The Kobe seems a bit of a hotel from another era, the economic bubble of the 1980s. It's huge and a little down-at-the-heels grand. Comfortable. Great breakfast. The biggest downside to this hotel is its location. It is separated from the main part of Kobe by two freeways and crossing, while not difficult, feels bleak. It's about a 10 minute walk from the Motomachi neighborhood, further to Sanomiya. There is a shuttle, but that's kind of a pain. If I had it to do again, I would stay someplace in Sanomiya even if the hotel itself was a little less nice. That said, the room was large, the staff were helpful, and, as I said, the breakfast was great. And we sure got our exercise walking back and forth to Motomachi station area where there are many restaurants and shops. So it's fine. I just value convenience over the rest.