Thursday, December 12, 2024

Hotel Room Tour and Review - Hotel Front Inn Fukuoka Airport

 

Hotel Front Inn Fukuoka Airport
       As I mentioned in my previous entry, my husband and I visited Japan in October this year. After checking out of Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport, which is conveniently connected to Haneda Airport, we flew to Fukuoka Airport and stayed at the Hotel Front Inn Fukuoka Airport, the closest hotel to Fukuoka Airport, for one night. We walked from the airport to the hotel, which took about 15 minutes, but on the way, we encountered a pedestrian bridge with stairs, so if you have heavy luggage or it's summer, you might want to take a taxi. The good news is they offer a free shuttle bus to the airport after checkout.

 

Hotel Front Inn Fukuoka Airport

2 Chome-18-1 Befu, Shime, 

Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka

 

Convenient Location

Sukesan Udon Restaurant

       Location: Around this hotel, you’ll find a Lawson convenience store, a TRIAL discount store, an AEON supermarket, a DAISO, and more. We visited Sukesan Udon (資さんうどん), a very popular udon noodle restaurant chain in Fukuoka, which is just a four-minute walk from the hotel. The area is convenient for travelers who want to grab a quick meal or pick up any essentials.

 

 

 

Hotel Front Inn Fukuoka Airport
      We arrived at the hotel at 4 p.m., and the staff were very pleasant. They asked if we wanted to use the free shuttle bus to Fukuoka Airport the next day. This thoughtful service made our travel plans much more convenient.
 

 

 

Essential Amenities (1F)

     These days, it's common for Japanese hotels to provide essential amenities near the front desk, allowing guests to take what they need. At this hotel, the amenities are conveniently placed next to the front desk and include:

Body washing towel

Hair comb

Shower cap

Makeup remover

Keshosui (Japanese lotion)

Nyueki (Japanese emulsion moisturizer)


 

 

 

Lounge (1F)

       Next to the hotel front desk, there’s a lounge where you can enjoy a welcome drink. They have a Franke coffee machine, so you can savor freshly brewed coffee.

Franke coffee machine

Welcome Drink

Hours: 6:30 am to 10 am / 3 pm to 11 pm 

 You can enjoy a drink in the lounge or take it to your room.

Welcome Drink Information

 

Many Kinds of Tea

        There are also many kinds of tea to choose from. When you visit Fukuoka, don’t miss out on trying Yame green tea (八女煎茶), which is famous in Fukuoka. It's known for its rich flavor and smooth finish.

Franke Coffee Machine

       My husband went for the iced coffee, while I opted for the matcha latte. The freshness and flavor of both drinks were just what we needed.

Welcome Drinks

 

 

Moderate Double Room (14 m² / 150 sq)

Moderate Double Room

      We stayed in a Moderate Double Room. It was compact but perfectly comfortable for two people. The room had everything we needed for a pleasant stay.

      The long desk with a bright light and mirror was very useful when I put on makeup. It was also great for enjoying snacks we bought at the nearby convenience store. We just wished it had two chairs. 

 

        There were two sanitizing wipes available.


       There were two bottles of complimentary water, as well as some tea and instant coffee. These little touches made our stay even more enjoyable.

 

     We had a mini fridge where we kept the drinks and desserts we bought from the nearby supermarket. It was a great addition to our room.

 

      The bathroom was pretty basic. Since you can grab essential amenities near the front desk, the bathroom only had a toothbrush, hand soap, body soap, shampoo, and conditioner. This arrangement allowed us to choose exactly what we needed.

       The soap and shampoo are from POLA, one of Japan's most famous skincare companies, known for their popular Pola Wrinkle Shot Serum.

 


 




 Smart TV

      In the room, there was an air purifier and a smart TV that showed the current crowd level at the public bath.


 

Public Bath (1F)

Public Bath (1F)

      The reason I chose this hotel was for its public bath. Whenever I visit Japan, I always try to enjoy a hot soak. A hotel with a public bath is perfect for my preference. Being able to check the current crowd level from the room meant it was never crowded. In fact, I was often the only person in the public bath. The bath was well-equipped with body soap, shampoo, and conditioner. The powder room also had moisturizer and beauty serum.


Public Bath Hours

5 am to 9 am

4 pm to 1 am

 

 

 

Free Shuttle Bus to Fukuoka Airport

Free Shuttle Bus
       We caught the free shuttle bus to Fukuoka Airport, which was a big help since we had heavy luggage. The service made our departure stress-free.

 

 

 

Overall

     Overall, we had a great time at this hotel. The public bath was excellent, and the drinks in the lounge were amazing. We also appreciated the convenience of being able to buy items from nearby shops to prepare for our hikes on Yakushima Island, where we would fly from Fukuoka Airport the next day. The hotel's location was perfect for our needs. Although we didn’t try the hotel breakfast this time, it seems quite popular. We’ll definitely consider staying here again if we have the chance.

 

 

       While we were staying at this hotel, we visited Tenjin and Hakata. The hotel’s location made it very convenient to travel to the biggest cities in Fukuoka. I’ll write about the restaurants we went to next time. 

 

 

 

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Thursday, December 5, 2024

What I Ate at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 - Ringer Hut Ngasaki Champon

 

Ringer Hut in Haneda Airport Terminal 1

      My husband and I visited Japan last month. As I mentioned in my previous entry, we stayed at the Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport, which is conveniently connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3. After checking out, we moved to Terminal 1 to catch our flight to Fukuoka. Before our flight, we decided to have lunch at the airport. Initially, we wanted to go to Marugame Noodle (丸亀製麺), but we realized it was located in Terminal 2. Instead, we opted for Ringer Hut (リンガーハット) on the Basement Floor of Terminal 1. Ringer Hut is a Japanese fast-food chain specializing in Nagasaki dishes like Champon and Sara Udon. We had previously visited another branch in 2017, as I mentioned before.


Food Models Displayed at Ringer Hut Restaurant

      At the entrance, there are impressive food models displayed in front of the restaurant. These models make it easy to see exactly what dishes you can expect to enjoy, which helps in deciding what to order.


Ringer Hut Menu

         My husband ordered the Sara Udon with extra vegetables (野菜たっぷり皿うどん) for 900 yen. Sara Udon (皿うどん) is a Japanese dish featuring crispy deep-fried noodles topped with stir-fried vegetables and a thick soup. If you'd like to try making it at home, check out my previous entry, How to Cook Sara Udon, Japanese Crispy Deep-fried Noodles with Stir-fried Vegetable And Thick Soup.

Sara udon with extra vegetables (野菜たっぷり皿うどん)

          Indeed, it had a lot of vegetables! The deep-fried noodles were completely covered by an extravagant amount of vegetables. The contrast between the crispy noodles and the soft stir-fried vegetables created a delightful mix of textures that made the meal truly enjoyable.


Ringer Hut Menu

       I ordered the Nagasaki Champon (長崎ちゃんぽん) for 800 yen. This hearty dish features a savory broth loaded with a variety of fresh seafood, tender pork, and crisp vegetables, all served over thick, chewy noodles. It’s a popular choice for its rich flavors and satisfying texture.

Nagasaki Champon (長崎ちゃんぽん)


      Our lunch at Ringer Hut was truly satisfying. The blend of flavors and textures in each dish was impressive, and the entire meal cost only 1700 yen, making it very reasonable and fulfilling. Having visited Ringer Hut many times in Japan since my childhood, it was nostalgic to return after more than seven years and find the food as delightful as I remembered.


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