Choraku Ryokan vs APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae

Same City · Kobe Distance: 13.2km
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Choraku Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 517
Kobe
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APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 2,825
Kobe
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.0 (1,023)
8.2 (3,360)
Booking.com
8.9 (68)
7.9 (939)
Expedia
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8.4 (343)
Trip.com
9.3 (179)
9.0 (8)
Overall Average
9.2 (1,270)
8.3 (4,650)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Choraku Ryokan APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae
Strengths Strengths
+ Shuttle pickup service is convenient, with staff carrying luggage and attentive care frequently mentioned + Convenient location right by Sannomiya Station and subway repeated in reviews
+ Gold and silver onsens, especially outdoor baths' views and skin-softening effects, highly satisfied + Clean and tidy rooms praised across multiple sites
+ Kaiseki dinners and breakfasts are fresh and delicious, served in-room repeatedly praised + Comfortable beds and good sleep environment frequently mentioned
+ Tatami rooms are spacious, clean, with great mountain views + Friendly staff with good English communication noted
+ Staff's friendly and hospitable attitude impresses across reviews + Good value for money with ample amenities
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Hillside location makes steep uphill walk tough with luggage - Rooms small, uncomfortable for two guests in many reviews
- Japanese-style breakfast unfamiliar for some - Only one elevator causes morning checkout waits
- English communication challenging, Google Translate needed - Breakfast area cramped, hard to secure tables noted

Recommended For

Couples Families Onsen Lovers Japanese Culture Experiencers

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Couples

Guest Reviews

Choraku Ryokan

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Great hillside view in Arima Onsen, frequent shuttle, satisfied with Kobe beef shabu

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Staff carried luggage, Chinese-speaking, onsen and meals perfect

Trip.com 10.0 Family

From service to meals and onsen flawless, skin improved after gold bath

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Beautiful rooms and private onsen view outstanding

10min from town center

Agoda 8.8 Group

Fantastic outdoor bath, fresh high-quality meals

APA Hotel Kobe Sannomiya Ekimae

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Great location for one-night stopover near station in downtown

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Room small but clean, well-equipped, near station good value

Trip.com 10.0 Solo

Smartphone mirroring TV great, best value

Expedia 10.0

Directly connected to subway, extremely convenient

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Best location subway connected, quiet next to shrine

Location Comparison

Distance: 13.2km

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