After a complete renovation and rebranding, ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO has once again become a boutique hotel with an urban lifestyle. It offers luxurious rooms that incorporate Japanese design and can accommodate up to 5 people. It is located in front of JR Kumamoto Station and there is a tram stop next to it, so you can easily take a tram to visit the main attractions in Kumamoto city. (🔎Booking price and accommodation reviews:agoda|booking.com|Trip|klook)
One Station Hotel Kumamoto
ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTOQuick introduction: basic introduction to ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO
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Kumamoto ONE STATION Hotel grandly opened on December 2024, 12. Formerly known as THE NEW Hotel, after a complete renovation, it is positioned as a luxury lifestyle hotel with restaurants, bars, banquet halls, a chapel and joint offices.

What room type is recommended? Room type selection at ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO
| Room Type | 空间 | bed | Number of people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Double Room Lifestyle | 17.5㎡ | 1 double beds | 2 |
| Superior Twin Room Life Style | 23.6-28.1m2 | 2 single beds + 1 sofa bed | 3 |
| Superior King Room Life Style | 27.6㎡ | 1 king bed + 1 sofa bed | 3 |
| Deluxe family room lifestyle | 29.1㎡ | 2 king bed + 1 sofa bed | 5 |
| Deluxe twin room lifestyle | 35.0㎡/45.1㎡ | 2 king bed + 1 sofa bed | 5 |
| Superior Twin Room Luxury Floor | 30.4㎡ | 2 double beds + 1 sofa bed | 5 |
| Deluxe Twin Room Deluxe Floor | 35.0㎡ | 2 double beds + 1 sofa bed | 5 |
| Executive Twin Room Luxury Floor | 39.6-49.0m2 | 2 double beds + 1 sofa bed | 5 |
| ONE SUITE luxury floor | 58.8㎡ | 2 double beds + 1 sofa bed | 5 |
After the ONE STATION HOTEL guest room floor has been completely renovated, the number of guest rooms has been expanded from 123 to 146. The 4th and 11th floors have specially launched luxury floors with Japanese luxury design style, using Japanese and Western bed designs, all with 2 large beds and The configuration of 1 sofa bed can accommodate up to 5 people, which is especially suitable for families with children. Two people can also enjoy a luxurious accommodation atmosphere.
The general guest room floor of ONE STATION HOTEL is designed in a modern and simple lifestyle. It provides standard twin and queen bed configurations. The guest room space is small and the price is relatively affordable. It is similar to a business hotel. In addition to comfortable double rooms, it is more suitable. Except for single occupancy, the advantage of other room types is that the beds are quite large. (🔎Reservation prices and accommodation reviews:agoda|booking.com|Trip|klook)




What services are provided? Breakfast and public facilities at ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO
The main restaurant of ONE STATION HOTEL is CROSS TIME CROSS BE on the first floor. It is a buffet restaurant that serves barbecue dishes all day long and has a special open-air dining space. In addition, there is a Teppanyaki Kaiseki restaurant on the first basement floor. The Japanese-style high-quality dining environment is very suitable for family gatherings or anniversary celebrations.
ONE STATION HOTEL is positioned as a high-end business boutique hotel. It has a wide multi-functional meeting and banquet space. It also has a wedding chapel, which can be used to hold meetings, wedding banquets or co-working spaces. However, due to the limitations of the building structure, it cannot be used as a co-working space. There are no large public baths, swimming pools or other leisure facilities.




How to get there by car? Traffic information and surrounding environment of ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO
ONE STATION HOTEL is located in front of the Shirakawa Exit (East Exit) of JR Kumamoto Station. It is a 1-minute walk to Kumamoto Station. Next to it is the Bic Camera Kumamoto store. Not only can you take JR to other cities in Kyushu nearby, but you can also take the bus in front of Kumamoto Station. Kumamoto City Electric System A provides access to major sightseeing spots such as Kumamoto Castle, Shinshi Street, and Shimotori Arcade.
In-depth understanding: ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO’s brand story
THE NEW hotel Kumamoto (ザ・ニューホテルKUMAmoto) was formerly known as HOTEL NEW OTANI KUMAMOTO. It was renamed and re-opened in 2017. The first phase of the renovation project was launched in April 2020. It is positioned as a boutique hotel and renovated for reception. After the lobby and some guest room floors, the second phase of the hotel's renovation project will be launched again in December 4. It will also be renamed ONE STATION HOTEL, using "ONE" to appeal to the design concept of becoming the gateway to Kumamoto.

Video introduction: ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO unboxing video
Overall Review: Actual Accommodation Reviews of ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO
ONE STATION HOTEL KUMAMOTO is located just a 1-minute walk from Kumamoto Station. Newly renovated and upgraded in December 2024, it's a boutique lifestyle hotel boasting a superb location near Kumamoto Station, spacious and comfortable rooms, a varied buffet breakfast, and professional and friendly staff. The main drawbacks are that some rooms are old and require renovation, the carpet has stains, soundproofing is poor, and daily housekeeping is not provided for the first three days. Overall, it's suitable for independent travelers taking the Shinkansen or JR trains and transferring to destinations like Aso. It's also recommended for families looking to enjoy the convenience of shopping near the station.
- Service features and brand characteristics: A magnificent transformation from a time-honored restaurant to a refined lifestyle positioning! The newly rebranded hotel is positioned as a boutique hotel blending luxury and relaxation with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. The lobby boasts a stylish boutique hotel atmosphere, with high ceilings, a spacious layout, an island bar, shared workspaces, and professional DJ equipment. DJ music events are held on weekends. The staff are professional, friendly, and fluent in English, ensuring a quick and smooth check-in process. Daily housekeeping is not provided for the first three days of your stay; if you require towel changes or trash removal, please request these from the front desk. Housekeeping and bedding changes will be provided on the fourth day. Amenities are available at the convenience store next to the front desk on the first floor.
- Room type selection and facilities features: Spacious and affordable, luxurious floors with brand new modern Japanese design! The total number of guest rooms has increased from 123 to 146, with 24 new deluxe floor rooms added. The standard floor rooms feature a modern minimalist design and offer standard twin and king-size beds. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the prices are relatively affordable, approaching business hotel standards. However, the room design is somewhat outdated, the bathrooms are small, the carpets have noticeable stains and look worn, and the soundproofing is not ideal. The new deluxe floor features a modern Japanese design and can accommodate up to five people. Guests have access to a dedicated complimentary beverage area offering alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and light snacks such as instant noodles.
- Dining spaces and public facilities: The buffet breakfast is plentiful, and there are all-day barbecue and teppanyaki restaurants! The main restaurant on the first floor, CROSS TIME CROSS BE, offers an all-day buffet featuring grilled dishes and a unique outdoor dining area. A sumptuous breakfast buffet is also available, with menus ranging from classic Japanese and Western cuisine to Kumamoto local specialties. The basement houses a teppanyaki kaiseki restaurant in a modern, high-quality Japanese-style setting, where guests can enjoy Kumamoto Wagyu beef and seafood. A bar and café are located in the lobby on the first floor, where guests of the deluxe floors can enjoy complimentary drinks. The hotel also offers bicycle rentals, and massage chairs and vending machines are available in the lobby.
- Transportation and surrounding environment: It's only a one-minute walk from the station, making shopping and dining extremely convenient! The hotel is located a one-minute walk to the left after exiting JR Kumamoto Station's Shirakawa Exit. It's adjacent to the BicCamera electronics store, and across the street are the Kumamoto Station building and AMU Plaza shopping center, both within a 5-minute walk. There's a streetcar stop, Shinshimacho Station, right in front of the hotel, providing easy access to major tourist attractions such as Kumamoto Castle, Shin-ichi Street, and Shimodori Shopping Street within a 20-minute ride. Several car rental companies are located in front of Kumamoto Station; however, the hotel itself does not have parking. You'll need to use the Kumamoto Station Third Parking Lot located directly behind the hotel, which costs between 800 and 1100 yen per night.
