Kobe Portopia Hotel

the room is spacious. it is bigger than those in downtown Kobe. Also our room has a balcony which we can get fresh air and enjoy the nice view. The hotel is not in downtown but they provide free shuttle to get there which is a plus. The price is very reasonable. The hotel is close to the Kobe Animal Kingdom and you can get discounted tickets at the front desk. The hotel is also close to the Bay Shuttle pier and right now foreigners can purchase the ferry ticket at 500 yen per person which is a huge discount. The ferry goes from Kobe to Kansai airport (and vice versa). The hotel is also one of the stops of the Kobe City Loop bus and you can buy the bus pass at the front desk so super convenient. The staff is very helpful and polite. My parents and I stayed at this hotel for 4 nights and we enjoyed our stay.

The hotel and the staff were very professional. I felt like I was in a luxury hotel with how it looks and the size of the room I had. It was a very good price. The housekeeping system was very good. The room vas very spacious. I even got help bringing my luggage to my floor. The location is very close to Sannomiya station which is a major shopping area there. They even have a family mart on the ground level which is convenient.

I think the breakfast on the 30th floor redeemed the stay at this property, it was a very enjoyable time. room was large in size. hotel lobby and reception very attractive. good value for money with the inclusion of the breakfast.

The Portopia hotel is on one of the new islands in Kobe and is connected to Sannomiya station via subway train. As such it's a short 15min to downtown. The station is directly next to the hotel and is connected to it by roofed walkway. There is also a regular free shuttle bus from the hotel to Sannomiya station. In the other direction the train goes to Kobe airport and the ferry to Kainsai airport. Although not in downtown it is extremely well located. Since it's on the island there are not that many restaurants around, but the hotel has plenty food options itself. This includes a family mart in the building, which is extremely useful. We had a bigger room and it was very well equipped, with strong internet, a small sitting area and table to enjoy the great views. The views are either of Kobe city or the island and the bay beyond it. One thing to strongly consider is adding breakfast. The main breakfast restaurant is on the 30th floor and offers even better views with a very, very good breakfast buffet. This was definitely a highlight during the stay. Throughout the staff are all very friendly and typically speak English. Overall I would say the Portopia hotel is an exceptionally good option to consider when in the area and I will definitely go again.

- Lobby gave off an upscale vibe, very spacious with many shops and restaurants surrounding it. - Room was very spacious, with the standard amenities offered. - Beds and pillows were comfortable - Affordable - Directly connected to the metro station