Hotel Trad Hakata

Very modern building reasonably close to Shinkansen station on well serviced bus route (3 stops). Early morning free shuttle took us to station in plenty of time. Location is a few blocks from vibrant Canal City shopping centre/ entertainment and restaurant area, and well patronised street food at Riverside stalls in the evening Also direct bus route to old castle and Ohana park, with a modern city art gallery there, lake walks, jogging, cycling, gardens and a lovely modern tea house on the lakefront. Our room was large with fantastic bathroom. Only problem is usual Japanese issue of no wardrobes/suitcase space. When you are travelling and living from your case for a month you don't want to be constantly packing and unpacking. Great laundry but no ironing facility.

Very modern, minimalistic decor hotel. Well set-up with lots of amenities, including a regular shuttle to Hakata Station. Check-in and paying accommodation tax was very straightforward. The room itself is of a decent size and comfortable. Staff able to help with doing luggage delivery straight from the hotel, though I wonder if it would be quicker to go directly to Yamato Transport. Otherwise I would stay again!

Friendly staff, some were english speaking, room was more spacious than expected. Shuttle bus service to hakata station very helpful! Bus stop near the entrance had some local buses that made exploring easier.

The value for money with this hotel was fantastic. The check-in process was quick and without issue. The staff on reception were really helpful and polite. The hotel is very up to date and nicely decorated, we especially liked the garden. The room we got was spacious and clean, and had all the conveniences we needed for a short stay. The hotel also offers a free shuttle bus to Hakata Station which was really helpful for us as we had a 9am flight to South Korea from Fukuoka airport and were able to take the metro to the airport after using the hotel shuttle bus. Overall, very impressed with the hotel and would recommend!

That bathroom oh wow, it surprised us how huge it was. A wet room for the shower and a big bathtub, we went and bought salts just to soak, such a calming atmosphere. It was well placed for walking the neighbourhood, a corner block and not too far from all you might need. The contrast of busy city and beautiful light displays at the shopping complex one way. Then the little suburbia, giant apples at an actual local fruit shop another was delightful.