Hotels in Kobe

Convenient transportation, small but complete. The place is clean, with self-service check-in/check-out, and the staff provides good service. The hotel does not have its own parking lot, but parking at a designated nearby parking lot is cheaper (¥1,500 until 11 am). However, if you leave by 8 am, overnight parking nearby would actually be cheaper. The only downside is that the room is too small to open two medium-sized suitcases.

This is not my first time staying at a Dormy Inn hotel, and each time I am very satisfied. This time I went with my children, and they especially loved the free ice cream, popsicles, yogurt drinks, and late-night ramen.

This hotel is quite different from any I've stayed at before. It's located right on Kobe Harbor, and the hotel itself is shaped like a cruise ship. The rooms have balconies where you can step out and enjoy the harbor views. Our room faced the MOSAIC shopping mall, and next to it was a Ferris wheel that displayed various light patterns every night. We loved sitting and quietly enjoying the view when we came back to the hotel! The room was clean and spacious, and the toiletries are their own brand; if you like them, you can purchase them at the shop downstairs. In the morning, you can enjoy a delicious and varied breakfast. It's a buffet with plenty of Western and Japanese options. The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, and I especially loved the made-to-order beef burgers and waffles. A nice touch was the fresh orange juice machine and the colorful donut display. In addition to having its own parking garage (parking is charged per night, and you can pay at the front desk when you check out), they also offer a free shuttle bus service between the hotel and downtown locations for travelers without a car. I look forward to the opportunity to stay here again!

The hotel front desk is on the second floor. The rooms are clean, the hair dryer has good power, and the bathroom is spacious with a bathtub for soaking. The bed is comfortable, and any toiletries you forgot to bring can be freely obtained opposite the front desk, which is very convenient. There's enough space in the room to store two suitcases. It's a 3-5 minute walk to the commercial street and an 8-10 minute walk to the train station.

The hotel service was good. The hotel is located next to the side gate of Ikuta Shrine, in a quiet environment, and the massage was also good. Free coffee is provided in the hotel lobby on the 1st floor. The room can accommodate a suitcase size of 24-26 inches, and you can see Ikuta Shrine directly from the room window. During my stay, many international tourists were staying at the hotel. It is not far from various subway lines, and you can find various restaurants, drugstores, etc. in the surrounding area (breakfast was not used this time).

There are many dining options nearby, and Ikuta Shrine and Don Quijote are very close. The breakfast is delicious, the rooms are of decent size, and the large public bath is very comfortable, but you probably can't see the night view as the full-length curtains are always drawn.

Overall, everything was great – the transportation, service, location, cleanliness, breakfast, etc. The only downside was that it took a little while to find the entrance to the upper floors, especially since the front desk is on the 17th floor. 😅

This is my second time staying at this hotel. It's located near Kobe Sannomiya Station, which is an excellent location. There's a parking lot downstairs, making it suitable for road trips. The room is considered large for a city center hotel, and can accommodate two 28-inch suitcases when opened.

The hotel has a beautiful and elegant exterior, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. The triple room doesn't feel cramped. There are also many restaurants and shops nearby. However, it's at least a 10-minute walk to the Bay Area Line and the Hanshin Line, which can be a bit tiring with luggage.