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Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

3.0 star property
Hotel in Hofu with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Cleanliness standards
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1-45 Ekiminamicho, Hofu, Yamaguchi-ken, 747-0801
  • Hofutenmangu Shrine
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Yamaguchi University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Ube (UBJ-Yamaguchi - Ube)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Single Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Single Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Comfort Single Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Comfort Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Semi Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Semi Double Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Twin Room Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Comfort Single Room-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free wired internet, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Semi Double Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Hofu

Within a short walk of Hofu Science Museum, Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hofutenmangu Shrine. This 207-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Hofu Science Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hofutenmangu Shrine - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Yamaguchi University - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Ishin One Hundred Year Memorial Park - 20 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park - 28 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hofu Station - 5 min walk
  • Fukuoka Airport (FUK) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪謝謝珍味 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪長崎ちゃんめん 防府駅前店 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪和ぐるめ イオン防府店 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪カルビ大陸山口防府店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ニューロンドン 南店 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae

Hotel in Hofu with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
At Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. This hotel also has a vending machine.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free wired internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Coffee makers and desks are other standard amenities.

Languages

Japanese

Similar properties

Exterior

APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 433 reviews
$62 nightly
The price is $68
Jun 22 - Jun 23
All taxes and fees included in total
APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

This hotel is located in Hofu within a short 12-minute walk of Hofu Science Museum. You'll also find Setonaikai National Park and Hofutenmangu Shrine within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae feature a casino?

No, Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access and slippers as well as a restaurant.

Does Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

The closest major airport to Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae is Yamaguchi - Ube Airport (UBJ), which is 26.4 mi away (49 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae.

Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 434 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

YOSHITAKA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayako, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is so many option, so I will stay the hotel again with family. Just 3 minutes from Hofu station, Minato exit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

pleasant buffe style breakfast

I was really satisfied with stay at this hotel, especially with the buffe style breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If going to hofu this is the place to stay. Staff is excellent
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

KAORI

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

KENJI

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luggage was waiting in our toom
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place to stay in Hofu. Very friendly for foreigners and great breakfast
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAZUKI

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tsutomu

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HARUTO

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Takashi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHUN TAI

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAKAYUKI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Naoto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

yuichi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Hisano

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

いいホテルだが・・・

いいホテル。部屋も広いし、大浴場、ランドリーもある。ただスタッフみなさん若い方は、客の無理難題に疲れてしまったかのよう。今どき、館内の自動販売機での牛乳の購入の仕方が分からないからと言ってスタッフを呼びつける客とかがいて仰天。何か旅行すること自体が、若年層と高齢者層との摩擦の場所になっている気がする。別にここだけの問題ではないが、旅行をよくする身には自省するいい機会になった。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tetsuya

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MEGUMI

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Hiroshi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Masahiro

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

YOSHITAKA

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023