Kobe Hotel Guide - Shukugawa Catholic Church hotels in Kobe, Japan.

"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."

"Great location to Universal Walk and Studios as well as conveniences like Lawson and 7 Eleven. Extremely helpful staff and abundant staff members especially during heavy check in period."

"Clean room and friendly staff , very close to universal studio so extremely convenient "

"Got a big room for a good price. We were thinking that maybe it was too good to be true and we were right. The listing mentioned that there was wifi but we couldn’t even connect to it during the entire stay. We were not able to bring it up to staff because there was never any physical staff present. There was no clear way to communicate with online staff either. The listing also mentioned there was a washer and dryer. However, the dryer only has an air dry function with absolutely no heat. This meant that clothes would still be wet after the cycle. You’d have to hang it in the shower room and turn on the ventilation which would work only on thinner clothes. On a positive note, the room was really spacious and offered many beddings and storage spaces. It was also a 2-4 minute walk from the train station. It would have been a great experience if it weren’t for the cons."

"Room was small for our group of 4 with all the bags but it was clean and had a nice sized bathroom. "

"Hotel was a great value, if we ever end up back at universal Osaka will definitely stay here again!"

"Very convenient location just across train station"

"We had a wonderful stay at Arima Grand. One of our favorite parts of our trip to Japan. I highly recommend staying in a ryokan at least for a short time when you visit Japan. You are provided sized yakutas that you wear during the stay. The onsen is beautiful and not crowded. By staying here we felt a deeper connection to the Japanese culture. The included 9 course omakse is heavenly if you are open minded to try new foods including several raw dishes and usually ends with a Kobe beef entree. The included breakfast buffet with Japanese, Chinese and American items was among the best I have ever experienced. Our room was a suite with Western and Japanese elements including tatami floors with futons and elevated 2 twin beds, a separate bidet toilet from the shower area, and an included unlimited alcoholic and non alcoholic mini bar. The included meals, onsen, rooms and yakutas are WELL worth the higher cost. Service was fantastic. We enjoyed the game room for the kids and the gift shop as well. The only downside was that it is a bit off the beaten path from Kobe but we used it as a home base from our day trips to Kyoto and Osaka. Day trips on the Shinkansen from Kobe were $10 and 15-20 minute rides. It was a true luxury to be able to come home to a 9 course dinner followed by a dip in the onsen before bed. 10 out of 10!"

"Everything is super - good at the Hewitt hotel. Thank you for your service."