Route Inn Grantia Dazaifu

Not bad in general. Nice onsen and staffs draw back some points for the hotel. Unfortunately, the smelling in the room (no choice as we had booked the smoking room in JP holiday weekend) is too strong and I have to open the window for some fresh air.Breakfast is fine, no surprise.

A cozy hotel situated in the mountains. Near Dazaifu station and Tenmangu, with shuttle bus service up and down the hills. Onsen is one of the highlights here.

Hotel is walking distance to Dazaifu, down hill side. This was the first time we stayed in Japanese room but they did not make the bed and we need to make the bed ourselves on the tatami.

More convenient if using a car, parking is free however parking lots may be full at night so better to reach earlier at the hotel. There's also free onsen facilities and a comics room, and there's two buildings so might be confusing when navigating around the hotel. Overall experience is a good stay.

Rooms are a little small, but outdoor bath and breakfast are ok. A decent hotel but nothing outstanding

Nice hotel, good location. Will be better if it is traditional Japanese style room.

"Disappointing Stay at a Crowded Onsen Hotel" I recently stayed at this onsen hotel, and unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations. While the onsen facilities themselves were decent, the overall experience was marred by several issues. The hotel was quite overcrowded, which made the atmosphere feel more chaotic than relaxing. Common areas were packed, and the serenity I was hoping for was hard to find. To make matters worse, we encountered a cockroach in our room, which was a major concern. Additionally, the room had a persistent damp smell, giving it an uncomfortable, musty feel. These issues made it hard to truly unwind, especially after a long day of travel. While the staff were friendly and tried to be accommodating, the outdated facilities and cleanliness issues were hard to overlook. This hotel could benefit from a much-needed renovation, as well as more attention to cleanliness. I would only recommend it for those on a budget or looking for a quick, no-frills stay, but it's definitely not the peaceful, relaxing onsen experience I had hoped for.

With the price I paid, this hotel exceeded my expectation. The room is spacious for solo travellers. Quiet onsen hotel and I could truely rested. The dinner included in the price was excellent and I had such a good Wagyu beef with other seafood. The only drawback is that the first free shuttle bus from hotel to the train station starts at around 10:30am which is kind of late. I ended up calling a taxi to go to the station instead.