Crowne Plaza ANA Kobe  

In the heart of Kobe, connected to a shopping center and minutes from Shin-Kobe Ropeway. Major nearby sights include Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Kitano Ijinkan Street and Nunobiki Falls; Kobe Airport is about 8.7 km away (Itami ~43.6 km, Kansai Intl ~70.3 km).

A 4-star, city-chic hotel with about 593 air-conditioned guestrooms offering practical, modern comforts. Rooms feature refrigerators, LCD satellite TVs, safes, desks and private bathrooms with shower/tub combos and bidets; multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk keep things smooth.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials plus an indoor pool, sauna and fitness center for post-sightseeing recovery. Concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, dry cleaning/laundry and 24-hour room service are on hand. Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you connected and self-parking is available onsite (charges may apply).

Extensive event facilities with 23 meeting rooms and roughly 20,950 sq ft (1,946 m²) of conference space. Complimentary high-speed wired internet plus express check-in/check-out make business travel easier.

Multiple on-site restaurants (reported between seven and nine venues) plus a coffee shop/café and three bars/lounges. Highlights include Restaurant & Bar LEVEL 36 offering Italian dishes, buffet breakfast available daily for a fee, and 24-hour room service for late-night cravings.