Hotel Route-Inn Kumamoto Ekimae

The location was very good, being across the road and half a block south of Kumamoto station, only a few minutes' walk away and central enough that exploring the city on foot was also quite convenient and enjoyable. The staff were very friendly, including one concierge who spoke a decent amount of English and had quite a sense of humour. (His eyes popped out when I told him I had spent the day over in Nagasaki; I think sometimes Japanese people don't realise how good their trains are.) The breakfast buffet was also very good with lots of options that are Westerner-friendly. There are public bath and internet cafe facilities but I didn't need to make use of them. The hotel wifi was more than enough for what I needed as well.

Location was excellent! We highly recommend the Mexican restaurant La Catrina, since you can take a bus nearby. Parking was plentiful and we didn't struggle to park our rental after coming in on the ferry from Nagasaki. Staff was lovely and friendly! Overall, very good. I booked this place both times I was in Kumamoto.

The breakfast buffet had a good selection to start your day. The room is dated as other have said, but I'm only there to sleep so didn't bother me. Had everything you need to rest. Very close and walkable to the station.

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This Route-Inn is located close to the train station. Our room was good, the furo was nice, and the breakfast was good. If we were to go to Kumamoto again, I would stay there.