The Hotel Guide Director says
What comes to your mind when you think of Kobe?
To me, Kobe is about the Ijinkan (Foreign House), Chinatown, fashionable caf?s, famous bakery stores, and great night views. It's very exciting!
This time on my trip to Kobe, I chose this popular Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Why this hotel? I will tell you about it now.
Reason One: The hotel has the executive Towers Level.
The upper level of the tower from 18th to 20th floors is called Towers Level. When you stay in one of rooms on these floors, you get a chance to check in and check out at the Towers Lounge on the 19th floor.
During your stay, all drinks you have in the lounge are free. In the evening, you can have cocktails as well. You get better services.
This time I stayed in a towers twin room. The size of the room was about 36 square meters. The ceiling was higher than normal and the furnishings in bright colors were in the European style. The bathroom had a separate shower. The shampoo and conditioner were by Molton Brown.
The bath amenity included a small bag that contained a hair band, cotton pieces, moisturizer and skin care lotion.
Reason Two: You can enjoy night views of Kobe.
The hotel offers breathtaking views at night. From the rooms facing the Rokko Mountain, you can enjoy a 180-degree view. Car headlights on the highway are beautiful, too. The view is perfect for your romantic evening.
The building in front of the hotel might be a little distracting to some people, but the Towers Lounge also has a good view. During the cocktail hours, it's nice to have a drink in the lounge and enjoy the view at the same time.
Reason Three: Sannomiya and USJ are closer to the hotel than you think.
Sannomiya is 20 minutes away from the hotel and Universal Studio Japan is 25 minutes away. You can take a shuttle bus in front of the hotel to any direction. There are 2 to 4 buses to Sannomiya every hour, so you won't be waiting for long.
Furthermore, the hotel is an associate hotel of Universal Studio Japan, so you can buy the tickets at the hotel. You also can watch a USJ channel on TV while in your room. On the second floor, there is a gift shop where you can buy the official goods.
Breakfast by the Ocean at Garden Caf?
Buffet breakfast is offered at Garden Caf? on the ground floor. The menu includes European and Japanese food. There is a lot in the menu, so you might find it hard to choose. I particularly liked orange, pineapples, kiwis and grapes. Aloe and yogurts are good, too.
If you are staying in one of Towers Level rooms, this breakfast is complimentary. After eating, you can spend time till checkout in the Towers Lounge making your plans, reading newspapers, or enjoying the view of Kobe.
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