Candeo Hotels Kumamoto Shinshigai

- We paid extra for 1 day of breakfast, and it was delicious. (The Takana Rice and Dago Soup is a must try! ) - The shared onsen on the top floor was enjoyable. - The staff was friendly and welcoming. -The hotel is located near a shotengai, making it convenient to walk to Don Quijote, pharmacies, and other shops. A famous tonkatsu restaurant and a nearby mall add to the convenience. -Kumamoto Castle is just a short walk away. - The hotel is also only four tram stations (about 15 minutes) from Kumamoto Station. - Onsen is open from 3pm all the way to 11am next day meaning you can use them in wee hours too!

Our room was big and comfortable. The washing machine (2 on every other floor) was a modern machine and worked well. The onsen type spa pools are nice and were not too busy when we were there.

Location wise this hotel is in the middle of the hustle and bustle of central Kumamoto so great if you are aiming for that. Getting from and to the JR Kumamoto station was also very straightforward and quick. The room was spacious and clean, with touches of luxury throughout. Size of the room was above average for Japan measures. Breakfast was also varied and the views from the breakfast area are grand (Kumamoto castle grand!).

Booked one quadruple room for a family of five. The kids 10,11,14 shared two beds by pushing them together to sleep as one big bed. Enough space to open two luggages. Lovely room setup. Onsen was wonderful with a cold pool to dip in. Overall the hotel feels quite new. We parked opposite the hotel at Times parking. Many restaurants and convenience stores nearby

Room was huge and well appointed. The place looked far more expensive than it was. Ridiculously good value. Super clean. Staff was friendly and spoke English.