We have created a list with amazing luxury hotel suites in Kobe, Japan. We have also included hotels with wonderful terrace suites and junior suites. 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 Sara Lind & Lars Nyberg. Updated January 2024.
Villa with sauna. This villa's special feature is the sauna. This villa comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Featuring a terrace, this villa also provides air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 4 beds. 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
Charming room. Rooms are 70 square metres.
Rate includes a Japanese multi-course satoyama kaiseki meal for dinner and is served in the private dining room. 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
Historic property junior suite with nice views. Located on the 14th-16th floors and boasting the harbour view, this suite with chic décor is fitted with stylish furnishings, and features a flat-screen TV, a fridge, minibar and an electric kettle. Large 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
Charming suite with sea view. This spacious suite comes with 2 living rooms, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tatami, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as sea views. The unit has 5 beds. 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
Elegant room with sea view. The spacious air-conditioned twin room features a TV, tatami, a minibar, a wardrobe as well as sea views. The unit has 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
Luxurious room with pool. Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a shared bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV, tatami, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as pool views. The unit has 6 beds. 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
Room. 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
Romantic room with balcony. 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 might be one of the most PEACEFUL ryokans in Kobe.
Elegant room. The spacious family room provides air conditioning, tatami, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The family room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 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
Small very cosy room with nice views. Located on the 1st floor, this room has easy access to the spa bath and offers views of the Taki River. During the cherry blossom season, it looks out on a gorgeous weeping cherry tree. More spacious than the Moderate Room, it has a window-side seating area.
Air-conditioned room with a Japanese-style seating area, Shoji paper screens and green tea. Has an en suite toilet and shared bathrooms. 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
This is likely one of the most ROMANTIC ryokans in Kobe.
Room with sea view. This triple room has air conditioning, sea view and executive lounge access. 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
Small trendy room. Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The single room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. 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
Cool room. This triple room has a seating area, electric kettle and minibar. About the hotel: Boasting a garden, Motoyu Kosenkaku offers accommodation in Kobe, 2.7 km from Mt. Rokko and 9 km from Mount Maya. The property is located 18 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. Guests can enjoy a selection of Japanese cuisine, including Japanese Shojin (vegetarian course) or Western cuisine in the in-house restaurant. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Motoyu Kosenkaku provides certain units that include mountain views, and each room comes with a private bathroom with a bath. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and an electric kettle. The property has a hot spring bath. The reception can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. Kittebunka Museum is 100 metres from the accommodation, while Kinsengen is 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 17 km from Motoyu Kosenkaku.Show full description
Room. This family room features a flat-screen TV, sofa and electric kettle. About the hotel: Traditional multi-course dinners, hot-spring baths overlooking old forests, and spacious Japanese rooms with nature views await guests at Negiya Ryofukaku. The property is a 3-minute walk from Arima-Onsen Train Station. Massages are available, and free WiFi can be enjoyed at the lobby. Guests stay in rooms with paper screens and exposed wood, and sleep in Japanese-style futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. An LCD TV, an electric kettle and a fridge are provided. Bathrooms are shared, but each room has a private toilet. Negiya Ryofukaku Hotel offers a free shuttle to/from Arima-Onsen Train Station. Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station and Kobe Sannomiya Train Station are both 20 km away. Free parking is available with an advance reservation. When not enjoying one of the indoor or open-air baths, you can check out the souvenir shop or explore the area’s other hot springs. Luggage can be stored at the 24-hour front desk. If you wish to eat at the property, please make a reservation in advance. If sold out, we may not be able to prepare the meal.Show full description
Small room with nice views. The quadruple room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, tatami, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as mountain views. The unit offers 4 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
Small cosy room. Each with unique décor and pastel colours, this room 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
Small luxurious room. Located on floors 7-15.
Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Fitted with 120 cm wide twin beds, 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
Small room. Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. About the hotel: Overlooking the Arima River, Gekkoen Yugetsusanso features natural hot-spring baths from Arima Onsen’s famous springs. Rooms offer forest views and Japanese decor, with tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. The air-conditioned rooms at Arima Onsen Gekkoen Yugetsusanso include traditional futon beds and an attached bathroom. The ryokan is just a 10-minute walk or 5-minute drive from Arima Onsen Train Station. Onsen-ji Temple is a 5-minute walk away. JR Sannomiya Train Station is a 40-minute drive. Three types of reservable private hot-spring baths are available. Take a break from the baths with some lively karaoke, or indulge in a massage or spa treatment. A sauna and gift shop are also available.Show full description
Small very stylish suite. 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
Small hip room with nice views. This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with city views. The unit offers 2 beds. About the hotel: Just a 3-minute walk from Kobe’s Meriken Park, Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel features 4 dining choices. Rooms have free WiFi and a balcony with park or harbour views. Air-conditioned rooms with a satellite TV and pleasant earthy colours welcome guests at Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel. Each has a private bathroom with a bathtub and slippers. Kobe Maritime Museum is a 5-minute walk from Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel. JR Kobe Train Station is a 5-minute drive and Minato-Motomachi Subway Station is a 10-minute walk away. A free daily shuttle goes to JR Sannomiya Train Station. Shuttles from Shin-Kobe Train Station to the property are also available on weekends and holidays. The 14th-floor Oriental Steak House offers Kobe skyline views. Other options include Chinese cuisine, buffet dining and the top-floor View Bar.Show full description
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