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Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae

3.0 star property
Riverfront Kumamoto hotel in Chuo Ward with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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December 2024

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property amenity
Reception
Self-parking (surcharge) 900 per night
Vending machine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
5-16 Jotomachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-ken, 860-0846
  • Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre
    5 min walk
  • Kumamoto Castle
    5 min walk
  • Sakura-no-baba Josaien
    5 min walk
  • Kumamoto (KMJ)
    52 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking (Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking (Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room B, Smoking (Castle View, Eco Plan - Non Daily House Keeping)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room B, Smoking (Castle View, Eco Plan - Non Daily House Keeping)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 23.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Smoking (Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Smoking (Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room B, Non Smoking, (Castle View, Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room B, Non Smoking, (Castle View, Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 23.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Hollywood Twin , Non Smoking (Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hollywood Twin , Non Smoking (Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room A, Non Smoking (Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room A, Non Smoking (Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 21.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room B, Smoking (Castle View)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room B, Smoking (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 23.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room A, Smoking (Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room A, Smoking (Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 21.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Double, Smoking (Castle View, Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double, Smoking (Castle View, Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double, Smoking (Castle View)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double, Smoking (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double, Non Smoking (Castle View, Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double, Non Smoking (Castle View, Eco Plan - No Daily House Keeping)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room A, Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room A, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 21.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room A, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room A, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 21.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room B, Non Smoking (Castle View)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room B, Non Smoking (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 23.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Double, Non Smoking (Castle View)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double, Non Smoking (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Hollywood Twin Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hollywood Twin Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 18.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room A Smoking

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Twin Room A Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room B with Kumamoto Castle Side Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room With Kumamoto Castle Side Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room With Kumamoto Castle Side Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Hollywood Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Hollywood Twin Room with No Cleaning Service-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room With Kumamoto Castle Side Smoking

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Economy Double Room With Kumamoto Castle Side Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room B with Kumamoto Castle Side Non smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room B with Kumamoto Castle Side Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Single Room 1 Single bed Non smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room 1 Single bed Non smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Single Room 1 Single bed Smoking

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Single Room 1 Single bed Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Small Double Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room A Non Smoking

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Twin Room A Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Small Double Room Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room with No Cleaning Service-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Run Of House

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Run Of House

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Double Room With Small Double Bed And Castle View And No Cleaning Service-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Kumamoto

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Kumamoto awaits you at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre and Kumamoto Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a computer station and dry cleaning/laundry services. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Chuo Ward hotel include Kumamoto City Hall and Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto.

What's nearby

  • Kumamoto Castle - 5 min walk
  • Kumamoto City Hall - 7 min walk
  • Sakura Machi Kumamoto - 18 min walk
  • Kumamoto-jo Hall - 20 min walk
  • Kumamoto Station Tourist Information Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Fujisakigumae station - 5 min walk
  • Kumamoto (KMJ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪こむらさき 上通中央店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪並木坂ガーデン - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪チャオリー - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪宝来軒 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪大衆酒場 モミジ - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae

Riverfront Kumamoto hotel in Chuo Ward with a 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1023 square feet (95 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kumamoto hotel.

  • 222 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 1023 sq ft of conference space
  • 95 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae offers 222 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (JPY 900 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 1,540 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 六花-Rokka-

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,023 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 1540 per person
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 900 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Property is also known as

Ark Kumamotojomae
Ark Hotel Kumamoto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

As of 15 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae on 8 Dec 2024 start from AU$65.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

Yep, Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae has a self car park for JPY 900 per night.

Is Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae is a hit with families.

Does Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

No, Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ark Hotel Kumamotojomae Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 870 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 870 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHERN JONE

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jingnan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location
Very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy, Yokohama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was very close in proximity to all the major cultural heritage sites — actually virtually right there on the spot. Knowledgeable concierge as well as very good check-in staff. Covid rules well in place so stay was very comfortable overall despite cloudy and rainy weather. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yuko, Hometown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very friendly and when I thought I left behind after check out, the lady at front desk took care very well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tomoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

TAK CHUEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Superb Weekend breakfast
Buffet breakfast (weekend) was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, a bed is a bed. The view is quite nice though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Joseph Kwa Ho

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great location for a casual stay.
The room is a little small and a bit too warm with the air conditioning. A bit dated and needing some renovation. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

hoi yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Compact room with castle view.
We booked a Hollywood twin and found the room to be quite small (it is Japan, so not unusula), but the beds were really comfortable and the room quiet. We had a lovely view of the castle from our windo, which opened (always a bonus to have some fresh air come in). Staff were helpful, and car parking was easy and reasonably priced. The hotel is an easy walk to the shopping street and surrounding area, where there are lots of eating options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Jane, Hong Kong

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel room is a bit small. But the staff is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kumamoto is a lovely place
Very comfortable hotel with very present happy to help staff, great location so just about all you can ask for :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the front desk who helped up get a park for our camper van. Much easier said than done!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to the castle
Very well located near the castle and the city. Easy access and they have a paid parking lot for guests. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

SIU KING

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Noriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Covered motorcycle parking, good restaurant recomm
Another place with free covered motorcycle parking. Hotel suited our needs just fine. Front desk gave us recommendations for restaurants with local specialties.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019