4 star hotels in Kobe

This resort hotel offers a fantastic view of the entire Kobe city. The buffet restaurant on the top floor is excellent, with delicious and abundant food, and the night view is absolutely stunning. It's an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

The location is very convenient, and it's easy to get to the airport.

Had a wonderful stay. The 30th-floor restaurant offers a fantastic view, breathtaking during the day and magical at night.

I was assigned a random room in the South Wing, which was very spacious and had a balcony, decorated in a French style with yellow and blue accents. The hotel has a very old-money feel with many artistic ornaments and paintings to admire. The shuttle bus was punctual and very convenient and pleasant.

The room was spacious and the facilities were business-oriented, typical of an older five-star hotel. While the decor felt a bit dated, it was very well-maintained, clean, and tidy. The 'mystery room' booking was a huge surprise; the price was amazing, probably a third of what it would normally cost.

The hotel's location is excellent, right in front of the Citizen's Plaza tram stop, making it very convenient to get to from Kobe Airport. You can also take the hotel's shuttle bus from downtown Kobe, which runs every 20 minutes and departs from Gate 8 on the first floor of MINT. The room is spacious and even has a small balcony. There are parks, IKEA, and supermarkets nearby, and it's not far from...

This time, I was assigned a room on the 29th floor with a mountain view, which I think offers the most beautiful scenery! What truly impresses you about Hotel Okura isn't just the hardware (though it's excellent), but the service! That kind of 'proactive' service awareness means they've already anticipated your needs and processes before you even speak. Someone greets you at the entrance, guides you...

Although it's an older hotel, the rooms and hallways were spotless and tidy. The room itself was incredibly spacious, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that the bathroom seemed to have been recently renovated. I particularly loved the hotel's design aesthetic; every detail exuded a Japanese retro elegance, making for a truly wonderful experience. While the hotel's location is a bit further from...

Room is excellent, view is excellent. Can taste Kobe beef, very nice. Near Unie with many restaurants

Great hotel with good location. Everything is excellent. Enjoyed my stay and will book again

Nice hotel location with very nice view of the Kobe Tower and ocean Very easy access to shops and restaurants

The hotel is old yet classic. Everything is in general well maintained, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. The hotel may not be so accessible compared with those in Sannomiya, but the hotel offers shuttle bus to Sannomiya daily and Shin-Kobe on weekends. It helps you get around and go to the train stations. However, do note that the bus may be full sometimes. But even so or if you miss the...

nice view, comfortable, calm, good shuttle bus service,

The hotel interior is quite new. They offer a shuttle service, which is shared with the Okura Hotel. It's a small bus, with half the seats allocated to the Oriental and half to the Okura. If it's busy, you need to get in line early or you won't get a seat. My room had a view of the Ferris wheel. Overall, it was very good.

The sea view room offers an unbeatable view, with the Ferris wheel and Kobe Port Tower all visible. The room is spacious and very clean, with a balcony where you can watch both sunrise and sunset. The hotel's breakfast is highly recommended, with a wide variety of Japanese and American options, including freshly made mini-burgers – definitely give them a try!

The room and balcony are both quite spacious. It faces the sea and the hygiene is excellent. Both in terms of location and room quality, it feels like the best hotel in Kobe. The hotel lobby and exterior are also very beautiful. It's definitely worth staying here.

An iconic landmark by the harbor! From the balcony, you can even see the queue of people taking pictures in front of 'Be Kobe.' Although there's no subway nearby, the shuttle bus to Sannomiya runs roughly three times an hour. The rooms are spacious, and the pajamas are very comfortable.

Unbeatable views! The room layout felt a bit dated, but the higher-priced rooms are newly renovated, and breakfast was amazing.

Service attitude of staff is not good especially bell boy

The staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. The facilities were clean and generous. The onsen was a new experience! Sheraton scrubbed up to what we expected. 5 stars!

The hotel is located in a quiet and safe area. The breakfast selection is good and I liked the good coffee and it was a bonus as they provided paper cup so you can consume your coffee in the comfort of your room. Will recommend friends to stay in this nice and clean hotel.

Only problem is breakfast.  In typical Japanese fashion, they make you wiatbevwn though there are plenty of seats.   If it's manpower problem, divert resources in the morning.  Wait can sometimes be an hour.  Ridiculous

Good location. Global standard customer service.

A bit out of the way to main attractions as it’s on Rokko island but the direct bus to the airport made it worthwhile. The breakfast was ok but seems to be always running out of food due to the high number of guests. In room service was decent but expensive. Onsite onsen was good but crowded!

Very satisfied. The location is super convenient, and the environment is comfortable. The room size was perfect for one person. A pleasant experience overall!

Very good hotel in service, location,cleaniness, amenitirs, it locates at the center of samnoniya station

Great to stay beside the scenery

The staff were all very friendly, and the view was also excellent with great facilities. The only downside was that the hotel room was too small; once you opened a suitcase, it was impossible to move around, especially with two suitcases, which was quite a hassle. Downstairs, there's a subway station and a shopping street, which is very convenient, but it can also be quite noisy due to the subway.

no coin laundry is a slight inconvenient. location is great with a large supermarket with eating area right at the station basement below. near cafes and eateries

Convenient location, with a spacious room. Comfy stay overall! Will consider returning to this hotel again.

room was abit small , not much space for luggages , location is good and hotel is clean, next to hotel has a car park , morning is expensive , after 8pm is 1000yen

Fantastic location, and the front desk offers a great selection of toiletries. My only minor complaint is that the hallway was a bit narrow when opening my suitcase. Otherwise, no real downsides. It's also great value for money. I'd definitely choose to stay here again on my next visit.

This was the last hotel we stayed at during our trip to Japan, and it exceeded my expectations. It offered great value for money, and the surrounding transportation was incredibly convenient. The location was very easy to find, with a shopping street just across the road and plenty of good food options nearby. Although the room was a bit small, it was very clean and had all the necessary amenities...

Service: Great service! You can even order room service, like the BBQ pork rice. Amenities: Very comprehensive, everything you'd typically want in a room is there. It's also super close to the convention center, so you can easily walk there and back. Cleanliness: The comforter had a slight oily smell, hmm, but it's acceptable. Overall, it's a pretty good value for money hotel.

Highly recommend the Daiwa Roynet Kobe-Sannomiya! The hotel is brand new and spotless. The twin room was spacious, and the beds could be combined, offering excellent value for comfort. The surrounding city architecture is stunning, making it a much more pleasant stay than being right in the bustling Sannomiya Station area.

Strategic location and impeccable service. Room is compact with bathtub. Will recommend

Ample room space and working amenities. It's just a short walk from Amagasaki station and have plenty of convenience shops and restaurants around the area for a late night meal. The single room had a big bed, and enough lights that isn't blindingly bright. Heated toilet seats with a bidet and bathtub. The small downside is that it faces the local fire station. Sometimes the alarms may blast at unexpected...

The service of the hotel is really nice. It just a few stop to USJ and expo. If you are a budget traveler looking for cozy hotel in amagasaki, this must be a good one!

The room was a little dated, but there were no particular issues with using it. I don't think there was an option to select a check-in time on trip.com, but for some reason the hotel had set it to 18:00. As of 14:30, the room was not ready and I was unable to check in, so those who want to check in early should be aware of this. (My room was ready for me at 17:00)

Great experience with clean room,polite staff and grateful catering. Delicious breakfast make our journey fruitfully!

Good breakfast Good location Easy to go to Osaka World Expo

The pit look is good but room was aged. Not worth for this price range

Compared to Kyoto, the Monterey in Kobe offers much better service. Sona is quite small, and lately, there's been too much of a Korean presence there. Although the hotel is a short walk from the station, it's still easy to find. There is indeed a red-light district nearby, making it a bit noisy and messy (though understandable). The room layout is reasonable, the TV supports screen mirroring, and the...

Getting to the hotel from Osaka Airport was quite convenient. We took a bus from stop 6 to Sannomiya, Kobe, and it was about a seven-minute walk from there. A one-way ticket was 2200 yen, and a round-trip was 3700 yen, so we opted for the round-trip. The hotel is located near Ikuta Shrine, which made it very easy to find with navigation. It’s an older hotel with a Western architectural style, and the...

Excellent location, just a five-minute walk from the JR station. Lots of great food options nearby. The hotel service is nice, and they offer free self-service drinks. The room is spacious, and there's a private hot spring bath, which is a big plus for privacy. You need a key card to access your floor.

Good location. Very accessible to food and shopping by walking. Room is big and quiet. Have parking bay.

Kobe is a beautiful city, and I've stayed at several Hotel Monterreys in Japan, all of which have been great. This one also has a good location.

The room was spacious! Although a bit old, it was very clean. Check-in was at 3 PM, and we were able to store our luggage in advance. The only minor inconvenience was an uphill walk to the hotel. Out of the three hotels we stayed at, I'd recommend this one. It's close to the main street, and especially nice to have a clean public hot spring bath – it was really relaxing.

The hotel boasts an excellent location and generously sized rooms. · We particularly enjoyed the great onsen located on the top floor. · The service from the front desk staff was exceptional.

The changing and locker area of the men skyspa is quite small and rather crowded during peak times.

everything is average...price is acceptable...may come again.

The room was excellent. It's rare to find hotels with sofas in Japan, and the breakfast was superb. You can even choose your own breakfast time. It's only 230 meters to the station, and there's a shopping street right outside the door. Plus, it's a pleasant 20-minute walk to the beach in the evening.

The air conditioning in the corner room on the 9th floor had a strange, intermittent loud gurgling sound. However, I was so tired from sightseeing that I slept soundly, so it didn't really affect my sleep much. People who are light sleepers should be aware of this. Everything else was perfectly fine though!

I've stayed at Candeo Hotels several times across Japan before. Candeo Hotels always have excellent locations. The Candeo Kobe this time was also in a great spot, making it convenient to get anywhere in Kobe. What I love most about Candeo Hotels is that they all have rooftop onsens for bathing. Basically, you can do all your showering and bathing upstairs, so the bathroom in the room is largely unnecessary...

Love their hot spring in the Kobe city and providing great selection of breakfast buffet, definitely worth the value

Rooms at 5/F are probably renovated, quite different from upper floors, very nice and spacious Bathroom way too small though, layout is not quite making sense, long and narrow, not much space near the sink for putting your toiletries/clothes/towels Our stay was at Christmas eve, got a cute gift from “santa” at the door the next morning ^_^ Location: around 10 min walk from metro station, couldn...

Hotel itself is ok with up to standard service from hotel staff, room size is typical Japanese budget hotel & acceptable based on Japanese hotel standard, have complimentary hot spring with 2 pools and 10 washing space in such standard and room rate is good enough. Location also ok with only 3 minutes walking distance to the nearest metro station. The only area not feeling good is the public...

Generally clean and well maintained except for several corners in 3rd floor. Service and amenities were excellent.

They offer a shuttle service to the Three Palaces, and the hot springs are very comfortable. At this price, what more could you ask for?

Great location just by the harbor. A short walk to subway station. Convenience store across the street.

Nice stay, i like the dinner and breakfast buffet，very nice hot spring als

The hot spring is really big, and you can enjoy both the upstairs and downstairs pools for free. There's a shuttle bus to Sannomiya Station. The room views are absolutely stunning, perfect for couples. Breakfast was just okay, but overall, it's a great stay.

The room was comfortable and bigger , and is good for family members. The view is face to harbour.

The hotel was clean, friendly staff, good food and excellent location

Good view Good dinner and breakfast Many varieties Big room

We love this hotel very much. We want to try ryokan but scare to get the old and dirty one, this is the right choice for us, room was very clean, big & modern. Staffs were friendly and tried their best to communicate in English, which we appreciate it very much. It is a resort hotel, of course it has the resort fee charge like everywhere worldwide, I don't understand why some guess complain about it

Excellent hotel, all facilities are very well maintained. It has that classic old-money vibe, very high-class.

Both the service and facilities at this hotel are top-notch. The location is also excellent. Anyone who enjoys hot springs should definitely give it a try!

Absolutely amazing, especially for a family trip! This is definitely my kid's favorite hotel ever. The room was huge and incredibly clean. The service was impeccable, with attention to every detail – from helping with luggage the moment we arrived, it was full concierge service. The hot springs were also excellent. Highly recommend!

The hotel and rooms were exceptionally clean. The in-room amenities were complete and of high quality, and the hot springs were wonderfully relaxing with few people in the evenings. The mini-fridge was stocked with complimentary beverages, and the Kaiseki dinner was superb! The hotel is located upstream in the town, perfect for a relaxing getaway. It's an easy walk in and out if you have normal mobility...

Very satisfied with the hotel service and all. I want to visit again.

Great hotel. Nice onsen facilities with a choice of rooftop location or ground floor nature garden location. The details that this hotel offers is exceptional compared to two other ones I have attended so far. The two stringed friddle with piano show at night was an extra bonus. Bottom line we love this hotel.

I travel to the city by international flight connecting buses, when I arrive I expected taxi to help me to move my luggage to hotel. Or I would find shuttle buses but there was none. I then I finally move everything upward to the hotel lobby then was told: I COULD CALL HOTEL TO SEND FREE SHUTTLE BUS TO SEND US UP TO THE HOTEL For free!!! I emailed hotel in advance to my departure but was not advised...

Did not stay but used Onsen + lunch package. Onsen was one of the best in my life in Japan. I could use 1の湯 and 3の湯 all alone. Could not believe I was the only person using this onsen at that time. My body and mind both could be relaxed and refreshed. Food was also very nice. Next time I would love to stay a night.

The spot was super central. The staff were really nice. The hotel has this old-school charm, even if it's a bit dated, but they keep it up well. I loved their onsens, both inside and out. They even switch them daily so you get different views. Plus, you can get a private onsen for a bit extra.

We stayed at the west block which offers a nice view of the town. The public onsen are the big highlights together with the kaiseki dinner and buffet breakfast. The hotel has a long history so the building does have a slightly dated feeling to it and it's a huge hotel (with multiple blocks and floors) so might not offer a cozy feeling.

Wow. Wow. Wow! This was the most magical experience of our entire Japan trip. We did the Kobe dinner in our room and had access to both the public onsen and booked a private one. I have celiac and they made sure to prepare the dinner so I could still experience all the amazing food. Make sure to let them know any dietary restrictions or allergies ahead of time! It is very limited on English speaking...

温泉で体が十二分に癒えました。 夕食はかなり贅沢をさせてもらいました。朝食も客室だったら最高だったのだけどなぁ！

Nice onsen ryokan with recently refurbished facilities Staff are polite The onsen is a bit smal

Extremely Perfect and Excellent. Location, hygienes, room, private onsen, public onsen, dinner, breakfast, and the staff, everything was in place perfectly. Deserve to get 5 stars rating resort.

Food quality and choices are fantastic. Staff service is very good and can communicate well in English. One minor drawback is that the spa pool is too small for too many hotel guests. I am disappointed that there is no spa pool outdoor.

Room is very spacious and clean.  Good service!

Room clean and everything is good

The room was pretty good, quite spacious. The hot spring, however, only had one pool, but the experience was still decent! It's about a 10-15 minute walk to the hotel from the cable car station, and also about a 10-minute walk to the town.

It was so good! I'll definitely be coming here every winter.

The exterior is castle-style, while the interior is more traditional Japanese style. The plaza lighting is beautiful, but hotel guests don't get any discounts! The hot spring bath is unique, but it's a bit rushed by 11 pm!

The hotel has a considerable history. Situated high in the mountains, the air is pleasant. The Japanese-style rooms are excellent, and the balconies are nice. It has all the necessary amenities for a holiday. The onsen is really good, with many indoor and outdoor baths. Because it's an old and large hotel, there are certainly some areas that could be improved. But overall, it's still acceptable considering...

Very friendly for children. However, The place is often fully booked.

This hotel is recommended for family trips. While the entire building exudes a sense of history, both the exterior and interior are extremely luxurious, and the grounds are used lavishly. The hotel's abundant use of natural stone, particularly within the building, and its on-site wedding venue, highlight its former luxury status. While the hotel shows signs of age, it is well-maintained and clean....

This is a family-friendly facility with a spa with hot springs of the same quality as Arima Onsen. However, the hot springs are only in the open-air baths, and the other baths are not hot springs. It is also unfortunate that the opening hours are short, until 11pm at night and from 6am to 9am in the morning (reception until 8:30am). The hotel is inside a roadside station, so there is an amusement park...

Exceptional service. We were first greeted by a staff member who helped us with our luggage. The hotel staff were very polite and made us feel very welcome. They answered our inquiries patiently. Although some of them were not very proficient in English, the ladies tried their best to help us. The hotel location is excellent—right next to the express bus stop, so it’s very convenient if you take the...

This was my third time visiting Arima Onsen. This time, I took the express bus from Sannomiya Bus Station in Kobe. The hotel is a 300-meter walk from Taikobashi Bus Station. Check-in is at 2 PM. The hotel doesn't accept children. It's not new, but well-maintained. The rooms are quite large, and there are complimentary drinks in the mini-fridge. Breakfast and dinner are both available, with two main...

The hotel is conveniently located right next to Arima Onsen town. Snacks and green tea are served at check-in. The facilities are very well maintained, the onsen facilities are excellent, and the staff are friendly and polite. Many local Japanese tourists were present. Lunch and dinner were both eaten at the restaurant; the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. There's also a complimentary...

The hotel has a great location and is very convenient for getting around. The rooms are very clean, although they are a little small for three people. The hot spring is very nice. The price-performance ratio of one night's stay with two meals is excellent. The hotel has a small courtyard and a small torii gate, making for a very pleasant stay.

You will love this hotel. When we arrive a hotel by car. The staff will help you parking and take off the luggage to your room. Everything in hotel is perfect the room with onsen is very nice. The location very good if you stay this hotel you can walking to village area so easy We suggest you to booking room including dining with on chef’s table

High-class enjoyment and first-class environment

Its a nice hotel with two different style of hotsprings. I like the outdoor hotspring the best.

:) Thankful for the hotel shuttle service as the hotel is located after a really steep slope. Both onsen in hotel and the next building are good and clean. :( Amenities didn't include facial cleanser and milk lotion. The pillows are too hard for me. The dinner plate arrangement setting appears to be dated - some of the food containers are old/ worn out with visible scratches on the surface. The menu...

This is the first time visited Arima Osen. The experience was great. The location of this hotel is ok. If you go to the Main Street from hotel it takes around 5mins. But the pathway is a bit beveled. Other than that, the onsen in hotel were really good. You can try different kinds of onsen. I enjoyed the public bath! The staff were nice too.

This stay was in a Japanese-style room. The layout was conventional, not very spacious, and a bit dated, but the cleanliness was good. The hotel's two elevators are quite small, leading to long waits during peak hours, which is inefficient. Both breakfast and dinner were delicious and noteworthy. The bathhouse is divided into public and guest-only sections: the public bath on the 2nd-3rd floors doesn...

The hotel has an overall old and dated feel, and many of the facilities are showing signs of age. The bedding was clean, though we did notice one or two small bugs, possibly due to the hotel being close to the forest. The Yukata were also quite worn. The night-shift front desk staff seemed to have some difficulty with English, as we were still directed to the wrong floor for dinner even after confirming...

Prefer memory for families ! The food was amazing and the facilities was great, a lot of fun we had !

Good location, nice service, The dinner and breakfast are great.

They have good onsen and walking distance to nearby shops and restaurants. But if you carry luggages, better to call hotel to pick up as it is uphill to hotel from station.

The service at this hot spring hotel is absolutely excellent! Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful time there. 4 couple open air baths that can be rented for 40min and you can also choose to have one I. Your room. Food was really good. As well.

The room was slightly different from the pictures, but it didn't affect our stay. The surroundings were truly beautiful, especially the colorful autumn mountain scenery right next to the hotel. The facilities were a bit old but still clean and hygienic. The older staff members were incredibly helpful; when we requested water delivery around 6 AM, it was brought to our room immediately. However, the...

Our stay in this hotel was great! I wish we stayed here longer than one evening. Our traditional Japanese room was very spacious and had two separate toilet rooms attached as well as a bathroom. The view from our room was amazing! And sitting area before the huge windows even had a massage chair and a vanity. The shoji doors showed some signs of wear but everything were very clean. Our kaiseki dinner...

Visited in winter, it was really good overall. The only drawback was that the tatami mat was quite cold when we first entered.

The private onsen experience was excellent. The front desk staff spoke Chinese and provided great service. The hotel also offers a shuttle bus to the bus station, which was very convenient. In the lobby, there were various drinks and ice cream available, perfect for a refreshing treat after a hot spring bath. My only minor complaint is that the outdoor onsen didn't seem as clean as the indoor one,...

Nice place to relax with my family. Nice and clean also great service.

I really like this private onsen hotel. It has both indoor and outdoor baths, featuring Arima's famous 'Golden Spring' and 'Silver Spring' waters. You can reserve them for private use, 45 minutes each time, and soak twice a day, morning and evening. I could only book the room through Ctrip, but I emailed the hotel directly to add breakfast and dinner, and the staff were all very enthusiastic and helpful...

It was absolutely awesome. We really needed this kind of rest after two busy weeks in Japan. We were so happy to relax body and soul. The room was luxurious and spacious; we chose a traditional one. This was our first hot spring experience, so it's hard to compare, but we loved it. All the hot spring rooms are strictly private, which is why we chose this ryokan. We have very large tattoos, and there...

Trip to heaven! The view is amazing

EV friendly as they have free charging stations (bring your charger. Tesla doesn't need it as they have one for Tesla). "The most delicious breakfast" sounds true as they serve homemade food, using local ingredients. The breakfast is well balanced and nutritional (in my opinion).

To start with the room, a fairy tale I never wanted to leave this fabulous place the establishment is of an incomparable chic, the gastronomic space of the restaurant is fabulous the dishes are of a finesse and taste to make you fall from your chair, I recommend more than nature, an incredible setting with an auxiliary establishment at the top of the mountain where I wish you to go there one day

The breakfast was delicious as expected.

The hotel is indeed a bit old, and the facilities are relatively old, but it is still well maintained and clean. The room size is OK, at least a family of three can use it normally. The bathroom is quite large, but the shower room is a bit compact. The breakfast mentioned in the comments is indeed very diverse. It is amazing at first sight, but to be honest, I can't eat it after two bites, but many...

Everything is good, but the WiFi is a little weak

The highlight is the considerate front desk service, including taking many beautiful photos for us when checking out and bowing 90 degrees to greet us. However, the so-called "best breakfast in the world" is really exaggerated. Although the table looks full, the quality is far inferior to the breakfasts of Peninsula Hotel, Six Senses, Waldorf Astoria, Park Hyatt, etc. The hotel room reminds me of the...