Fukuoka Vacations from NT$24,688

First off, I don’t recall that when I booked this stop the bathrooms and showers were in a separate area. So that may have been my mistake. Second, I had a group of 6, 3 tall boys who barely fit in the room with our luggage. And lastly, we all received tickets for a “complimentary” drink at their cafe. Well their cafe was never open when we were there. This location is great for transportation. And great if you don’t mind sharing bathroom and shower. Unfortunately, for us, is was tough.

This is our second time at THE GATE HOTEL FUKUOKA by HULIC. I love this hotel as its newly built with modern finishes in the guest room. We stayed in a Corner Double Room and it's so spacious. There is a short hallway with a mirror as you walk in. The toilet/bidet is in a separate room; it has a sensor so the lid opens as you get closer. The wash room includes the wash basin, with the separate bath tub and shower sectioned off with a sealed door. The bed is huge for two people, but the pillows were fairly average as it tends to sink as you sleep. While there is no public bath (sento), the bath tub in the room makes up for it. There is also a Nespresso machine with 4 pods but we didn't use it during our stay. The breakfast here is one of, if not, the best. Freshly squeezed orange juice as you enter. You are then asked if you prefer the French toast, eggs benedict or Japanese style breakfast for your main. There is honey comb at the buffet, a teppan with a chef to cook a selection of vegetables, as well as Western and Japanese options. It is directly connected to the Tenjin subway so it's convenient. Lots of shopping options nearby so you can hop out of your room and stumble into the various malls surrounding this hotel including ONE FUKUOKA. Also lots of food options so you're spoilt for choice. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

There is a local tax that was unexpected and it required cash.

Found a pet bottle under my bed. Strange smell in the room….