Hotel Okura Kobe

Frommer's Review

This majestic 35-story hotel has the prestige of the Okura name, as well as a grand location right beside Meriken Park; it's within easy walking distance of the Motomachi covered shopping arcade and Chinatown. Its inviting lobby has views of a small garden (the only hotel garden in downtown Kobe) against a backdrop formed by the port. Each elegantly appointed room has all the comforts you'd expect of a first-class hotel, plus the bonus of great views from its more expensive rooms, which are on higher floors facing the harbor or the city with Mount Rokko rising behind it. In short, this hotel appeals to everyone from businessmen on weekdays to tourists on weekends. Even the imperial family makes this their home base when in Kobe. Tip: Upon check-in, ask for immediate free membership in the Okura Club International, which allows late checkout, free use of the health club and both outdoor and indoor pools, and other privileges.

Facilities: 8 restaurants; 2 bars; outdoor pool (free w/membership); 2 lit outdoor tennis courts; health club w/gym, sauna, and heated indoor lap pool (free w/membership); children's day-care center (fee: ¥5,250/$44/£22 for 2 hr.; reservations necessary 2 days in advance); concierge; tour desk; business center; shopping arcade; salon; room service (6am-midnight); in-room massage; same-day laundry/dry-cleaning service; nonsmoking rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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