Kitano golf resorts

Stayed just one night in Kobe to take a sake brewery tour (worth it!). This hotel is steps from the Shinkansen station so very easy access. Also a short train or cab ride from Sannomiya, the heart of the city. Had a pricey dinner at the Teppanyaki restaurant in the hotel but it was outstanding. Breakfast with the room was very substantial & they offer a Japanese option elsewhere. Rooms are aging a bit but very comfortable with good lighting. They have a coin laundry which we did not use. Nespresso coffee machine as in most Japanese hotels. No complaints and could have easily spent a few more days there. Fast internet too! Great views from the 20th floor.

Everything was great. Location is right in the middle of the shopping/eating district. Super convenient. Rooms are big by Japanese standard. Ie. You have room to actually open your suitcase. Breakfast has a lot of variety, fresh, and yummy. Laundry is free and plentiful. Many hotel that has laundry usually only comes with 2 or 3 washers and mostly occupied. This hotel has about 12! So laundry not a problem. Even bettee, they have free coffee available in the laundry room if you need to wait. Also they have a vacuum pack machine to help squeeze your clothing to create extra space in your suitcase, something very important when you come to Japan. To top ot off, they have an executive lounge with free snacks and drinks (including alcohol) for all hotel guests. This is something usually reserved for top tier hotel guests. So after a busy day of sightseeing and shopping, its always a nice welcome to have a little cup of drink and rest. If I have to really think of any negative thing, is that this hotel doesnt have direct street access, so if you are taking a taxi or private transport, you will need to walk to the streets (only about 50m anyway). Also this hotel has a bit of history, although its recently beinh renovated, it may not be as modern as some of the newly built one. But personally I like these kind of classic hotels.

Location convenience to train stations and shopping areas