Hakata Station Fukuoka, Japan
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
Miyako HotelsThermal station retreat
Natural hot springs and an outdoor waterfall anchor this glass tower rising directly above Hakata's main rail hub.
What it’s good at
What they say
Also in AFAR.
a contemporary 208-room retreat with a poolside bar and glass exterior draped in greenery and waterfalls.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Hakata Station sits directly across the street, with a dedicated basement passage leading straight to the subway platforms.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look across the city, and bathrooms have deep Japanese soaking tubs with separate washing stalls.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated onsen water fills the outdoor pool, where reclining bubble beds look out past an eight-meter waterfall.
The onsen
Soak slowly.
Gender-separated indoor baths draw from natural hot springs, flanked by traditional washing stations and dry saunas.
The spa
Light-wood vanities and backlit vertical mirrors line the grooming stations inside the top-floor bathhouse.
Le Ciel Bleu Restaurant & Bar
The top-floor dining room serves Kyushu-inspired French cooking beneath double-height windows and a green marble bar.
How it began
The original 1972 hotel was demolished and rebuilt in 2019, replaced by a glass cube designed around greenery and cascading water.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.