Hotels near Hakata Ward, Fukuoka

The room was indeed quite small, which was a surprise given this was one of my 10+ trips to Japan. I specifically chose this hotel because it was recommended as a 'premium' option on Ctrip. The only real upside is the location, which is excellent, but the value for money isn't great if that's all you're considering. I initially thought the hotel's three eco-friendly cleaning policies were commendable. On the first day, I opted for just a towel change. However, on the second day, I clearly selected the full room cleaning option, but when I returned to the hotel after 7 PM, I found the room hadn't been cleaned at all, and the trash bags hadn't been replaced. It was completely overlooked. When I called the front desk, they said they were off-duty and could only replace towels and provide bottled water. We checked out the next day anyway.

The triple room was quite spacious and very quiet. The front desk service was also good. The location is excellent, very convenient for getting around, with Hakata Station right across the street. If you turn right out of the hotel and walk for about 5 minutes, you'll reach the Chikushi-guchi entrance to the subway station. The only thing is that the hotel just changed its name, so many drivers don't know it, and you might need to explain when taking a taxi. Also, be careful not to confuse the address, as it's a chain hotel.

Like all the other reviews here, Forza’s location can’t be beaten. Its literally less than 1 min walk from the airport bus stop. The popular Hakata Station is also within a minute walk. The location alone earns the hotel a 5 star. Checking in and out of hotel was also an ease. The staff at the counter was helpful and friendly. A bag of toiletries was also prepared for my 8 yr old with kiddy slippers, which was much appreciated. The room was decent size, we chose the 豪華雙人房 (19 sq m I think?) with a mini couch area – perfect for backpacks, a window, and a portable massage mat. I loved the magnets that we can stick to the door to let the cleaners know whether or not our room needs to be cleaned. What’s more is that there is an option to choose “Take out trash and change towels only”. This is a really thoughtful option, because we really don’t need our room to be made up every day. And it’s perfect that we can just have the trash taken out and towels changed. I was a bit nervous about the cleanliness of the hotel rooms after reading some of the reviews on here, especially when I have a kid with me. I don’t want her to get sick from the germs in the room. But to my surprise, the room was quite decent, atleast I didn’t see any visible dustballs or dirty air con ventilators. Maybe because the hotel already took action to clean all the rooms and air con vents after reading some of the reviews here about dirty air con vents? I took a photo of our room air con vents for parents to take a look =) The air purifier in the room was also very comforting. We stayed in Forza for 6 days and none of us got sick =D For the first 2 days, I did smell a bit of a urine smell when you kneel close to the carpet/toilet. It was a slight faint smell. By the 3rd day, there wasn’t much noticeable smell anymore, not sure if it was the air purifier that helped or if we got use to it. Hahaha. On one of the nights that we returned to the hotel, we noticed that the cleaners had forgotten to put a trash bag back into the trash can. So I called reception and told them. The suited man that came with a trash bag didn’t seem too friendly. He looked like he either didn’t want to be there, didn’t know what he needed to do, or that we are trying to cheat him of a plastic bag. Anyway, I had to explain that I need a trash bag because I didn’t want to make the trash can dirty. I even had to SHOW him the trash can to convince him why I needed a bag. When he finally saw the empty trash can, he gave us a plastic bag, and left an extra one inside the trash can. He didn’t seem too pleased that I was trying to help protect the hotel’s assets, he just looks as if I disturbed his night. The shower head took some time to get use to too. Normally shower heads will be placed at a slight angle, but the shower heads in our room shoots straight at a 90 degree angle, which was quite hard to use coz the water will be shooting directly at your chest, and you would need to kneel down a bit to wash your hair, otherwise you would need to hold the shower head with one hand, while washing with the other hand. It’s a bit hard to explain, so I took some photos to show. But you will know what I mean when you stay at the hotel. Anyway, overall the stay was still very pleasant. I will definitely choose Forza again the next time I visit Fukuoka. Thank you Forza.

17min walk from Hakata JR station or 15min walk from Gion subway station (Exit-5), walk Giono Street & pass by the famous FUKUOKA RAMEN :). As you arrive, you are away from street noise and crowds, facing a tranquil ‘Naka’ river. Lucky us we got Blue blue skies! The pinnacle in AUTOMATION!! You get an email with all instructions on how to enter building, room operations all in English and detailed (Japan). Freezing, but soon the aircon was set for 25°C we were comfortable. Everything clean and in its place. Beds & pillows comfortable and clean. TV local channels immerses you into the Japanese cult….. ‘honto’ Canal City Hakata is 5min walk. They have everything from food, restaurants, ATMs, games area. We liked it very much.

The hotel is about a 7-8 minute walk from Hakata Station's Chikushi Gate, which is quite convenient for getting around. Nearby, there's a Matsumoto Kiyoshi pharmacy and a Yodobashi Camera electronics store. Shopping options around Hakata Station are abundant, so the location is excellent.

Pros: 1. The location is super convenient, just about a five-minute walk from the Hakata subway station. 2. The bedding is really comfortable, there's a massage device, they provide mineral water daily, and housekeeping is prompt. The cleaning staff were very polite. 3. Other amenities are also comprehensive; there's a coffee machine on the first floor. Cons: 1. This hotel gets a lot of guests. Maybe they've been spoiled by too many good online reviews. When I checked in, no one paid attention to me and told me to use the machine myself. Only when my passport wouldn't scan did someone come over to take a look, then they rushed me to pay the taxes. The next day, I found an overcharge on my bill. When I went to the front desk for a refund, they told me I had entered the number of guests myself, and that the backend clearly showed how many passports were registered. The booking stated 'up to two people,' but I was actually staying alone. 2. The first room they gave me faced a bunch of machinery when I opened the window. I mentioned I'd be staying for three nights and hoped it wouldn't be too noisy. Then followed a long wait for them to consult, and eventually, they switched me to a slightly better room. 3. There's a male staff member at the front desk with a really bad attitude. 4. Regardless of other hotel services, the basic job is to properly check in guests. Not being able to check me in and then overcharging, plus not even providing the branded key card holder – the brand must be disappointed. 5. The cleaning in the corners wasn't very thorough. There was even a bloodstain on the bathroom door. Housekeeping didn't wipe it, and I was too lazy to mention it; maybe it was intentionally left for guests to see. I'd stayed at this chain in another city before and it was excellent, which is why I chose it again. All I can say is, I'm speechless.

Second time staying at this hotel and this time bringing my family along. Very central location and easy accessibility from Hakata train station after our arrival at FKK airport. The check in time of 1pm was also very helpful to get some rest after a red eye flight. Hotel also has coin laundry services at alternate levels. Surrounding areas also has convenient stores and nice eateries too! The Hakata train station has multiple food options as well as souvenirs and gift shops. Really spoilt for choice!

Overall, it's a decent hotel for Hakata. The room had no strange odors. However, the location isn't particularly convenient; it's a bit hard to find unless you exit from Subway Nishi 6, and I didn't spot any very close convenience stores nearby. Its biggest advantage is probably its proximity to Hakata Station and the airport. The room was clean, and the reception staff were friendly.

To check in, you need to receive a password from the hotel via email, but I didn't receive it. Trip's customer service responded quickly and helped confirm the problem immediately. The only problem was that the check-in process was not like other hotels where you just give your passport. It was self-service and you needed to figure it out. The accommodation was next to a shopping street and a short walk to Canal City. There were also food stalls not far away, so the location was very convenient.

The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Higashi-Hie subway station on the airport line, and it's just one stop to Hakata Station. There's a 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and a drugstore nearby, so it's really convenient. The hotel lobby has a lovely European library feel, and the rooms are very spacious. Plus, you get complimentary Italian illy capsule coffee.