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Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 1-1-2 Watanabe-dori, Hotel New Otani Hakata. Opened on September 1, 1978. A hotel part of the New Otani chain. Located at the southern end of Watanabe Street in Fukuoka City's Chuo Ward, as part of a redevelopment project with Sanseiruko. 14 floors above ground, 2 floors below ground. Operated by New Otani Kyushu Co., Ltd. 1 minute walk from Watanabe-dori subway station. 5 minutes by taxi from JR Hakata Station. Conveniently located between Tenjin Station and Hakata Station. 392 rooms. Check-in at 2:00 PM. Check-out at 12:00 PM. Parking for 370 cars (1500 yen per night). Stylish and calming interior in the guest rooms. Single to 4-bedroom, Japanese-style, and suites available. Meets the needs of various scenes from business to family travel. Classic refined service. Listed in the Michelin Guide Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki 2019 special edition with 3 black pavilions. Enjoyed a wine event at the hotel restaurant, The Castellian Room, and decided to stay overnight. Took advantage of the great deals during the Go To Travel campaign period. Booked a Simple Stay (with the hotel's famous breakfast included). Reservation was made through the hotel's booking page. After booking, went to the Go To Travel campaign discount coupon issuance site to get the coupon. Presented the coupon and ID at check-in for the discount. The room booked was a Deluxe Twin. The campaign discount was 35%, amounting to 14,000 yen. Received a regional common coupon of 6,000 yen at check-in. A total of 20,000 yen in savings. Bell girl guided to the room. 13th floor. Dimple key for auto lock. Spacious 53 sqm Deluxe Twin room. Simple layout, bright interior with pastel color coordination. Marble-tiled bathroom from the opening period. Shower room and absorbent bath mat provided to prevent wet floors. Spacious toilet and closet. Air purifier with humidifying function. Bath amenities from Thailand's natural spa brand PANPURI. No room service or turndown service, but thoughtful room amenities. Breakfast at the Greenhouse on the lobby floor. Choice of Japanese or Western breakfast. Buffet service currently suspended. Explored the shopping arcade San Roze Hakata opened alongside the hotel. Many enjoyable dining options at San Roze Hakata, worth another visit. Convenient location near Tenjin, Canal City, and the southern end of Watanabe Street.