Ariston Hotel Kobe vs Kobe Plaza Hotel West

Same City · Kobe Distance: 3.3km

Overview

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Ariston Hotel Kobe

★★★★ 4-Star
7.5 1,902
Kobe
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Kobe Plaza Hotel West

★★★★ 4-Star
8.6 17,289
Kobe
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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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
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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 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

Booking.com 3.2 Business

Friendly helpful staff, easy check-in/out. Spacious room, 3min walk to Portliner.

Old building. Leaky bathtub drain and poor soundproofing

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Friendly front desk, luggage storage. 5min walk to World Hall.

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Separate bath/toilet best. Near Lawson.

Old facilities, dim lighting

Trip.com 9.0 Solo traveler

Well-maintained clean and spacious. Quiet.

Old facilities, amenities pickup on 1F

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Great value, 2min to subway. Dinner spots nearby.

Kobe Plaza Hotel West

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

3-min walk from Motomachi Station, quiet clean rooms safe for family. Friendly staff.

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Solo

Warm late check-in, two semi-doubles, free coffee till 6 AM convenient.

Booking.com 3.6 Couple

Great shopping street location near station, lounge free coffee nice.

Rooms too small and damp smell

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Convenient arcade connection, free coffee and tasty breakfast.

Trip.com 10.0 Couple

Best location, friendly staff, clean with free luggage storage.

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.3km

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