ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky ANAクラウンプラザホテル熊本ニュースカイ 熊本新天空全日空皇冠假日酒店

ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky is a 25-story city hotel located along the Shirakawa River in Kumamoto’s Chuo Ward. Within walking distance of JR Kumamoto Station and close to tram and airport limousine bus stops, it occupies a convenient position between the station area and the downtown district—essentially a “waterfront-style” city hotel. From the upper floors, guests can enjoy views of Kumamoto’s cityscape, the Aso mountain range, and the river below, making it suitable for both business and leisure stays.

The hotel originated as the New Sky Hotel, which opened in 1968, and now operates under IHG Hotels & Resorts as an ANA Crowne Plaza property. The entrance and lobby feature expansive glass windows that let in abundant natural light, while the 25-story tower rising beside the river bridge stands out as a recognizable landmark near Kumamoto Station. Despite its impressive height, the number of guest rooms is kept to around 200, giving the property a more relaxed, manageable scale rather than the feel of a massive convention hotel.

Guest rooms include Single, Double, Twin, Triple, and Suite types. Even the standard rooms are slightly more spacious than typical business hotels, with compact but functional layouts featuring a desk and chair, sofa or small table, and beds suitable for solo travelers, couples, or families. River-facing rooms offer night views of the Shirakawa and the city, while rooms on the opposite side look toward Kumamoto Station. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, electric kettle, and humidifying air purifier—practical amenities for longer stays.

Upper-floor categories include Premier Rooms and other upgraded options for guests who prefer more space or enhanced views. Most bathrooms are unit-style, but higher categories may offer larger bathtubs or layouts designed to feel more open, some with partial view baths. The overall concept emphasizes comfort and practicality, ensuring guests can return to their rooms and unwind after work or sightseeing.

Dining facilities include an all-day dining restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, and a bar lounge. The all-day dining venue serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, featuring a wide variety of dishes from salads and meat items to desserts. Seasonal buffet events—such as crab or lobster fairs—are popular with both hotel guests and local diners. The Japanese restaurant offers kaiseki and regional specialties made with Kumamoto ingredients, making it suitable for business dinners and special occasions.

The bar lounge serves coffee, light meals, and desserts during the day, and transforms into a relaxed space for drinks at night. Hotel-original cocktails and sweets are also offered, making it an easy spot for a casual drink or a quiet break without leaving the property. The contrast between the bright breakfast atmosphere and the evening bar ambience adds to its appeal.

The hotel features a variety of banquet and meeting rooms, accommodating corporate seminars, receptions, weddings, and local gatherings. Its ability to host meetings, events, and accommodation in one place is a major advantage. The relatively close distance to Kumamoto Station makes it practical for groups arriving from across Kyushu as well as for business travelers combining meetings with an overnight stay.

In terms of access, the hotel is about an 8-minute walk from JR Kumamoto Station, and trams or buses provide easy connections to the city center and Kumamoto Castle. From Kumamoto Airport, limousine buses stop near the hotel, reducing the need for transfers when carrying luggage. A multi-story parking garage with about 200 spaces is available, making it convenient for guests traveling by car or renting a vehicle to explore Kyushu.

For sightseeing, Kumamoto Castle, the former castle town district, and Suizenji Jojuen Garden are easily reached by tram or bus. For excursions, Aso and Amakusa are accessible by car or highway bus. The hotel’s riverside location also makes it pleasant to take short strolls nearby, offering a taste of Kumamoto’s “city of water” atmosphere.

Overall, ANA Crowne Plaza Kumamoto New Sky is a well-balanced city hotel suited to guests who want to stay close to the station but prefer a calmer riverside environment. With comfortable rooms ideal for business stays, flexible dining options including buffets and Japanese cuisine, and facilities that support meetings and group events, it is a practical choice for solo travelers, families, and corporate groups alike.