Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Fukuoka

The hotel is literally in the densest and most convenient part of the city in Tenjin. There are maybe 500 (?) restaurants within a 2 block radius, it's insane. Inside the hotel itself is a very large mall that has several floors of great restaurants, then there is another giant mall right next door, then another giant mall after that... it just keeps going. Endless amounts of shops and restaurants. There is an underground shopping street that is seriously a mile long, again with endless amounts of shops and restaurants, and the underground shopping street connects all of the above ground malls, hotels, and the train station. So if it is raining, you can still get from the hotel to all of the shops/trains without having to get wet. But besides the malls, the outdoor streets also have hundreds of great restaurants and other shops, dozens of convenience stores, etc... Then you have both subway lines directly next to the hotel, one regular train line, and a bus station. The area is just as dense as any of the dense areas of Tokyo, so if you're looking for a place to stay that gives you a lot of things to do, this is it. It gives you that same overwhelming feel that other great Japan city centers gives you, where there are so many restaurants and things to do that you feel overwhelmed with choices. The trains that the hotel is close to will take you anywhere around Fukuoka, but they do not take you out of Fukuoka. For that you need to get the JR trains out of Hakata station, which is very close but you do have to make that transfer. So if you're frequently going out of Fukuoka then I would recommend staying closer to Hakata station instead of Tenjin, but if most of your visit will be staying in Fukuoka-city, then staying here is the most convenient. The room itself was nicely appointed without being too luxurious. Just right for the price. It was a decent size, not crazy small like a lot of other rooms in Japan, but not really huge either.

Took a free shuttle from Intl terminal to domestic terminal so as to get to subway which is 5 stops from hotel. Location is in the heart of Fukuoka. Easy to navigate to elsewhere for sightseeing. Good to have bottled water refilled daily, I was alright with alternate day housekeeping. McD, Mister Donut & Starbucks just minutes away. Mitsukoshi is just next door and Daimaru (Big Muji there!) is across the road from Mitsukoshi. Love the self help DHC sachets and toilet amenities in hotel lobby, the face wash is good for winter. Coffee machine in the room is also a plus but the coffee is so so only. Having a humidifier in the room is a plus point too.

The staff speak proper English which is helpful. Staff are very courteous and helpful. The room is comfortable. Shopping is very close if you are into shopping.

The bed was SO comfy and the room was well-appointed and larger than typical Japanese business-style hotels I’ve stayed at before. I had a small fridge, a keurig and an electric kettle. There was a room enough for a small table with two chairs. A hot shower and a soaking tub for long hot baths. They also had a great selection of amenities you could pick up from the reception area - shaving razor, hair ties, lotions, etc. The hotel was a great location for getting around Fukuoka city. Also appreciated the very polite staff who spoke some English, which was very thoughtful and helpful.

The hotel's location was fantastic! Being so close to the mall was perfect for shopping, while the underground tunnel connection to the train station made day trips or exploring other areas of the city super convenient. Easy cab access was another plus, ideal for those who prefer not to use public transportation.