GRAND BASE Hakata Gofuku — Hotel in Fukuoka

Not being able to find any traditional ryokan in the city of Fukuoka/Hakata, we booked a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment in Hakata. The place was very clean and comfortable, and even came with a washing machine (which we didn't need to use). Other than no closets or dressers, the apartment served us very well; it was spacious (much more so than the typical apartment that one rents in Japan), and was conveniently located to the main street that led to Hakata JR Station. Access to the building was controlled by an entry code keypad, so there was that level of added security. Highly...

Having stayed in another Grand Base establishment in Kitakyshu, I was expecting the same. But it is not. Check-in was relatively more straightforward here, which does not require face verification of all guests. There wasn't a water dispensing machine in this as compared to the one in Kitakyshu. Design wise, this one in Hakata also felt more cramped. Nonetheless, a good stay near the major attractions. Neighbourhood is quiet...

It is very close to city center yet in a quiet residential area. The rooms have everything you would need, perfect for group travelers or families since there are multiple beds. The only drawback of our room is that it smells really bad when we checked in, luckily, there is a air purifier, we kept it on 24hrs and it...