The hotel is 2 minutes walking distance from the Kokura Train Station. It was completely quiet which was unexpected. The bed was comfortable and I got a good nights rest.
The room is a bit inconvenient compared to other APA hotels: the TV is mounted in a strange location and so is the placement of the desk and chair.
The staff was polite and helpful. I checked in early and was able to pay the fee with the Suica card without any problems.