ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe by IHG

Perched above Kobe and directly connected to Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station, this high-rise hotel is one subway stop from downtown Sannomiya. Catch a bullet train to Osaka in about 15 minutes, Kyoto in 30, or Tokyo in roughly 3 hours. Kobe Airport sits just 8 km away.

Rooms read modern: bright whites with dark contrasts, air-conditioned and fitted with fridges, minibars and flat-screen TVs. Choose from standard rooms, Club rooms or suites — Club upgrades unlock access to an exclusive lounge. Step outside to trails, the Shin-Kobe Ropeway and Nunobiki Herb Garden that rise behind the building.

Recharge at the full-service spa with massages, sweat it out in the fitness center or slide into the indoor pool and sauna. Family-friendly features include a children's playroom. Dining venues offer city and Rokko Mountain views, and a new direct shuttle to Kansai International Airport runs twice daily starting 19 July 2025.

Event-ready with 23 meeting rooms and a chic ballroom for up to 2,500 guests. Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout, a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, dry cleaning and on-site parking (charges apply).

Choose from multiple restaurants and bars that showcase Italian, Chinese and local Japanese flavors. LEVEL 36 serves Italian with skyline views. There’s a coffee shop, 24-hour room service and buffet breakfasts available daily from 6:30–10:30 for a fee.