Ariston Hotel Kobe vs Kobe Plaza Hotel West Ariston Hotel Kobe vs Kobe Plaza Hotel West
Overview
Ariston Hotel Kobe
Ariston Hotel Kobe
Kobe Plaza Hotel West
Kobe Plaza Hotel WestLive Price Comparison
| Site | Ariston Hotel Kobe Ariston Hotel Kobe | Kobe Plaza Hote... Kobe Plaza Hotel West |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Ariston Hotel Kobe Ariston Hotel Kobe | Kobe Plaza Hote... Kobe Plaza Hotel West |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
7.6
(3,095)
|
8.6
(17,452)
|
| Booking.com |
7.4
(692)
|
8.3
(567)
|
| Expedia |
7.8
(453)
|
9.0
(532)
|
| 라쿠텐트래블 |
-
|
8.4
(35)
|
| Trip.com |
8.4
(100)
|
9.2
(250)
|
| Overall Average |
7.5
(4,340)
|
8.6
(18,836)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Ariston Hotel Kobe Ariston Hotel Kobe | Kobe Plaza Hotel West Kobe Plaza Hotel West |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Rooms spacious by Japanese standards with separate bath and toilet, frequently praised | + Many reviews praise the 3-minute walk to Motomachi Station and easy access to Chinatown and shopping street |
| + 3-5 min walk to Portliner station, highly rated by event/conference guests | + Overwhelming praise for room cleanliness and spotlessness |
| + Friendly staff, quick check-in/out, lobby amenity selection repeated in reviews | + Staff friendliness and warm late check-ins leave strong impressions |
| + Quiet and good value noted by business/solo travelers | + 2nd-floor lounge with free drinks (coffee, tea, soda) until 6 AM is super convenient |
| + Breakfast with 3 options satisfies on portion and taste | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Old building and facilities with repeated complaints on carpet stains, wear, and odors | - Multiple reviews complain rooms are small with insufficient luggage space |
| - Poor soundproofing and unstable Wi-Fi mentioned | - Some mention AC dust or mold smells in rooms |
| - Far from city center with few nearby attractions | |
Recommended For
Event attendees
Business travelers
Solo travelers
|
Recommended For
Sightseers
Couples
Business travelers
Solo travelers
|
Guest Reviews
Ariston Hotel Kobe
Ariston Hotel KobeFriendly helpful staff, easy check-in/out. Spacious room, 3min walk to Portliner.
Old building. Leaky bathtub drain and poor soundproofing
Friendly front desk, luggage storage. 5min walk to World Hall.
Separate bath/toilet best. Near Lawson.
Old facilities, dim lighting
Well-maintained clean and spacious. Quiet.
Old facilities, amenities pickup on 1F
Great value, 2min to subway. Dinner spots nearby.
Kobe Plaza Hotel West
Kobe Plaza Hotel West3-min walk from Motomachi Station, quiet clean rooms safe for family. Friendly staff.
Warm late check-in, two semi-doubles, free coffee till 6 AM convenient.
Great shopping street location near station, lounge free coffee nice.
Rooms too small and damp smell
Convenient arcade connection, free coffee and tasty breakfast.
Best location, friendly staff, clean with free luggage storage.
Location Comparison
Distance: 3.3km
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