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Single Room with shower booth,Non-smoking
13.8 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking
16.8 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Moderate Twin Room, Non-smoking
19.8 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Adjoining Moderate Twin Room, Non Smoking
19.6 square metres
2 Large Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale Kumamoto hotel in Chuo Ward with full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

With a stay at REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS, you'll be centrally located in Kumamoto, just a 3-minute walk from Kumamoto-jo Hall and 14 minutes by foot from Kumamoto Castle. This upscale hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Grandmesse Kumamoto and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sakura Machi Kumamoto.

Stay in one of 229 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee.

Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. This hotel also features 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 for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Languages spoken

  • Japanese

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REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS

7-2 Shinshigai, Kumamoto, Kumamoto 860-0803

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Total number of rooms - 229
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Full-service spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Distance from property (km) 0
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • Japanese

Room Amenities

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS offers 229 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Kumamoto hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

REF Kumamoto by VESSEL HOTELS has a restaurant on site.

Spa Services

  • Indoor public bath (no mineral springs)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

This property requires advance notice of the age and number of children staying at the property.

For the comfort of guests using the public bathing areas and other public facilities, this property does not permit guests with tattoos to use the facilities.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Property Registry Number – 指令(生衛)第184号

UnionPay

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 18

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 1800 for adults and JPY 900 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: JPY 1300 per night
  • 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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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).

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