Stayed at the Oriental twice in 5 days, in between trips to Kyoto and Nagasaki, a hotel which had a relaxed feeling despite the first rate service.
Rooms are large for Japan, comfortable beds, nespresso machines and a free minibar on the exec floor. The gym is small but has the equipment you need for a holiday workout.
Breakfast stood out as the best we had on our trip, try the eggs benedict and the dim sum.
Will definitely be returning here on our next time in Kobe, superb stay.

The most wow factor of this hotel is the extraordinarily large designers boutiques surrounding it from all four sides. Tucked away in a quiet location and only a stone throw from the whatever little hustle and bustle of the downtown and the china town which has acquired a new life since the chinese have started to visit this city. Breakfast is average, there is nothing more than the expected average fare. Rooms are mid size but the bathroom and shower being in two separate sections is a little cumbersome.
Service is with a smile and the view from the top,(reception is on the 17th floor) is fantastic. This hotel is the typical antiseptic, safe bet.

This hotel is well worth it. Get the executive level and enjoy the breakfast and the items in the minibar without additional cost. Excellent location, service, amenities and food. We enjoyed welcome drinks on at the terrace bar and had lunch at medium rare (kobe beef) overlooking the harbor. It was amazing. What a gem.