Hotel Okura Kobe

Great location! Close to everything! Great waterside view on the 27th floor. Was not cramped at all, and the staff were very accommodating...requested an additional small bed for my son in the king-bed room per our pre-arrival notes. A small additional fee, but the bed was already in the room prior to our arrival. Parking garage for 1,000 yen per day is inexpensive compared to the surrounding areas, and it's also easy and accessible to come and go for those wishing to explore further outside the city. A very nice place to wind down for the evenings after exploring Kobe, and a cool spot to watch the light show at night once you've taken it in from the pier itself...which is just below the hotel.

We were sadly only there for one night. We were very impressed with Kobe and wished we could have spent a couple more days. We took a taxi from Kobe-Shin station. Check in was a breeze. Our room was lovely. It was the largest room of all the hotels we stayed in while in Japan. Excellent view! We did not have a reservation for dinner and went online, but couldn’t find any openings. My husband went to reception to get a recommendation. They called a couple of places, and were able to get us into an excellent restaurant, Beef Steak Kawamura. It was pricey, but delicious! Taxis were outside front making it easy to go to dinner and the train station the next morning.

The front desk staff were extremely accommodating in helping to relocate us to a lower location. Our room had a spectacular view of Meriken Park/the Sea front and was bright and airy. The Okura is a fantastic location for exploring Kobe within walking distance of Motomachi/Chinatown and a short shuttle stop from Sannomiya.

We had such a lovely stay at this hotel, which is just a short stroll from the beautiful Kobe Port Bay! While the decor was a bit reminiscent of the early 1990s, everything was super clean and cozy. Since we were there just three weeks before Christmas, the hotel really went all out with festive decorations at the entrance, which added to the charm. The staff were absolutely wonderful—so polite and friendly, and their English was excellent! We loved that breakfast was included with our room; it was a great way to start each day. Our queen bed room offered a stunning view of the Port of Kobe. At night, the city lights did a sparkling dance outside our window, and we were even able to spot the Ferris wheel glowing in the distance. It was a magical experience!

We come to Hotel Okura Kobe every summer. Our room is always comfortable, bigger than most hotel rooms, bathroom is bigger and the view of the port (Port Tower, Kawasaki World, Meriden Park, etc) is excellent! Their Japanese garden is beautifully kept. Kids area near the outdoor pool is great too. Breakfast buffet is also excellent. Awaji Onion soup, chef made omelets are must have, as well as their French toasts!