Kumamoto Accommodation Review: GRIDS PREMIUM HOTEL — A Modern and Detailed Urban Hostel

Upon entering the lobby, you're greeted by a striking contrast between the dark gray stone-grained walls and the gold logo. Understated yet imposing, the hotel exudes a sense of sophistication. This is GRIDS PREMIUM HOTEL, located in downtown Kumamoto. From the architectural design to the interior lighting, the hotel exudes a minimalist yet sophisticated style. 📍The hotel is located approximately a 10-minute drive from Kumamoto Station, conveniently located to the Kamidori and Shimodori shopping streets. The surrounding area is full of restaurants, convenience stores, and drugstores, making it a comfortable spot for daytime sightseeing or evening strolls. ⸻ 🛏 Room Unboxing The room is decorated in warm grays and light wood tones, creating a clean and bright atmosphere. The mattress is firm but supportive, and paired with soft down pillows, it's incredibly comfortable. The thoughtful lighting design, with zoned headboard lighting, provides the perfect brightness for reading or relaxing. The bathroom features a separate wet and dry area, a soaking tub, and high-quality amenities. The toiletries have a light herbal scent, inviting you to sleep. ⸻ 🛗 A Little Surprise in the Elevator and Public Spaces The elevator design is quite ingenious—the walls feature reflective metal with angled lines, allowing light to bounce off the slanted surfaces, giving the space a sense of depth and dynamism. Even the floor signs inside the elevator are in italic font, creating a touch of designer playfulness within their simplicity. Combined with subtle lighting and extended mirrors, the space feels like a boutique hotel. ⸻ ☕ Breakfast and Facilities Breakfast is served in the first-floor restaurant. The menu is limited but exquisite, including Japanese side dishes, rice, miso soup, and freshly ground coffee. The lobby also features self-service laundry machines, vending machines, and an open lounge area, making it ideal for independent travelers and long-term stays. ⸻ 💬 Accommodation Review GRIDS PREMIUM HOTEL exudes a sense of elegance: "Not ostentatious, yet every detail is just right." The angled lighting in the elevator, the gentle room lighting, and the metal framing in the hallways all showcase an understated design aesthetic. 🌙Recommended for: • Travelers seeking convenient transportation and a strong sense of design • Those who appreciate minimalist style but also pay attention to detail ⸻ 📸: The gold logo against the gray-black wall, the angled reflections in the elevator, are all some of the hotel's most photogenic highlights.