Hotel Il Palazzo

Modern and comfortable hotel. Good location close to river with Yatai stalls and downtown area. Easy to get from Hakata station on foot (20minutes) and to airport (walked to bus station which is next to Hakata station, then frequent direct buses to airport (can use Passmo or Suica IC cards). Queued for Ramen Ichiran Main restaurant in Nakasu area and had delicious ramen.

Breakfast was expensive so we didn't use

The staff were so friendly and helpful , room was lovely, it was a great location for me , so much within walking distance . I would return without a problem.

I know you are going for a particular atmospheric feel but I find the lack of lighting in the hotel in general just a bit annoying. It reminds me of an Abercrombie & Fitch type store regarding the lighting or a hotel in Las Vegas where they consciously try to keep you in night time (gambling) mode. It is just slightly annoying as I say . Maybe at least turn the lights up in the lifts and a little bit in the corridors leading to bedrooms. I had to help an elderly couple who could not see the room numbers .