82%Hotel Kobe Shisyuen

Staff lack english and finding the hotel is difficult. Exit the central exit and turn left. You'll find a map outside with the hotel's location. Beware that from the street you'll come in on that the hotel's english name is not used.

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by vincehwang189 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

7

Great location next to Kobe JR station and the Harbourland. Not so good for Shin Kobe station though, and a few stops on the subway into Sannomiya (downtown area). Still a decent enough hotel. Clean and comfortable, but a bit tatty and very poor value for money at 40GBP each a night for a... more Great location next to Kobe JR station and the Harbourland. Not so good for Shin Kobe station though, and a few stops on the subway into Sannomiya (downtown area). Still a decent enough hotel. Clean and comfortable, but a bit tatty and very poor value for money at 40GBP each a night for a triple room with a camp bed rammed into the corner of a double room.close

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by swindon8955 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

10

ok!!

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by sewerynb4721 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

9

Convenient to Kobe JR station and also to Harbourland. As far as the room goes, standard hotel room, nothing to get too excited about but it was clean. The staff DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH so be prepared for this. We also had requested a non-smoking room (by email weeks in advance) but they still put... more Convenient to Kobe JR station and also to Harbourland. As far as the room goes, standard hotel room, nothing to get too excited about but it was clean. The staff DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH so be prepared for this. We also had requested a non-smoking room (by email weeks in advance) but they still put us in a smoking room. hhhmmmm..... Anyway, if you're gonna be out all day long then this place is convenient to just come back to and crash in.close

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by kalena26052890 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

3

Really polite and helpful staff, one of the best places Ive stayed in !

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by slspang6802 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

10

Great place to stay if you are independant and need a safe,clean place to crash. Friendly honest staff.

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by nradulovich652 – posted on Jun 26, 2008

1

Excellent location

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by Apathy – posted on Jun 11, 2008

2

nice place to stay if its for no more than one night, convinient location close to the kobe jr station, overall clean.

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by pitufin867513 – posted on Jun 10, 2008

6

Worth the money to stay here!!! The staff are extremely nice and will bend over backwards to help you. Located very close to the station and Habourland. I will stay here again when I visit.

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by Jaysmith – posted on Jun 1, 2008

11

Hotel was "spot on" - stasff were faultless - a great stay.

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by johnandchristi – posted on May 2, 2008

5

Nice business hotel for a reasonable price. We - as a couple - stayed in a single room, which was rather small, but good value for money (we paid JPY 2'100 more than the single rate). The location is great if you want to explore the Harbor Land area or if you travel with a JR pass, as JR... more Nice business hotel for a reasonable price. We - as a couple - stayed in a single room, which was rather small, but good value for money (we paid JPY 2'100 more than the single rate). The location is great if you want to explore the Harbor Land area or if you travel with a JR pass, as JR Kobe station is really close. But remember that JR Kobe station is not directly in the city centre (this would be JR Sannomiya).close

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by farabalt – posted on Apr 18, 2008

4

If the single room of 1 person can accept 2-person-stay with the same price, it would be very good hostel to be chosen. As the rate of double bed room is too high, however their single room size is enough for 2 person staying, which is more economy for couples and student.

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by michaeli – posted on Feb 10, 2008

3

Great deal for a budget business hotel. Had a great location within walking distance from Harborland, where we spent the ajority of our time.

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by ciphryn3954 – posted on Jan 14, 2008

1

The staff didn't seem to speak English, but didn't need to, as everything was very organized and straightforward. The walk from Kobe Station is very short, as advertised, and if you can get your hands on a JR Pass or Kansai Free Ticket, hopping back and forth between Sannomiya and the hotel on... more The staff didn't seem to speak English, but didn't need to, as everything was very organized and straightforward. The walk from Kobe Station is very short, as advertised, and if you can get your hands on a JR Pass or Kansai Free Ticket, hopping back and forth between Sannomiya and the hotel on the many local trains is no problem (Rapid and Special Rapid services stop at both stations, too). The room was very spacious for Japan.close

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by sagert – posted on Dec 29, 2007

3

Typical business hotel....but our rooms smelled horrible! However, it is really close to Kobe station and Harborland.

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by Rachel6660 – posted on Apr 2, 2007

2

Very poor lighting in the room, was very disappointed to pay that much and not be able to see anything in the room with only stand lighting. Internet was not working while we were there which made us paying such a high price for lack of facilities seem even more ridiculous.

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by KateHende – posted on Dec 30, 2006

4

My low ranking on clenliness isn't because my room was dirty, but because it smelled BADLY of cigarette smoke. I aired it out as best I could. Not sure if they have any non-smoking rooms.<p> Here are some better directions to get to the hotel: exit from Kobe Station in the direction that... more My low ranking on clenliness isn't because my room was dirty, but because it smelled BADLY of cigarette smoke. I aired it out as best I could. Not sure if they have any non-smoking rooms.<p> Here are some better directions to get to the hotel: exit from Kobe Station in the direction that ISN'T towards Harbor Land. When you come out you'll see a large, low building with a roof that has lots of points, and a huge white bike shelter. Walk between the two to the street. Straight ahead you'll see a bright orange building with an AU store on the first floor. Two streets meet in a V at this store. Take the street to the left. The hotel is about a block and a half up, on your left.close

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by dragonfl – posted on May 27, 2006

11

The hotel was very nice and staff were very friendly and helpful. We didn't know how to use our heater and the front desk clerk came up to our room with us to show us how to use it. The staff spoke English so it was easy to communicate. They even told us that they gave us a larger room so that... more The hotel was very nice and staff were very friendly and helpful. We didn't know how to use our heater and the front desk clerk came up to our room with us to show us how to use it. The staff spoke English so it was easy to communicate. They even told us that they gave us a larger room so that was nice. The hotel was a bit confusing to find because there were 3 streets that it could have been on. When you exit the station, turn left and you'll see 3 different streets. Turn down the street where the AU phone store is. You should be able to see a Shell station, and the hotel was on that street. I would definately recommend this hotel.close

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by lilyvitr – posted on Jan 29, 2006

1

Great place. in my top 2 out of the 7 places I tried in Japan. the staff was really helpful in giving advice on where to go to eat, etc. they even offered my friends and me umbrellas when they noticed we didn't have any while it was raining. Very conveniently close to the Kobe train station.... more Great place. in my top 2 out of the 7 places I tried in Japan. the staff was really helpful in giving advice on where to go to eat, etc. they even offered my friends and me umbrellas when they noticed we didn't have any while it was raining. Very conveniently close to the Kobe train station. Would definitely stay again if returning to Kobe.close

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by jane-k1488 – posted on Nov 30, 2005

4