The area around JR Hakata Station, like many retail/transportation hubs in Japan, has no shortage of things to do.
JR Hakata Station is part of a larger complex including JR Hakata City and AMU Plaza. There are shops for everything you can think of.
And if you're hungry, there's a large above ground food court and two food walkways below ground, distinct from, but linked to the AMU Plaza department store market.
R&B Hakata Ekimae hotel is less than a 10 walk away.
The hotel was in excellent condition. The lobby well lit and furnished. Staff were exceptionally helpful.
The hotel room was also in excellent condition, spotless, and included the modern amenities of a business hotel.
After several years of travel from Canada to Japan, I'm still impressed with each hotel I've visited here. R&B Hakata Ekimae is no exception. I can highly recommend this hotel.