APA Hotel Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal Minami

I only stayed for a day but the location was in a pretty good spot. Good price too. About a 10 minute ride by tram from Kumamoto station and the stop is only a about a 2-3 minute walk to/from the hotel. A side note, the trams are super convenient for exploring most of Kumamoto and very cheap. A day pass at the tourist center in the station is only 500 yen. The room itself is, like most of my other reviews, standard for a Japanese hotel: A little cramped, private bathroom, mini-fridge, TV, etc. I think a recall a cigarette smell but not sure. It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the Castle Town (Sakura no Baba) which is where a lot of great food can be found. Solo traveler recommended.

Staff was very nice a few of them understand a bit of English.

It was close to the bus terminal, there’s a tram station down the road, and staff was kind. The hotel is away from the shopping and bar district, so it’s nice and quiet, although you can easily get there by foot. It’s a straight seven minute walk to Kumamoto Castle, too, with a city park between the castle and the hotel.

Breakfast was okay, I am a vegetarian so couldn't get lots of options which I off course expected.

The staff are very friendly and accomodating.