Hotels in Kitakyushu

"Absolutely thrilled! When I was booking, I saw the hotel was quite old, and some customer photos made me worry it might be run-down. I hesitated a lot, but its incredibly convenient location ultimately swayed me to book. Turns out, after checking in, it was far better than I ever expected! First off, the location is unbeatable. You can take an elevator directly to the hotel from both the first and third floors of the train station. From the 7th-floor lobby, an escalator takes you straight down to Amu Mall. And especially in summer, being able to go in and out without ever stepping into the scorching sun? A true lifesaver! Facilities: Not dated in the slightest; it doesn't show its age visually. While the rooms aren't huge and the amenities are simple, they are extremely clean, and the bed was very comfortable! Service: Excellent and very friendly. Self-service luggage storage is also available, which is incredibly convenient! Honestly, it's wonderful! This will absolutely be my first choice for future visits to Kokura."

"The hotel is incredibly close to Kokura JR Station; you can see it right from the station exit. Just follow the glass walkway, and it leads directly to the hotel's second-floor entrance. They didn't allow early check-in, but we were able to store our luggage, which was extremely convenient since we were immediately heading to Mojiko by JR. The room was quite spacious, with plenty of room for three adults and one child to sleep comfortably. The immediate area around the hotel isn't very bustling. For dining, you'll need to cross to the other side of the JR station, which is about a five to six-minute walk. That area offers a wide variety of choices, and drugstores are abundant."

"The staff were very polite and accommodating! The downside was that the bed was hard and they did not provide any mineral water bottles. Overall, I had a great stay and I really enjoyed their public onsen!"

"1. Very spacious room for this price point to be honest. Could be because it's not a major city... 2. Kitchen equipment like induction cooker and pot and bowls and utensils were provided! Makes it possible to cook your own meals (or even just Maggie mee) fridge was very big so can buy drinks to store 3. Location was alright. Located along small alley but very near main road leading to shopping street and Kokura station. 4. Aircon and heater worked well. Great for winter weather 5. Bathroom ventilator was very strong. To the extent that it feels very cold after taking a shower. We tried closing the bathroom door at night and it was literally like a freezer in the morning when we open it. But also because of the ventilator, our clothes dried fast indoors 🥶 6. Now to the pain points. First got to be the facility management and check in check out process. This property does auto check in meaning there is no physical staff to handle your check in check out throughout. There is no receptionist at all. I made my booking 2- 3 hours prior to arriving at property. At the front door we were prompted to input entry passcode which we had no idea what it was (it's not the reservation number provided by the booking partner like Agoda or trip.com) tried to contact both the hotel helpline (there was a Jp phone number at the entrance but that's all, no other info whatsoever) and also escalated to Agoda (as I made my booking through Agoda for first nights) but no ans. In the end we had to enter property when someone unlocked the front entrance using her own passcode before we could speak to the helpdesk through the tablets. So it turns out that they claim most travellers would make their reservation at least a day prior to arrival, which was why system didn't capture my booking (yet ironically they allowed booking for same day check in .... When they clearly cannot manage the whole process) shouldn't there be more effort being put in to monitor for same day booking so the traveller doesn't get stuck at the front entrance especially in winter weather? We had to sit at the park nearby while trying to contact the helpdkesks but couldn't get through till the end...... The whole check in process was rather manual, basically you enter the info as prompted on screen then video call the helpline agent to verify before you'll get your passcode to your room. (All through tablet) Security seems alright if you're ok with the idea of using a keypad lock instead of having a physical room card? I guess customers just have to always make sure no one is looking when entering the passcode at the front door. Btw same passcode is used to enter hotel front entrance and for your room lock. All in all the biggest issue we found was the check in check out process. Overall stay was above average."

"I recently stayed at this hotel and had a fantastic experience. The location is unbeatable, just a stone's throw from JR Kokura Station, making it incredibly convenient for travel. The area surrounding the hotel is brimming with food options, including late-night eateries, which is perfect for a midnight snack. In addition to the food, the hotel is situated near a bustling shopping district and a shopping centre, making it easy to indulge in some retail therapy. There's also another local train station close by, which adds to the convenience. The room itself was very clean and satisfying, providing a comfortable environment for my stay. The only minor downside was that the toilet was a bit small, but it didn't detract significantly from the overall experience. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel for its prime location, cleanliness, and convenience. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit."

"I am more than satisfied for my two-night stay at Hotel LiVEMAX Kokura. Not only does it have an excellent location (right next to Kokura Station), it is equipped with a microwave in each individual room. The room is clean, spacious, and bright. I cannot ask for more as it is truly a value for money hotel. If I ever visit Japan again, I will definitely put Hotel LiVEMAX first on my list."

"I stayed alone, and it was right in front of Kokura Station, so the location was really great. As is typical of Japanese hotels, the rooms are small, and the bathroom was especially small. There was no problem when I used it alone, and it was great because it had TV and YouTube. I want to go there again next time I visit Kitakyushu."

"Stayed for 2 nights. Location was near to train station. Breakfast was awesome, as compared to other hotels that provided complimentary for guests. Paid parking just behind hotel."

"Have a night stay at this hotel. Location is nearby Mojiko station. Could see the Blue Wing Moji Bridge. Room is clean and size is considering ok for a couple. Easy to find restaurants at the surrounding. Night view was great."

"The hotel is close to the Kokura station, on the north side which is not as busy as the south side. The room is perfect for a solo traveller, might be tight for 2 people. My room overlooked a train track and you can see the train pass by. It's not noisy though. Lots of comic books available to borrow to your room (register at receptionist) for when the weather is bad. And free breakfast and dinner with rice, curry, tea, coffee and juice. Staff spoke little English but they have printed information available in English to explain the facilities, rules and how things work."