The Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk offers truly unbeatable views, but the rooms are a bit lacking
My last night in Kyushu was spent at the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk, mainly for its renowned views, and indeed, the views did not disappoint. However, the room facilities were somewhat underwhelming, making the cost-performance ratio just average.
📍Detailed Address: Located right next to the Fukuoka Dome, it's considered a landmark location. However, it's not very convenient as it's a distance away from the nearest subway station, Tojinmachi Station. There are buses that stop in front of the hotel, and on weekends, there's a free shuttle bus to the subway station. There used to be a free shuttle to the airport, but that has been discontinued.
🏨Facilities: The hotel's exterior is distinctive, resembling a ship from above and a sail from the side. It's connected to the Seahawk City shopping mall, and the atrium is impressively grand. Compared to the excellent public areas, the guest room facilities are quite a letdown. Without exaggeration, aside from the exceptional view, the rooms are at the level of a hostel, small and lacking in design. The shower is the kind that's in the bathtub, but the view from the window makes up for everything. The ocean view is superb 👍
📝Service: The service is standard. The reception was not particularly welcoming during check-in, and they did not proactively explain everything; I had to ask. Also, it's strange that the pool requires an additional fee. However, as a Hilton Gold member, I was upgraded to an executive room on a high floor, which was nice. Additionally, the executive lounge is indeed nice, with simple decor but an excellent view, and the lounge staff provided great service 🌟
🍽Dining: For breakfast, you can choose between the downstairs restaurant or the upstairs lounge. For the view, I chose the lounge. The food is quite refined, with a decent variety. Each type is not presented in large quantities, but replenishments are timely. I didn't get a chance to go to the happy hour, but outside of breakfast and happy hour, you can go for drinks at any time ✅