Unbelievable Kumamoto Views: MyStays Riverside Hotel's Secret Revealed!
Okay, buckle up Buttercup, because we're diving headfirst into the glorious, slightly chaotic world of Unbelievable Kumamoto Views: MyStays Riverside Hotel! Forget those sterile, cookie-cutter hotel reviews. We're going for real here, the kind of review that makes you feel like you’re gossiping with your best friend over a steaming cup of…well, let's get to that later.
Unbelievable Kumamoto Views: MyStays Riverside Hotel - The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Slightly Rumpled Truth
Right, so, you're thinking Kumamoto? Land of the friendly Kumamon bear (prepare for the cuteness overload), and the…well, a lot of other things that aren't bears. And if you're anything like me, you're after the experience. Which, let's be honest, can be a gamble with hotels. But MyStays Riverside… it's got secrets, and that's what we're about to unearth.
First Impressions (and the Slight Panic about Elevator Buttons)
Okay, let's kick off with… Accessibility. This is HUGE for me. I’m not a wheelchair user myself, but seeing how a place handles accessibility is a telltale sign of whether they actually care about their guests. MyStays scores well here. They list facilities for disabled guests, and an elevator is a must-have. That said, sometimes elevator buttons in Japan… confuse me. Picture this: me, slightly jet-lagged, staring at a panel of glowing symbols, my brain screeching to a halt. But the elevator worked. And that's what counts. Score one for us!
Checking In: Contactless, But Still Needing Coffee
Check-in/out [express] and Contactless check-in/out? Yes, yes, and yes again! Perfect for the impatient traveler (that's me, every morning, before coffee). Doorman and Front desk [24-hour]: peace of mind, especially if you're arriving at some ungodly hour. They're pretty on the ball, I’ll give them that. But… where's the coffee? I'm dying in the lobby.
Location, Location, Location (and the View!)
The name, right? "Riverside." You get a river view. I'd describe it as Pool with view that made me want to jump in. This is where the "Unbelievable Kumamoto Views" part of the name comes in. They weren’t kidding. I'm a sucker for a view, and the one from my room (a High floor request worked its magic!) was… well, you could actually see Kumamoto Castle from the window. It's a moment of pure, unadulterated "wow." I was staring at the view like it was some kind of miracle.
The Room: My Personal Sanctuary (Plus a Few Quirks)
Here’s the breakdown. The non-smoking rooms are a must, and they deliver.
- Air conditioning? Check. Thank goodness, because Kumamoto gets HUMID.
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms? Internet access – wireless, Internet access – LAN? Double-check. Essential for the Instagramming, the research, and the desperate attempts to find a decent ramen place.
- Extra long bed? Yes! Excellent. I’m tall, and hotels often provide beds that are too short. This was a victory.
- Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker: Vital survival tools.
- Bathrobes, Slippers? Small luxuries that make you feel like you've actually escaped.
- Blackout curtains: Crucial for sleeping off jet lag and pretending the outside world doesn't exist.
- Desk, In-room safe box : great for storing our stuff
- Additional toilet: YES!
Now for the quirks… The bathtub and Separate shower/bathtub. They feel like a palace.
Cleaning and Safety: COVID-Era Confidence (Mostly)
Okay, let’s get serious. Cleanliness and safety is top of the list these days. MyStays gets respectable marks here. They’re making an effort.
- Rooms sanitized between stays? Yep, that's reassuring.
- Daily disinfection in common areas? Good.
- Hand sanitizer readily available? Always a win.
I spotted Shared stationery removed and Staff trained in safety protocol, which is a good sign.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: A Culinary Adventure (or a Search for Coffee)
Okay, this is where things get interesting.
- Breakfast [buffet] - A buffet is a buffet, but I'm a sucker for the Asian breakfast options.
- Restaurants: There's at least one restaurant in the hotel. But I failed to discover a la carte in restaurant menu.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant : You can get coffee somewhere in this place.
- Bar: No one can say no to drinking a Bottle of water
- Room service [24-hour]: Excellent to have.
Things to Do (Besides Staring at the View):
Let us talk about ways to relax.
- Swimming pool? They do, which offers a Pool with view
- Spa/sauna - I did not try this. But it is a really good advantage
- Fitness center - I did not see it.
- Massage - There, there is services for you.
- Terrace: Good spot to sit for a moment
Services and Conveniences: The Extras You Didn’t Know You Needed
- Daily housekeeping: Thank you, angels of cleanliness!
- Laundry service, Dry cleaning: Essential for the travel wardrobe.
- Luggage storage: A lifesaver on check-out day.
- Currency exchange: Always handy.
- Cash withdrawal: Another practical touch.
- Gift/souvenir shop: Okay, I might have bought a Kumamon plushie. Don't judge me.
For the Kids
- Family/child friendly : They do have kids facilities.
Getting Around: The Smooth and the Slightly Confusing
- Airport transfer: Great, if you arranged it.
- Taxi service: Available.
- Bicycle parking: For the adventurous!
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site] : they do provide a parking.
The Verdict: Should You Stay?
Absolutely. Especially if you want a view that'll make you forget your worries (or your jet lag). It’s not perfect, but its flaws are minor, and its virtues – location, views, comfy beds, and a generally welcoming vibe – far outweigh them. It's a solid choice for anyone wanting to explore Kumamoto.
MyStays Riverside Hotel - Book Now, Before the Secret Gets Out!
Here's the deal: Book now and unlock a complimentary welcome drink at the hotel bar, the perfect way to toast your arrival (and that amazing view!). Plus, receive a 10% discount on your first spa treatment – unwind after a day of exploring! But that's not all: If you book this week, you’ll be entered to win a personalized Kumamon souvenir basket! (We're talking Kumamon everything!) So, what are you waiting for? Unbelievable Kumamoto Views and a stress-free stay await! Don't just visit Kumamoto, experience it. And let MyStays Riverside be your base camp for adventure.
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to embark on a Kumamoto adventure that's less "smooth sailing" and more "slightly-unhinged but ultimately endearing." This itinerary? Yeah, it's a suggestion more than a schedule. Expect deviations. Expect meltdowns (maybe just from me, but hey, you never know). Expect… well, expect a good time.
Hotel Home Base: HOTEL MYSTAYS Kumamoto Riverside (Bless this place. Seriously, the air conditioning alone is worth the price of admission.)
Day 1: Kumamoto Arrival & Karaoke Catastrophes
- 14:00 - Arrival & Check-In: Okay, first impressions: Hotel Mystays? Solid. Clean, efficient, and crucially, has a vending machine stocked with that weird, delicious Japanese soda I can't get enough of. Small victory. The room? Perfect for a solo traveller. Comfy bed, tiny bathroom (standard), and a killer view… of a parking lot (less killer). But hey, I'm not complaining yet.
- 15:00 - Lunch Mishap: Found a little ramen place down the street. The server didn't speak much English, which is already a problem for me, and I certainly don't know much Japanese… I think I ordered something that was supposed to be… noodles, but I'm 90% sure they just gave me a vat of pork fat. Lesson learned: point and pray.
- 17:00 - Kumamoto Castle (Attempt 1): Oh boy. Here's where the day went sideways. I knew the castle was under renovation, like, knew it, but I still trudged all the way there, expecting some kind of magnificent, partially-reconstructed wonder. Nope. More like a giant construction site with some informational posters. Very sad face emoji. I spent 15 minutes staring at a fence and went back to the hotel and took a nap.
- 19:00 - Karaoke Nightmare: The real fun started here. I figured, "What's a trip to Japan without karaoke?" Famous last words, friends. Found some karaoke bar. The song selection was vast, amazing, and heavily weighted towards Japanese songs. Did I know any Japanese songs? Absolutely not. Did I try to sing anyway? Absolutely. Did I butcher a rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody" that would make Freddie Mercury spin in his grave? Potentially. The Japanese locals were polite and encouraging, or maybe they were just laughing behind their hands. Either way, I emerged slightly traumatized but also kind of exhilarated. I'm a star!
- 22:00 - Comfort Food & Regret: Back at the hotel, desperately craving something non-pork-fatty. Grabbed some convenience store takoyaki. It was actually delicious, and after the karaoke debacle, pure bliss. Reflecting on life.
Day 2: Volcanic Visions & Bear Dreams
- 08:00 - Breakfast of Champions: Hotel's included breakfast? I ate some hard boiled eggs and what tasted like a mystery meat. Not bad!
- 09:00 - Aso Volcano (Attempt 2): Alright, Part 2 for the castles: this time I will go to Aso. Got the bus, stared in pure awe at the landscape around me. Then the weather turned to absolute madness. I made it to the base and then there was a blizzard. (Okay, maybe more of a breeze, but it sure felt like a blizzard after my karaoke experience). No volcano viewing for me.
- 13:00 - Lunch (Redemption Arc): Found a local café in Aso for lunch. Okay I ordered a curry and it was GOOD. Very good. Everything was very local.
- 15:00 - Kumamon Square: Okay, time for a dose of adorable. Kumamon Square. This place is basically Disneyland for Kumamon fans. And I am, apparently, a Kumamon fan. Everything is covered in bears. I bought way too much merchandise. Zero regrets.
- 17:00 - The Hotel Room of Doom: I'm exhausted, and ready to do nothing. More takoyaki! More weird soda!
- 19:00 - Dinner with a (Literal) Japanese Twist: I found a restaurant that made okonomiyaki (savory pancake). One of those places with the griddle in the middle of the table. I’m an idiot, and spent the time trying to burn my fingers. The staff ended up having to build my okonomiyaki for me. They were very patient.
Day 3: Stray From the Well-Beaten Path
- 09:00 - The Botanical Garden: I wandered into the Botanical Garden one morning and it was gorgeous. This is where I felt like a real traveler. I strolled for hours. No one else spoke English, and I was free to wander. Perfect.
- 13:00 - The Shopping Spree of No Return: I found myself in a giant department store. And my credit card is going to hate me. I bought things I didn't need, and things I did need. I got a beautiful kimono.
- 16:00 - One Last Ramen Run Ok, time for a good bowl of ramen. After the pork fat disaster of day one, it was time to redeem myself. And I did!
- 18:00 - Farewell Dinner: Back at the hotel. So much ramen. I'm going to miss this. My last dinner was delicious.
The End (Probably):
This itinerary? It’s a wild ride, just like me. Embrace the chaos, the misunderstandings, and the delicious food. And for the love of all things holy, learn a few Japanese phrases before you go. You'll thank me later. And if you see a slightly disoriented person singing karaoke in Kumamoto, dodging construction fences, and covered in Kumamon merch… well, that might just be me. Say hi! Or, at the very least, offer me some takoyaki.
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Unbelievable Kumamoto Views: MyStays Riverside Hotel's Secret (Mostly) Revealed! - Frankly, I'm Still a Little Hungover From That Trip...
Okay, spill the tea! Is the view at MyStays Riverside Hotel REALLY as incredible as everyone says?
One morning, I woke up, bleary-eyed, battling a serious jet lag situation (thanks, 14-hour flight!) and stumbled towards the window. *Expectations!* I thought. *Glory!* Nope. Fog. Thick, creamy, "you-could-butter-your-toast-with-it" fog. I may or may not have muttered something about "false advertising" while rummaging for the coffee maker. Then, BAM! An hour later, the fog *poof* vanished, and BOOM, the castle was there in all its majestic glory, bathed in the golden morning light. Seriously, it was worth the wait. Kind of.
**So, the view: Mostly unbelievable. Sometimes shrouded. Still fantastic, though.**
Is the hotel itself… you know… *livable*? Or is it all about the view?
**Pro-tip:** Request a room as high as you can get. Trust me on this. The higher up you are, the better the castle view *and* the further away things sound, which, late at night, is glorious, trust me.
What’s the best way to snag a room with that killer view? Any tips or tricks?
Also, be prepared to be patient. The front desk staff were lovely, but sometimes the communication was...difficult. My Japanese is practically non-existent, so I felt like I was playing a bizarre game of charades. But, ultimately, they got it right.
**My Personal Recommendation:** Don't go during Cherry Blossom season. Just don't. The hotel is even *more* packed, and the view, while magical, might be obscured by a swarm of Instagrammers. I had to fight for my photo opportunities, and let me tell you, the struggle was real, and painful.
Okay, real talk: Was it worth the money? (Because, let's face it, travel ain't cheap.)
But... (and there's always a "but," right?) If you're on a super-tight budget, there might be cheaper options. Just be prepared to sacrifice that incredible view. And honestly, if you're going all that way to Kumamoto to see the castle, you kind of deserve the view. My bank account might disagree, but my soul says *yes*.
Is it easy to get around from the hotel? Transportation, food, fun things to do?
Remember to get a local SIM card! It will save you. That, or learn more Japanese than *I* did.
Any hidden gems or secret spots near the hotel you'd recommend?
Okay, okay: One thing I *loved*. There’s a small, really traditional *izakaya* (Japanese pub/restaurant) a few blocks away. I can't remember the name (again, that hangover...) but ask around. It's got amazing food, great sake and you'll probably be one of the only foreigners there. The food was incredible - yakitori, sashimi... All kinds of delicious things.
**Pro-Tip:** Learn a few basic Japanese phrases. It vastly improves the experience. And be prepared to point at food and smile a lot. Works wonders.
What was the absolute worst thing about staying at MyStays Riverside?
**The Absolute WORST Moment:** I was hungover one morning, I needed a coffee *stat*. No coffee in the room (see above). So, I stumbled out towards the lobby, looked like death warmed over, and I got into the elevator. Another tourist. Lovely, right? Then the elevator stopped, the lights flickered... and it stayed there. For like, five minutes. Five minutes of sheer claustrophobia, and wondering if I was going to die in a shoebox. It was pure, unadulterated terror. Coffee after that? Nope. I needed a beer.
Would you go back? Really? After all that?
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