Brenza Hotel in Kobe

It was a bit difficult to get to the hotel because Sannomiya Station was undergoing renovation. The soundproofing wasn't great. Also, there was no light in the center of the room, making the whole space quite dim.

The hotel is conveniently located right across the street from Subway Exit 23 (take the small alley next to Lawson). There's also a bowling alley building directly opposite. While the area is currently undergoing subway construction, we stayed in a street-facing room and it wasn't noisy at all. The room decor is very new, though the space is a bit small. There's a raised platform under the bed, so be careful not to bump your feet when getting in and out.

The bathroom is a bit cramped, and the sink and shower share a single faucet, which I guess is an 'innovative' design choice, haha.

Both the front desk and restaurant are on the second floor. After checking in on the second floor, you take the same elevator back down to access your room. Toothbrushes, toiletries, and pajamas need to be picked up yourself from the area opposite the front desk on the second floor.

For breakfast, you need to provide your room number at the front desk to get a queue number. An attendant will then call your number at the restaurant. Breakfast is a set meal, but some items like bread, rice balls, small cakes, and drinks are self-service. I thought the breakfast was quite good and worth booking. We only stayed one night, so I'm not sure if the breakfast menu changes daily; it might be worth asking the front desk.

Image 1 is breakfast, Image 2 is notices, and Image 3 is the JR line.

The hotel's location is super convenient, even with the road construction nearby. If you know the shortcuts, you'll be there in no time. Give me a like if this helps!

Here's how to get there from JR Sannomiya East Exit (see pic 1): Take the escalator up one level, then turn left. You'll see an overpass. Head towards the OPQ building (see pic 2), which has an AEON on the ground floor. Go inside, and immediately on your right, you'll see an escalator going down. Turn left, go around the back of the escalator, then exit and turn left again. Walk to the very end, turn left one more time, and you'll reach the hotel in about 100 meters. It's really easy to get anywhere from here.

The reception desk is on the second floor. The self-service bar is a great perk, and they offer quite premium coffee and tea for guests.

The room isn't huge, but there was enough space to open up two large suitcases. The only downsides were the small bathroom and the dim lighting.

this the second time we stay at this hotel. good location which near to the train station and a lot of restaurant and shopping around the area.

The perfect choice for a layover in Kobe. It's super close to the subway exit, just a 2-minute walk. The front desk offers self-service toiletries which is a nice touch! Getting to the airport takes about 30 minutes, very convenient. I'd definitely choose this place again.

I am highly recommended this place which room was much bigger than other hotels and price was good

Good Location. Cleanliness very well

Convenient location, great service, and healthy, delicious breakfast. Although there's some construction happening nearby, it's generally pretty quiet. Stayed for four nights, and one morning I missed breakfast because I'd had a bit too much to drink the night before! 🥹

Walking distance to sannomiya, great room but no view as the construction is on going next to the hotel. But noise level is low

Super good stay, everything was very clean. Construction noise around property was a bit annoying, but with closed window not bothersome