Fodor's Expert Review Kobe Portopia Hotel
6--10--1 Minatojima Naka-machi, Kobe, Hyogo-ken, 650-0046, Japan
A huge hotel with every imaginable amenity, the sleek Portopia Hotel rises high above the city. The restaurants and lounges on the top floors have panoramic views of Rokko-san and Osaka Bay. Ask for a room in the south wing if you want a balcony and ocean view. It's a bit isolated on man-made Port Island, but has complimentary shuttle buses to and from Shin-Kobe Station throughout the day. The location is somewhat countered by the fact that everything from food—Chinese, Japanese, and French—to clothing is available inside the hotel.
PROS
- lots of facilities
- sweeping views
- close to the airport
CONS
- a little dated
- not convenient for downtown sightseeing
- can get crowded with conference and tour groups
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Rate Includes: No Meals