Location: Kobe
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Famous for its luscious beef and crisp, pure sake, the Japanese port of Kobe is a thriving metropolitan city with an international feel. The sake-brewing season runs from October through April, and that's the best time to take a tour of a kura (the Japanese word for brewery). Visit the Hakutsure Sake Brewery Museum year-round. Naturally, the nightlife here is prime perfection.
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1. Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1145 reviews
Urban resort hotel surrounded by the sea; on site restaurant featuring French & Asian cuisine; theatres & shopping within 1 mile. Parking: 11
Comfortable, harbourside and close to restaurants and shopping
Reviewed By alexanderjay2017Comfortable, pretty-well-appointed bedrooms. Quality soaps which left skin feeling smooth and refreshed. Huge TV with pre-dedicated channels for Netflix and YouTube. Handy variety of charging/hooking-up adapters for various USB/etc dependent gadgets. Room had a nice balcony + chairs looking out over a section of the harbour toward the Harborland Mosaic restaurant and boutique complex. Ample selection of international / Japanese items on breakfast buffet menu in a large set of rooms generally looking out over the harbour. Staff pleasant, courteous and efficient. Not quite as prestigious or ritzy, perhaps, as the nearby Hotel Okura (have been lucky enough to stay at both), but a more lively and cosmopolitan feel. The spacious central atrium also gives it a lighter and airier atmosphere. You can book and take a 2-hour + evening dinner cruise around Kobe 'bay' at the terminal one floor down from the hotel lobby, although you can book a similar type of cruise from the terminal at the Mosaic complex a short walk away. Kobe Port Tower is a very short walk from the hotel entrance. Finally, at any time of year, but especially from late spring through autumn (I would imagine; I visited in early December), the Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway are really worth a visit -more so, perhaps, than anything else in Kobe. Take the hotel's free shuttle bus up to the shinkansen (bullet-train) station and follow the signs for the cable car (about a five-minute walk). Take the cable car all the way to the top (past the intermediate stop) and stroll down a wonderful winding path past all manner of fragrant herbs and flowers, with mountain views over Kobe, the sea, and beyond... There are plenty of play areas for children (who basically have plenty of fun just running down the slopes), and quite a few hammocks laid out where you can sunbathe and snooze -a treat in the early winter sunshine, before twisting yourself inside out as you try to get out of the hammock and you suddenly find yourself on the ground.
2. Kobe Portopia Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1528 reviews
Come to the Kobe Portopia Hotel and enjoy a panoramic view of beautiful sunsets, the Osaka Bay and Kobe's enchanting $10 million nightscape. Conveniently located 8 minutes from Kobe Airport, 10 minutes from Sannomiya and 20 minutes from Shin-Kobe Station, the Kobe Portopia Hotel has a complimentary shuttle bus to and from Sannomiya and Shin-Kobe Station throughout the day. With 746 guest rooms, 36 banquet and meeting rooms, the 1,702-seat Portopia Hall, 12 restaurants and bars, and a fitness center and spa facilities, the Kobe Portopia Hotel provides a wide array of services to meet our guests' every need.
Amazing
Reviewed By 180sachGreat experience at the oval club I must say, amazing customer service, delicious food and stunning view. We just had a small issue with the bathroom sink which was clogged but other than that our stay was good.
3. Hotel Okura Kobe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2265 reviews
Finding an ideal luxury hotel in Kobe does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Hotel Okura Kobe, a nice option for travelers like you. Hotel Okura Kobe is a luxury hotel offering a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a minibar in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The hotel features a concierge and room service. Plus, guests can enjoy a pool and breakfast, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Kobe. While staying at Hotel Okura Kobe, visitors can check out Monument of Old Navy Training Center (0.3 mi) and Former Foreign Settlement 38bankan (0.3 mi), some of Kobe's top attractions. Travelers looking to enjoy some unagi & dojo can head to Unaju. Otherwise, you may want to check out an Italian restaurant such as GalliLeo, Il Cuore, or SO. TABLEKOBE0330. Kobe is also home to Former Chinese Consulate, a popular history museum that is not too far from Hotel Okura Kobe. Hotel Okura Kobe puts the best of Kobe at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
Has known better days
Reviewed By Josgreet1Spend three nights here to visit Kobe and the environment. Location is great, facing the harbor with a short walk to the city center. The hotel itself is a bit dated, hallway carpets have stains everywhere. Rooms are quiet and somewhat oldstyle. There’s a minibar with hardly anything in it. Bed is rockhard and the draperies must be ages old looking at the stains. Aircon is really quiet and works well. Slippers but no bathrobes in the closet. Biggest disappointment is that they make you pay for all the extras. We wanted to use the outdoor pool for a short swim, but they charge you 1600 ¥ per person (and no one harmony discount, as others claim!). Must be one of the better hotels in Kobe, but will probably try another place next time.
4. Hotel Monte Hermana Kobe Amalie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Hotel Monte Hermana KOBE AMALIE is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Kobe, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Tor Road (0.2 mi) and Kitano-cho (0.4 mi), guests of Hotel Monte Hermana KOBE AMALIE can easily experience some of Kobe's most well known attractions. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a refrigerator and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. Hotel Monte Hermana KOBE AMALIE features a 24 hour front desk, newspaper, and baggage storage, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts breakfast. If you are driving to Hotel Monte Hermana KOBE AMALIE, parking is available. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Italian restaurants, including City of Kobe Restaurant, San Michele, and Est. Est Brasserie & Cafe, all of which are a short distance from Hotel Monte Hermana KOBE AMALIE. Should time allow, Kobe Harborland, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, and Kobe Kitano Museum (Ijinkan-gai) are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Kobe!
An Excellent Stay at Good Value
Reviewed By MasCabron23Nestled in the just right between the Kobe train station and the bustling city center is Hotel Monte. As soon as you enter, the friendly staff greet you and check you in expeditiously. The rooms were American style rooms and quite comfortable. The bathrooms were a bit small but that is normal in Japan. Additionally, the breakfast buffet was better than most hotels we stayed in Japan. They had a good selection to choose from and everything was fresh. As you can see from the map, the hotel is less than 100 meters from a shrine and about a 15 minute walk to the shopping district area. Good location, decent price and amenities. Enjoy!
5. Hotel Piena Kobe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2031 reviews
Parking: 40
Food
Reviewed By shadforthwAwesome food. Breakfast buffet never ending. Obviously chef studied in Europe. Had dish with lentils, real saur kraut. Gorgonzola cheese omelette . Roast beef. Baked goods and desserts (even candies). Cool plastic glove machines so you could slip them on effortlessly for covid buffet regs.
6. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kobe Sannomiya
Overall Ratings
4 based on 378 reviews
Parking: 32
Good location near Sannomiya
Reviewed By aichiiFound a good deal for this hotel to include New Years Eve. Very easy walk from Sannomiya east exit.Look for McDonalds…walk in front of it and turn right.Walk straight until you see Family Mart on the corner…the hotel is next door!There are 3 convenience stores within 50 meters of the hotel.Double room was small for 2 with the bed against the wall but comfortable. The restaurant attached to the hotel has closed so no breakfast plan. Would stay again if the price were right!
7. Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 422 reviews
大阪から約1時間、神戸の中心 三ノ宮からは約30分という、街の賑わいから程よい距離をおく身近なリゾート。自然に囲まれた緑豊かな丘の上にあり、客室やレストランからは輝く明石海峡大橋と瀬戸内海、淡路島の雄大な眺めをお楽しみいただけます。
Nice View of the Akashi Ohashi Bridge from Our Room
Reviewed By 175ryusukemStayed with my family for vacation. The room is in the annex renovated in 2013, with the Akashi Ohashi Bridge view. We had a breakfast buffet with many local cuisines and found many foreign visitors there.
8. Oriental Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 613 reviews
Rebuilt from the ground up in 2010, Oriental Hotel stands proudly in the beautiful coastal city of Kobe. With a history of over 145 years, Oriental Hotel is widely recognized as Japan's first Western style hotel. Modeled after its predecessors, the hotel's interior features rich wood tones as well as vivid marine colors to represent its unique location between the Rokko Mountain range and Osaka Bay inlet.
Outstanding
Reviewed By WanderingAlbatross9I recently spent over a week in this superb hotel. The room was first class. An extremely comfortable bed. The service was faultless, with warmth. The hotel has a fascinating history which you can feel. It is beautifully appointed. Highly recommended. I look forward to returning!
9. Hotel Crown Palais Kobe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 343 reviews
Hotel Crown Palais Kobe,located in Harborland - new urban waterfront center - is conveniently close to JR Kobe station. The international city of Kobe delivers exotic flavor. Our rooms confort you, while offering beautiful views of Mount Rokko. Experience uniquness at our rentaurants and spa.
You can spend no worries of the trip with children（子連れ旅の諸々の悩みを感じずに過ごせます）
Reviewed By tadatsugusIt was a trip to my father and an 8-year-old child who loved railways. I chose this hotel because it is a superior hotel, but the price is almost the same as a budget-friendly hotel. I felt it was a good hotel for small children. A trip with children is an endless worry. For example, if my child is noisy, if I fall in the rain while holding my child's luggage, if my child dislikes eating at the hotel, if my child gets dirty, and so on. This hotel can ease these worry. First, the rooms are spacious and spacious, with solid walls.If there is not much noise, it seems that there is no need to bother the next room. Second, you can get there from JR Kobe Station and other stations without getting wet. Third, there are some fast food restaurants, buffet restaurants and sweets cafes nearby. And you can buy groceries at supermarket "Gyomu Super". And If you don't have enough children's clothing, you can visit nearby apparel stores such as Nishimatsuya and Shimamura. If you want romantic, this hotel has some disadvantages. For example, there are places where equipment repairs are not perfect. Even on higher floors, the night view is not fantastic. But those shortcomings are not important for us. We used optional spa and were able to spend comfortably. 父親と鉄道好きの小学2年生の2人旅。シティホテルながらやや高めのビジネスホテルと遜色ない料金で利用できるため、利用しました。小さい子連れに利用価値が高いホテルだと感じました。 子連れ旅は心配の種が尽きないもの。子供が騒いだら周りに迷惑をかける、子供の荷物を抱える中で雨に降られたら、子供がホテルの食事を嫌がったら、服を汚したときの着替えは…などなど。このホテルではこれらの心配を和らげられます。 シティホテルらしくゆったりとした間取りで、壁の造りもしっかりしています。よほど騒がなければ隣室に迷惑をかけずに済みそうです。また、JR神戸駅ほか複数の駅から雨に濡れずにたどり着けます。食事は近隣に子供が好きなファストフードやビュッフェ、スイーツなどがそろい、業務スーパーで購入してもよいでしょう。子供服が不足したら、近くの西松屋やしまむらを訪ねれば済みます。 設備の補修が行き届いていない箇所があったり、高層階も夜景の見ごたえがなかったりと、ロマンティックさを求める方には向かない面も。でも、そんな要素は子連れ旅には重要ではありません。オプションの大浴場も利用し、快適に過ごせました。
10. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 593 reviews
Finding an ideal trendy hotel in Kobe does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel, a nice option for travelers like you. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Kobe, Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel is located a short distance from The Former Foreign Settlement of Kobe (0.2 mi) and Tor Road (0.3 mi). The rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel features a 24 hour front desk, baggage storage, and a coffee shop. In addition, as a valued Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel guest, you can enjoy breakfast buffet that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to parking. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Mickey's Club, International Bar 1134, and The Avery's Irish Pub, which are some pubs that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Should time allow, Kobe Harborland, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, and Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Kobe.
loved our stay!
Reviewed By deedee8Located close to the train station and as many have indicated, right next to Chinatown (was concerned that it would be noisy but it wasn't). Actually, love the location! Love being able to stroll Chinatown before bedtime and close enough to the station that rolling our carry-ons to and from wasn't a hassle and it was walking distance to other nearby attractions. Check in at the front desk staff was efficient. Staff was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the common area (they use for breakfast) for hot drinks and snacks and also to listen to vinyl!!! Really, where else but Japan would you find something like this in a hotel? misc note - one of the few hotels that loans out nail clippers. really useful at this point in our trip. Only place I've ever seen this (usually we purchase an inexpensive one on our travels)
