

``HAKATA LOUNGE'' on the top floor is a special space that can only be used by guests staying on this floor. In addition to drinks and snacks, you can also enjoy alcoholic beverages in the evening. Spend a luxurious time in a spacious space without worrying about being seen.

Spacious public baths, unusual interiors, fitness facilities, and spas...There are many hotels in Fukuoka where you can stay and refresh yourself♪For your next holiday, why not visit Fukuoka, which is easily accessible from the airport, and refresh yourself? What do you think? Let's spend time rewarding ourselves for always working hard and recharge our energy!