The Blossom Hakata Premier

This is my third time staying here, and everything remains consistently satisfying as usual, except for the public bath. Perhaps due to the large crowd on the women's side, the cleaning couldn't quite keep up, and the trash cans were full without being emptied promptly. The location is very central—just cross the street to the newly opened Canal City, and Hakata Station is only about a ten-minute walk away. There are also plenty of convenience stores and great places to eat right downstairs. I will definitely choose this hotel again next time I visit Fukuoka.

We stayed at this hotel for three nights and it was absolutely fantastic! It's about a 7-8 minute walk from Hakata Station. The room facilities and the public bath were both excellent. After a tiring day of sightseeing, it was incredibly relaxing to go back and enjoy a nice hot spring bath.

The room felt quite newly renovated, and for a Japanese hotel, it was reasonably spacious. My biggest complaint, however, was the laundry situation. The communal washing machines were severely insufficient, and you couldn't adjust the wash or dry times, which was a real time-waster. There was also absolutely nowhere to hang even a few small items of underwear. While it's not a super long walk from Hakata Station, doing it back and forth under the scorching sun was quite challenging. Next time, I'd definitely prefer to stay somewhere closer to Hakata Station.

Facilities: Comprehensive amenities, including a smoking room on the L floor, a large public bath, and a laundry room. Cleanliness: The washing machines in the laundry room were a bit dirty, but the front desk staff helped me wipe them down with wet wipes. Everything else was fine and acceptable. Service: I initially booked a deluxe twin room, which turned out to be very small. I paid extra at the front desk to upgrade to the tatami room shown in picture 2. However, the front desk attendant still gave me the room shown in picture 1. I had to go back to explain that the room they gave me was incorrect. Only then did they switch me to the tatami room in picture 2. The deluxe twin in picture 1 definitely doesn't feel like 30-37 square meters. Breakfast is not recommended; there isn't much variety. There's a convenience store right downstairs and a Starbucks, offering more options. Location is decent, about a 600m walk from the West Exit of Hakata Station.

The room was quite spacious for a Japanese hotel, and it's very close to Fukuoka Airport. There's a popular brunch spot right downstairs, and the nearby shopping malls are great for browsing!