Fukuoka Hotels with Bars

It was a typical Japanese city centre hotel… small and comfortable, but I am not sure why they call themselves a five star hotel because it lacked a certain finesse. The roof top pool was ok, the room was small and the breakfast was average… it was ok, but I would say look for another hotel for this kind of money, I am sure you can get a better option.

Highly recommend this hotel in Fukuoka! • It's a brand new hotel (built in 2025). • Super convenient location right above the subway, and the attached mall is excellent. • The staff are incredibly friendly, and I was very impressed with the complimentary room service (all fridge drinks and alcohol are free) and free lounge access. • The room was clean, and I especially liked that it had hardwood floors instead of carpet, making it feel very fresh. • The windows open, which is great for ventilation. • You can get high-floor city views, and even a distant view of the sea and mountains. • The 12 PM checkout time gives you a bit more flexibility.

The hotel's location is pretty good – right above a subway station and very close to the Tenjin shopping district. However, I didn't find it to be good value for money. Firstly, the renovation smell was quite strong, which was a concern for me as a pregnant woman. Secondly, the room layout was a bit odd; while the size was decent, it was laid out longitudinally. I noticed a lot of ********* and Hong Kong guests, so maybe the hotel has strong marketing in those regions?

I enjoyed my stay here as a female solo traveler. The bed and room lighting are adjustable, so even if you like staying up late with the lights on, you don't have to worry about disturbing others because the bed area is covered by a privacy blind. It's very comfortable to have a queen-size bed in a capsule hotel compared to many others. There's no need to climb stairs, and there is plenty of space in the room to store your belongings. You can also leave large luggage outside your room. I also managed to do some night sightseeing around Tenjin and Nakatsu. The night views were beautiful. If there’s a chance I will definitely come back here again.

This was my first time staying at Hotel New Otani Fukuoka, and its location is fantastic. It's right next to the Nanakuma Line subway station, and you can walk directly along Watanabe-dori to the Tenjin shopping district. Nearby, you'll find Mitsukoshi, Daimaru department stores, Daikoku Drugstore, sports brand shops, electronics stores, and more – making shopping incredibly convenient. As for the stay itself, the room size is generous for a Japanese hotel. I'd give the cleanliness, environment, and service a perfect five out of five, and the facilities a four. The staff's politeness and enthusiasm also deserve a five. However, I do need to point out that the hotel's breakfast doesn't quite live up to its five-star standard. The restaurant on the first floor feels small, and the breakfast selection is just average, nothing special. Also, with the current trend of non-smoking policies, why doesn't the hotel implement a complete smoking ban in all guest rooms? For guests with asthma who can't stand the smell of smoke, this feels unfriendly, doesn't it? Even if they've tried to remove the smoke smell, the lingering scent absorbed into the room, carpet, and walls still feels very strong. Smelling it can even trigger coughing and wheezing. If they could improve and upgrade the breakfast to better match a five-star hotel's positioning, and implement a complete smoking ban in guest rooms (with designated smoking areas), I believe even more guests would happily choose to stay at Hotel New Otani.

The rooms may be a little small but all the essentials are available to make your sleep and rest a pleasant one. The Lyf Tenjin Fukuoka is a lively and convenient hotel to stay. The reception is located at the 3rd level. There is a common kitchen and fridge area shared by all hotel guests at the 3rd level so you do not get a fridge in your room. You can find the laundry services at the same level too. The space optimisation is pretty amazing for each room with modern artwork and designs. We had 2 nights of good rest in this hotel. My only gripe is the lack of multiple entry parking offered by the hotel so we had to park and the next building (which is also a hotel cum residence) called Tenjin Place and it can cost quite a bit just for parking your rental car overnight. We paid as high as 2,100 yen for one of the nights. Also, because we do not speak or understand Japanese, took us a while to understand the parking payment concept and logic. If only the hotel could have a tie-up with a carpark management to let guests have free parking or multiple-entry daily parking pass for a flat fee. That would have made Lyf Tenjin as much more friendlier place for guests who drive. Would love to return to stay at this hotel again if the parking issue can be resolved. Till then, thanks for the experience nonetheless.

Good: Nice and spacious room, free parking good for us to drive around, powerful shower head which served strong stream and stable temperature for nice shower, big beds, convenient shops, food and big AEON store nearby with driving distance 5 mins, nice night lounge with free flow crafted beer, popcorn, and bbq marshmallow, my daughter requested to go every night But if you’re not coming with a car, it’s sorta inconvenient

Hotel is located on streets with many famous eateries and shops amongst local and foreign tourists. Tenjin Minami station on Nanakuma Line is 5-6 mins away on foot. Travelled in 3 pax and coincidentally on the weekend where there was a bunch concert and live shows happening in the city so hotel rate was extra expensive (normal weekend is alr very expensive).. Found this hotel within our budget and can fit 3 pax. Sofa bed was kinda comfortable but not the pillow. More used to firmer latex ones while the one they provided is either polyester or microfiber filled so it was very very very soft! Room was tight when the 3 of us opened our luggage. Shower has good water pressure. There’s also public bath on site. They provide in room water purifier machine too.

When I reached the hotel, I was stunned because the lobby was crowded with people enjoying a beer night or social gathering, which is definitely not my kind of activity as an introvert 😮💨. It was difficult to reach the front desk because I had to squeeze through the crowd to get in and out. I wish the hotel had separate entrances with clearer signage, such as a ”party area” and a ”check-in area,” which would be much more helpful. Surprisingly, the lounge area on the 3rd floor was quiet and comfortable, and both the bathroom and bed were clean. I chose this place because I wanted to visit Nakatsukasa Magotaro Inari Shrine (also known as the Cyber Shrine) at night. It's about a 15-minute walk from the hotel, but walking there alone can be a little scary because the road has limited lighting, and visiting a shrine at night always gives off a spooky vibe. I went there at around 9:30 PM. Since it’s not nearby the happening places like Tenjin or Hakata, there’s is no shop opening nearby in the night (except the convenience store), but if you are visiting the Ohori Park I think it’s just about 5 minutes walking.

Summary: don't stay here. You've been warned. I've been to many capsule hotels in Japan. None were as horribly bad and overpriced as this one. Good: close to the station and the staff do what they can within their (very confined) perceived limits Bad: no sound insulation so you get to enjoy ambient sounds like traffic, trains and other patrons scuffling about during nighttime. The mattress is moldy, dirty and super thin so it doesn't feel comfortable unless you're used to sleeping on a moldy floor. The layout makes absolutely no sense at all. They tried cramming in as many capsules as possible in one small area and called it a day. 2 toilet stalls for 62 capsules? Laughable. The bath area is minuscule so you're queueing just to get a cramped dip. Lockers are minuscule and the luggage area is right next to the reception so you have to cross public area just to get some stuff out of your luggage. No space to unpack in peace either. I'd rather have them drop the breakfast and bathing area in favour of fixing the one thing they're supposed to deliver: a good night's sleep. Consider this place a last resort, not a proper stay.