Hotel Okura Kobe

This majestic 35-story hotel has the prestige of the Okura name, as well as a grand location right beside Meriken Park, 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, plus the bonus of great views from its more expensive rooms, which are on higher floors facing either the harbor or the city with Mount Rokko rising behind it (standard rooms provide only city views). 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, discounts to its health club, free use of the outdoor pool, and other privileges.

Facilities: 5 restaurants; 2 bars; babysitting; children's day-care center (fee: ¥5,250 for 2 hr.; reservations required 2 days in advance); concierge; health club w/gym, sauna, and heated indoor lap pool (fee: ¥4,200); outdoor pool (fee: ¥1,260; free w/membership); room service; free shuttle service; smoke-free rooms; 2 lit outdoor tennis courts

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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