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About the Hotel

2-2-18, Simotori, Kumamoto, Japan
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Close to the city center
Very good
7.5
7.7
/10
4.5
/5

Offering a vending machine and a lift, the comfortable Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimotori is nestled only 5 minutes' walk from Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence and only 400 m from the Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto. Featuring a luggage room and a lobby area, the hotel is located not far from the Kumamotojoinari Shrine.

Location

You'll need 19-minute drive to Kumamoto airport. The Kumamoto Castle is merely 1 km from the 3-star R&B, while Suidocho bus stop is a mere 450 metres away.

Visit Bizen Moat, 700 metres from this Kumamoto hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of Japan. The Suizenji Jojuen Garden is 2.5 km away, while Minami Kumamoto train station is situated 2.5 km from the property.

Rooms

There are 214 rooms featuring an air conditioner, as well as modern amenities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and pay-per-view channels. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also feature hair dryers and bath sheets for guests' extra comfort.

Eat & Drink

The barbecue Sumibiyakigrill Magosaburo Kagomachiten lies near Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimotori.

Must-do experiences

  • Savor basashi (raw horse meat) at Sakai for a unique local flavor.
  • Visit Kumamoto Castle in the morning for stunning views and history.
  • Wander through Shimotori Shopping Arcade for local crafts and snacks.
  • Explore Suizenji Jojuen Garden, a peaceful oasis in the city.
  • Taste the famous Kumamoto ramen at Nankotsu Ramen for authentic noodles.
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Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimotori offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
100 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Single Room Smoking
2 persons
100 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room Small Double Bed Smoking
2 persons
100 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimotori offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.6/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Laundry

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Trouser press

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimotori Location

2-2-18, Simotori, Kumamoto, Japan
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2-2-18, Simotori, Kumamoto, Japan
Nearby
Museum
Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto
1300 ft
2-6 Ansei-machi
Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence
1100 ft
3-34 Kamitoricho
Catholic Tetori Church
1700 ft
4-18 Hanabatacho
Kumamoto City International Center
1900 ft
1 Chome-3-10 Shimotori
Shimotori Shotengai
1400 ft
2-15 Hanabatacho
Ichizo Hayashi Bust Statue
1800 ft
Chuogai
Kagomachidori Shotengai
1000 ft
Shinshigai
Shinshigai Shotengai
1900 ft
1 Rempeicho
Higo no Satoyama Gallery
1500 ft
Public Building
Kumamoto City Hall
1700 ft
Restaurants
McDonald's Kumamoto Shinshigaiten
400 ft
6-10 Shinshigai
ModernJapanese Style Tora
1600 ft
Hanabatacho
Negibozu
1800 ft
1-4-5 Shimo-Tori Chuo-Ku
Puronto
1500 ft
Shimotori
Bunzo
1500 ft
2-24 Anseimachi
Amakusa Kaisen Man Man
2100 ft
10-1 Rempeicho Chuo-Ku
La Patissiere
2400 ft
Kamitoricho
Kumamoto Horaku Manju Kumamoto Kamidori
2300 ft
5-4 Kamitoricho
Isoshiginosho
4800 ft
Honjo
Akagumi Ramen
2900 ft
7-29 Kamitori-cho
Getting around
City Centre
Kumamoto4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)27 min  ·  10.9 mi
Saga Airport (HSG)117 min  ·  48.4 mi
Train
Minami Kumamoto Station20 min  ·  1.0 mi
Kumamoto Station26 min  ·  1.3 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:00
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of JPY700 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
214

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Washington R&B Hotel Kumamoto Shimotori from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 144 verified reviews
7.3/10
Very good
74%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Comfort
7.8/10
Facilities
7.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.4/10
Location
7.2/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.2/10
Staff
8.2/10
Value for money
7.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 492 reviews
7.5/10
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