ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Spire Royal Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes.

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked City Side Deluxe Suite (Executive Suite on the reservation system), received same. This room is just finished the renovation in this August. Before the renovation, this room was Royal Suite. Still highest category room in this hotel. Very beautiful and well equipped.

How are the rooms?
76.6SQM. Proper Suite which is separated between living and bedroom. Two queen beds (160x230), work desk, 2x 60inch LCD TV, Blu-ray player, BOSE sound system, Nespresso, sofa set, and twin basin bathroom with deep sunken bathtub. Toiletries are Melvita.

Video of City Side Deluxe Suite:

How is the exec. lounge?
This hotel does not have exec. lounge.

What was your welcome gift?
Local Sweets

What was good?
++++++++++ Excellent Suite with excellent price (USD200 per night in the weekday!)
++++++ Super cheap wine (bottle) pricing. Almost equal to street price
+++ Excellent Bar and Japanese restaurant
+ Shuttle Bus service between hotel and JR Kumamoto station

What was bad?
- Location is not central of Kumamoto city. But public transportation is excellent

Value for $ or Rewards Club Points?
Yes.

Would you return?
Yes. USD200 per night is absolutely good deal. This rate is not special rate. You can find it in the weekday.