Fukuoka bills itself as the gateway to southern Japan. Divided in two by the Naka river, the city is also known as Hakata. As the hotel is located on the east of the river nearby the downtown and in the Canal City Fukuoka, the hotel is a very good base to explore the city and surrounding areas. Plenty of restaurants, shopping and entertainment areas.1010yy The rooms are medium in size and they are all in very good condition and Comfortably equipped with contemporary style offering a warm Atmosphere. There are two restaurants, one is charming and spacious western restaurant with Italian decor on the ground floor, the other one is sophisticated Japanese restaurant offering seasonal local cuisine with stylish and relaxed Japanese Decor. The hotel is a 13-storey very modern building and has a unique wave shape.