The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka

Upon arrival, staff are all very polite and welcoming. Basement lift takes you up to their reception. As it was quite busy when we arrive, the person who usher us to the lift was dramatic, only 1 set of customer per lift and they do not allow others to go in together. Is unnecessary and wasting a lot of time. Then when we reach the reception, we were told to wait on the sofa seats. After waiting for more than 10min. , someone finally came and told us we have lounge access, so we should proceed to the lounge. I was getting fed up, and said no, we check in here now please. Whole check in process took about 25min. Japanese are very efficient in some things, but their "process" has so many red tapes and employ too many redundant people. Room was rather small considering is a club room king and said 50sqm? Love the shower area, very nice tiles and easy to use. Toiletries use are very nice - love it! What stands out is their lounge. Is very well thought out. Layout was good. Alcohol serve all day! And the alcohol selection are good quality. Their breakfast was good enough, then they serve lunch 1130-130pm! Then tea sets 230-430. Then happy hour food 530-8pm. You can basically eat around the clock in the lounge. Their gym is basic, all modern equipment and 24hrs. Very glad as this gym needs a fee to enter unless you've club access, there was hardly anyone when I was using. Similarly for the indoor swimming pool ~ 22m as the width is rather small, it was empty when I use it at 6:30am Love it! This place doesn't have onsen but small sauna and steam room which is very clean and nice. Location is very good. You're literally at the center of action. If you've only 2 days in Fukuoka, this could be the place for you!