We have created a list with the best hotel suites in Kobe, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Tim Costa. Updated January 2024.
The spacious quadruple room features air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The quadruple room offers a minibar, a dining area, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 4 beds. About the hotel: Kinzan is within a 5-minute walk from Arima-Onsen Train Station and Taiko Bridge. It offers Japanese-style accommodation with 2 public hot-spring baths, a restaurant and free internet in rooms. Sukiyadukuri Ryokan's guestrooms offer organic cotton pillows and Yukata robes. Each room is equipped with a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The hotel features 2 public baths, one indoor and the other outdoor. Massage services can be arranged. There is a gift shop for guests to shop for souvenirs. The hotel serves Kobe Beef as part of the traditional multi-course Kaiseki dinner, which has been awarded a Michelin star, including shabu-shabu hot pot dish and a steak. A Japanese set breakfast is offered. Drinks and refreshments can be enjoyed at the Four Seasons Piano Bar. Hotel Kinzan is a 10-minute walk from Arima Onsen Museum and a 15-minute walk from the Onsen Shrine. Free parking is provided on site, and a free shuttle from Arima Train Station and JR Arima Onsen and Hankyu Arima Onsen bus stops is available.Show full description
The spacious air-conditioned twin room provides a TV, a minibar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds. About the hotel: Located at the waterfront of Kobe Harborland, Hotel La Suite offers spacious rooms with ocean views and a spa bath. Guests at La Suite Kobe can lounge on comfortable sofas on the rooftop terrace. Hotel La Suite Kobe Harborland is a 4-minute walk from Minato-Motomachi Station. It features concierge service, a French restaurant and massage treatments. Free Wi-Fi/wired internet and free videos on demand are available in the rooms. This hotel was selected as one of Top 25 Hotels in Japan by TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Award 2013. Luxurious rooms come with a large flat-screen TV, a DVD player and extra long beds. Bathrooms have a TV and a hot tub, some with sea views. Amenities include a bathrobe, a humidifier with aroma diffuser and Phytomer brand bath salt. The hotel offers laundry and baby-sitting services. Bicycle and laptop rentals are available, and a free internet-PC is provided at the lobby. Creative French cuisine is presented in a decor of soft carpeting and wide windows at restaurant Le Coeur, while cafe Grand Blue serves a wide range of drinks and light meals. Restaurant Kokoro offers contemporary Japanese cooking inspired on traditional dishes. It's only a 3-minute walk from Kobe Tower, and a 6-minute stroll from Meriken Park. Kobe Airport is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Opened October 2020. The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite provides soundproof walls, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a sofa, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 4 beds. About the hotel: The Royal Park Canvas - Kobe Sannomiya is conveniently set in the centre of Kobe, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 5.2 km from the hotel, while Tanjo Shrine is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 10 km from The Royal Park Canvas - Kobe Sannomiya.Show full description
Located between the 8th-13th floors and boasting the city view, this spacious corner room with chic décor is fitted with stylish furnishings, and features a flat-screen TV, a fridge, minibar and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom includes a bath tub and free toiletries. About the hotel: Overlooking the beautiful Kobe Harbour, Oriental Hotel offers luxurious accommodation in the heart of the historic Kyu-Kyoryuchi area. The en suite bathroom includes a bath tub and free toiletries. Guests can work out at the free-use fitness centre, or relax with beauty massages at the on-site salon. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Rooms with chic décor are fitted with stylish furnishings, and feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Most rooms boast views of either the harbour or the city. The 24-hour front desk at the Hotel Oriental offers luggage storage services for free. In-room massages can be arranged at an extra charge. A range of items like a DVD player, humidifier and iron can be borrowed from the reception. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from both JR Sannomiya and Motomachi stations. Shin-kobe Shinkansen (bullet train) Station is a 5-minute drive away. Kobe City Museum is situated right next to the hotel, and Meriken Park can be reached within a 5-minute walk. Main Dining by the House of Pacific serves sophisticated Western dishes, while Kanesaka offers delicately prepared sushi. Teppanyaki can be enjoyed at Steak House Medium Rare, and The Bar J. W. Hart lets guests savour cocktails with the gorgeous harbour views.Show full description
Spacious 2-storey villa with an area of traditional tatami (woven-straw) flooring. About the hotel: Spacious and stylish, the villas at Gosho Bessho pair traditional Japanese woodwork with modern furnishings. The full en-suite bathroom comes with a bathtub and bathrobe. Rooms have a terrace with forest views. The peaceful hot-spring baths use Arima’s natural sources. Set along a quiet stream, villas at Arima Onsen Gosho Bessho feature wood floors and high ceilings. A computer with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with DVD player are provided. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. Arima Toys and Automata Museum is 500 metres away. Guests can enjoy an aromatherapy treatment or massage. The resort complex also offers tennis, horse riding and fishing. Hiking trails and ski slopes are near at hand. French breakfasts and dinners are served at the dining room.Show full description
The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The suite features a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a sofa, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds. About the hotel: Hotel Okura Kobe is located on the waterfront, 500 metres from the Motomachi shopping area. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and a bathtub. Featuring Western-style rooms with free WiFi access, the hotel offers 6 dining options. Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can request air-purifiers for in-room use. Guests can work out at the fitness centre, the indoor pool or unwind in the sauna rooms at a surcharge. The hotel also has a seasonal outdoor pool and a tennis court. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Overlooking a Japanese garden, restaurant Yamazato serves regional specialities. Other restaurants offer French cuisines, Western and Chinese food. Hotel Okura Kobe offers a free shuttle service from Sannomiya Station. The hotel is adjacent to Meriken Park and Kobe Port Tower, and a 5-minute walk from Chinatown.Show full description
This twin/double room has a sofa, electric kettle and executive lounge access. About the hotel: Set in the Arima Onsen district of Kobe, Nakanobo Zuien (Adult Only) is 9 km from Mt. Rokko and 21 km from Mount Maya. Popular points of interest around the property include Kinsengen and Kittebunka Museum. Guests can make use of massage services. Free shuttle service to and from Arima Onsen Station is available. An Asian breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests can enjoy a meal at the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Japanese cuisine. Spa and wellness facilities including a hot spring bath and a sauna are at guests' disposal during their stay at the ryokan.Show full description
The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as mountain views. The unit has 4 beds. About the hotel: Founded in the 12th century and beloved by Junichiro Tanizaki and other Japanese novelists, Tosen Goshobo is the oldest of the hot-spring inns at Arima. Standing beside the Taki River, it features outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional in-room meals and is a 5-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have traditional futon bedding and a minibar. The 20 rooms at Arima Onsen Tosen Goshobo include tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. Guests can relax at the seating area and enjoy the zen atmosphere with a cup of green tea. Bathing facilities are shared. Right next to the Hankyu Highway Bus station, the ryokan is a 3-minute walk from the Arima Toys and Automata Museum. Zuihoji Park is 900 metres away. Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station is a 30-minute train ride. Breakfast is Japanese-style with black-bean tofu, and dinner features specialties such as Kobe beef, fresh fish from Akashi-Ura port.Show full description
Each with unique décor and pastel colours, this very spacious suite comes with a fridge, a telephone and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom features a bath tub and free toiletries. About the hotel: Featuring 2 gourmet restaurants, Kobe Kitano Hotel offers superb dining experiences and elegantly decorated guestrooms fitted with British interiors. The en suite bathroom features a bath tub and free toiletries. JR Sannomiya Shinkansen (bullet train) Station is a 15-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Ash French restaurant serves exquisite dishes prepared with select ingredients. Dining Café Igrek offers European-style breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner courses. Each with unique décor and pastel colours, rooms come with a fridge, a telephone and an electric kettle. Hotel Kitano’s 24-hour front desk provides free luggage storage services. In-room or salon massages are available at an additional charge. Laundry services are also offered for a fee. Kazamidori no Yakata, one of the historic Western-style houses, is a 10-minute walk away.Show full description
Features free access to the indoor pool, the gym and the sauna.
Rooms are fitted with a fridge, a work desk and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. About the hotel: Boasting chargeable natural hot spring baths, Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel and Towers is a 3-minute walk from the Island Center Station and 9 km from the Rokko Cable Shita (cable car) Station. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. It features 5 dining options, a spa and all-year indoor pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a fridge, a work desk and a flat-screen TV. The hotel has a tennis court and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy a massage or unwind in the sauna room. Bicycle rental is available for those who wish to explore the area. Garden Cafe offers a variety of buffet dishes. Japanese dishes can be enjoyed at Matsukaze Restaurant. Drinks and light snacks can be found at Sky 21 Lounge Bar. Hotel Kobe Bay Sheraton is a 25-minute drive from Kobe Port Tower and Nankin-Machi. It is a 45-minute drive from Kobe Airport.Show full description
The family room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. This family room is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a flat-screen TV, tatami, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 5 beds. About the hotel: Taketoritei Maruyama is a non-smoking Japanese-style accommodation featuring natural hot spring baths for private use and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. From its hilltop location a 15-minute walk from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station, it offers sweeping views of Arima Onsen. Guests at Maruyama Taketoritei can privately unwind in a hot spring bath, or relax with a massage treatment. Facilities include drinks vending machines, while a free shuttle service is available to/from Kobe Electric Railway Arima Onsen Station and Arima Onsen Bus Stop. Air-conditioned rooms feature a seating area with a tatami (woven-straw) floor and a low table with seating cushions. Some rooms offer beds, while others have traditional futon bedding. All rooms are equipped with an LCD TV, yukata robes and a fridge. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Arima Onsen area. Osaka’s Umeda station is a 55-minute bus ride away.Show full description
This room is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. A seating area is featured. Slippers are provided for guests' comfort. About the hotel: Featuring Japanese cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Tadamichi Ota, set in the Arima Onsen district in Kobe, 900 metres from Stamp Museum, Okuno Hosomichi features free WiFi access in the guest room and free private parking on site. Arima Onsen Station on the Rokko Arima Ropeway is a 6-minute stroll away. Guests can relax and soak in the hot spring bath on site. Each room at this ryokan is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Slippers are provided for guests' comfort. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Guests can purchase beverages from the drinks vending machine on site. Massage services are offered at a charge. A sauna facility is featured at this accommodation. Mt. Rokko is 2.3 km from Okuno Hosomichi, while Mount Maya is 8 km away. Osaka Itami Airport is 90 minutes away via walk, monorail and train.Show full description
This twin room has a executive lounge access, CD player and air conditioning. About the hotel: Located in Kobe, within 14 km of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and 17 km of Noevir Stadium Kobe, Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko provides accommodation with a restaurant and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 20 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, 24 km from Omiya Hachiman Shrine and 24 km from Tanjo Shrine. Miki Athletic Stadium is 25 km from the hotel and Shonyu-ji Temple is 25 km away. At the hotel every room is fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a terrace with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All units in Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko are equipped with free toiletries and a CD player. Jyogon-ji Temple is 25 km from the accommodation, while Misaka Shrine is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 29 km from Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko.Show full description
This family room features a sofa and air conditioning. About the hotel: Boasting an open-air hot springs bath and spacious garden, Arima Grand Hotel is located a 10-minute walk away from Arima Onsen Station. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Free private parking is also available on site. The entire property is non-smoking, while guests can smoke in the designated smoking area. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and a mountain view. For guests' comfort, slippers and free toiletries are provided. Some rooms include a private bathroom. A seasonal outdoor pool, various spa and wellness facilities are available at a surcharge. Guests can enjoy the public hot springs bath free of charge. There is also a hot springs bath that is available for private use upon prior reservation at an additional fee. Arima Grand Hotel is situated a 40-minute car ride away from Kobe city and a 25-minute car ride away from Rokko Mountain Snow Park. This accommodation can be reached from Kobe Airport by a 30-minute drive. Mt. Maya is a 35-minute car ride away.Show full description
This spacious suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle, a sofa as well as sea views. The unit offers 4 beds. About the hotel: Boasting a bar, spa and wellness centre and views of city, Centurion Hotel&Spa Vintage Kobe is situated in Kobe, 4.4 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. The rooms include a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Centurion Hotel&Spa Vintage Kobe have a sea view. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Centurion Hotel&Spa Vintage Kobe offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 7 km from the hotel, while Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 7 km from Centurion Hotel&Spa Vintage Kobe.Show full description
The family room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned family room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, tatami, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as mountain views. The unit has 8 beds. About the hotel: Featuring natural hot-spring baths among green hills, Takayamaso Hanano is a 10-minute walk from Arima Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have futon beds and a private bathroom. The traditional accommodation at Takayamaso Hanano Ryokan includes tatami (woven-straw) floors and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a fridge. Zuihoji Koen Park is an 8-minute walk away. JR Shin Kobe Shinkansen Station is a 25-minute drive. A free shuttle is available to and from Arima Onsen Train Station, a 5-minute drive away. Both indoor and open-air hot-spring baths are on offer. Guests can enjoy the on-site art gallery. A concierge helps with sightseeing. Shikitei Restaurant offers daily Japanese breakfasts. Multi-course (kaiseki) dinners of local specialities made with seasonal ingredients are served in guests’ rooms.Show full description
This quadruple room features a balcony, view and electric kettle. About the hotel: Located a 5-minute taxi ride from Sannomiya Station and Motomachi Station, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren boasts a variety of hot spring baths, a year-round hot spring outdoor pool, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and hot stone spa facilities. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site at a fee. Each room at this hotel features a terrace with a sea view, a Japanese-style seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. A fridge, a minibar and an electric kettle are also provided. The hotel offers free shuttle service between Sannomiya Station and the hotel. Other services include massage treatments, dry cleaning, ironing, concierge and luggage storage. Guests can enjoy Japanese dishes prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients at the hotel. Noevir Stadium Kobe is 3.6 km from Kobe Minato Onsen Ren, while Mount Maya is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, a 40-minute shuttle bus ride from JR Sannomiya Station.Show full description
Japanese-style room with traditional futon bedding on tatami (woven straw) flooring.
Features in-room dinners. About the hotel: Ryokan Gekkoen Korokan offers 9 different soothing hot-spring baths among the greenery of the Rokko Mountains. It features massage services, a sauna and multi-course (kaiseki) meals of seasonal Japanese delicacies. Guests at Onsen Arima Gekkoen Korokan can choose a traditional Japanese room with futon bedding or a classically furnished room with Western beds. All include a refrigerator and a private bathroom with bathtub. Just 700 metres from Arima Onsen Train Station, the ryokan is 5 km from Rokko Arima Ropeway and Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden. JR Sannomiya Train Station is a 45-minute drive away. Guests can unwind at the spa or have a lively karaoke evening. The gift shop offers unique local souvenirs. The hotel’s dining room features fresh local foods. Japanese dinners are served in guests’ rooms or at the dining room, depending on room type.Show full description
Boasting a private open-air hot spring bath and a massage chair, this room has a balcony, DVD player and minibar. About the hotel: Boasting outdoor hot-spring baths and traditional Japanese meals, Miyukisou Hanamusubi is a 5-minute ride from Arima Onsen Train Station on the hotel’s free shuttle. It offers tatami rooms with futon beds, and free Wi-Fi in the entire hotel. The air-conditioned Japanese rooms at Miyukisou Hanamusubi Ryokan include shoji paper screens and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Each has an attached bathroom with bathtub. Zuihoji Koen Park is an 8-minute walk from the hotel, and Arima Onsen Train Station is a 10-minute walk away. For a fee, reservable private hot-spring baths are available in addition to the public baths. Guests can unwind in the hot tub or relax with a massage. Multi-course (kaiseki) meals featuring Japanese specialities are served in the dining room.Show full description
Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a green tea set. En suite bathrooms come with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bath. About the hotel: Offering 13 restaurants, cafes and bars and a 24-hour front desk, Kobe Portopia Hotel is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Shimin Hiroba Station on the Port Island Line. En suite bathrooms come with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bath. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. A free shuttle service from JR Sannomiya Station and Shinkobe Station is also available. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a green tea set. Portopia Hotel Kobe offers an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a tennis court. In addition, reception services such as a concierge service, currency exchange and luggage storage are also offered. A wide variety of Japanese, French, Chinese and Western cuisines are available at the many restaurants, cafes and bars on site. The Nankin-machi China Town area is a 10-minute train ride away, while Sannomiya Station is a 15-minute shuttle bus ride away. Kobe Kitano Ijinkai-gai can be accessed within a 25-minute train ride. Kansai International Airport is a 65-minute shuttle bus ride away from Sannomiya Station.Show full description
We try to keep this list as up-to-date as possible. We last updated it in January 2024. Help us make this page better, for example by letting us know of a best suite that should be on the list. Click here to get in touch. Thanks!