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The b Kobe

3.0 of 5
2-11-5 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0011, Japan
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The b Kobe
Ranked #11 of 77 hotels in Kobe
4.0 of 5 stars 98 Reviews
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

It is really a business hotel. I booked the hotel through Agoda.com. Rooms are small but quite close to the Sannomiya airport limousine station as well as eatery and bars. There is only free wi-fi in the lobby area. Near by there is a Tokyu Hands department store and a Lawson convenient store. The beds are big for Japanese standard... More

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Clive Murray, Manager at The b Kobe, responded to this review
6 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review "the b kobe". We are pleased you found the hotel ideal for your stay in Kobe. As you have mentioned in your review, the hotel is well located, surrounded by many dining options and a great deal of shops. The hotel has a wide range of room types, from smaller singles up... More

London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

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Clive Murray, Manager at The b Kobe, responded to this review
18 April 2012

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USA
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135 reviews 135 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Super modern and large room for Japan. Excellent front desk service. The hotel is a bit far from the train station if you have a lot of luggage and navigating through the JR/Hankyu complex is really NOT easy if you haven't done it before. There is free wired internet in the room. Plenty of food choices just outside the door.... More

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Clive Murray, Manager at The b Kobe, responded to this review
25 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review "the b kobe". We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at the hotel and glad you found the location ideal for your visit to Kobe. As you mentioned in your review, the hotel is located in the key entertainment, dining and shopping area of Kobe. This area is called Sannomiya. Train stations... More

Akashi-shi, Hyogo, Japan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

I've stayed at the b hotel on two occasions. Both times I've really enjoyed staying at the hotel. The amenities are average at best but the location is fantastic. Really close to the Tokyu hands department store, the restaurants slightly to the north (near the Ikuta shrine) and a bunch of bars in Sannomiya. Highly recommended for the location and... More

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Clive Murray, Manager at The b Kobe, responded to this review
19 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review "the b kobe" As your review is titled, the hotel is the best located hotel in Sannomiya. Sannomiya is the heart of Kobe and "the b kobe" is located in the middle of the shopping, dining and entertainment district. Thank you for mentioning Tokyu Hands which is 200 meters from the hotel,... More

Sydney
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This was the first hotel my husband and I stayed in on our first trip to Japan. I rate this as an excellent hotel because of the room's design and cleanliness, the location of the hotel and the price. I booked a twin, non-smoking room through the hotel's website two weeks prior to our December trip, which coincided with the... More

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Clive Murray, Manager at The b Kobe, responded to this review
19 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review "the b kobe". As you have highlighted in your review, the hotel is ideally located in the dining, entertainment and shopping district of Kobe. Across our entire portfolio of "b hotels" in Japan, we offer great complimentary coffee in our lobbies, and also sell "b hotels" thermos's so you can take away... More

Hong Kong, China
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

The hotel is much dated than the photos. Room is as small as other typical hotels in Japan so I have no concern at all. Location was nice, not far from the stations. The problem were: 1) central heater was always on. You can control the temperature from "High" to "Off" from a small panel in the room but there's... More

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Clive Murray, Manager at The b Kobe, responded to this review
27 December 2011

Thank you for taking the time to review "the b kobe". I was most disappointed the hotel fell short of your expectation. I sincerely apologize that you felt the ventilation was limited and the heating was too high. We have investigated your concerns to ensure temperature is set appropriately for our guests comfort. It is unacceptable that the bathroom was... More

Fremantle
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

I picked the hotel, based on the reviews and price. What a great hotel. The rooms are not large, but this is Japan, however they are not small, certainly comfortable. The staff are great and speak sufficient English to help with inquiries. The hotel and room were spotless. Toiletries are supplied including 2 razours. I was told that we could... More

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Clive Murray, Manager at The b Kobe, responded to this review
1 December 2011

Thank you for taking the time to review "the b kobe". We are pleased you enjoyed the hotel, the large than normal guest rooms, our fantastic shower towers and the great freshly brewed coffee in the lobby. As you have mentioned, the hotel is located in the middle of the entertainment district, surrounded by a myriad of restaurants and bars,... More

Calgary, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

We had a conference near the harbourland area and about 150 people attended. The conference reccomended a number of other hotels nearby but I picked this one based on TripAdvisor and was not dissappointed. Compared to what others had told me of their stays the B Kobe stand out because: 1. This is the only hotel with freshly ground coffee... More

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Clive Murray, Manager at The b Kobe, responded to this review
16 November 2011

Thank you for taking the time to document your personal "top 10" reasons for staying at "the b kobe". We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and your feedback has been passed on to our team. Freshly ground coffee in the lobby is a standard across all of our "b hotels", as are great beds. Again, thank you for... More

Oxford, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

We stayed at the B Kobe on a short break from Tokyo in February 2011. It was very reasonable for a Japanese hotel and the room was very spacious. The location was great, all the main places in Kobe are within walking distance. We stayed in a superior twin plus room and it was nice and clean, with big comfy... More

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Clive Murray, Manager at The b Kobe, responded to this review
10 November 2011

Thank you for taking the time to review "the b kobe". We are pleased you found the hotel suitable to your requirements. As you have highlighted, the hotel is ideally located in the Sannomiya area of Kobe. This area is the main shopping, restaurant, bar and entertainment district and located nearby the major rail lines. Thank you for dining in... More

Bangkok, Thailand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

My husband and i were travelling with our 2-yr-old son and spending 4 nights at the B Kobe last year. From our many japan trip, this is one of a few we like the most! We like this hotel from its reasonable price, spacious room (in JP standard), great service, helpful staffs, and very convenient location. ** Room - We... More

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Clive Murray, Manager at The b Kobe, responded to this review
2 October 2011

Thank you for taking the time to review "the b kobe". We are pleased you found the accommodation met your expectations. Thank you for highlighting some of the key attributes of the hotel. The hotel is equipped with black out curtains to ensure you get an amazing sleep. The bathroom you have mentioned is one of our soothing "Shower Towers",... More

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Address: 2-11-5 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0011, Japan
Price range (per night):* 100 AUD - 228 AUD

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