Hotel Crown Palais Kokura  

In the heart of Kokura, Kitakyushu—this city-center hotel is a 3-minute walk to Tanga Market and about 6 minutes to Riverwalk Kitakyushu. Kokura Castle and Amu Plaza are also a short stroll away, putting shops, sights, and city views within easy reach.

Ninety air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators or minibars and LCD TVs set a clean, modern tone. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and bidets, and rooms include coffee/tea makers, electric kettles, desks and slippers. Some rooms offer in-room massage service and city-facing windows for coffee-with-a-view mornings.

On-site restaurant Lavande and a coffee shop keep things convenient. Buffet breakfast is served daily from 7–10 for a fee. The hotel also offers a massage room, wedding services and a ballroom, a chapel, 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning and laundry, luggage storage, and self-parking (charges apply).

Two meeting rooms and about 495 sq ft (46 sq m) of event space make small gatherings easy. Complimentary high-speed wired internet, tour/ticket assistance and a 24-hour front desk support business and group needs.

Lavande serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with an emphasis on local flavors. A coffee shop/café is on-site for snacks, and limited-hour room service is available. Buffet breakfast runs 7–10 for a fee.