Four Points Flex Sheraton Kobe Sannomiya, KobeFour Points Flex Sheraton Kobe Sannomiya in Kobe, Japan has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 23 hotels we score in Kobe. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.4, Agoda 3.1. Rooms from about $38 a night (cached, not a live quote).Four Points Flex Sheraton Kobe Sannomiya is a recently renovated, smoke-free hotel situated in the Chuo-ku district of Kobe. The property features air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, workstations, and private bathrooms. It includes an on-site restaurant, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel caters to business travellers, holidaymakers, and families with older children. Guests can access free WiFi throughout the building and opt for in-room massage services. While the modern interiors are well-maintained, the guest rooms are small in size. Breakfast is available for an additional charge.What stands out

Modern renovated interiors

On-site laundry facilities

Central Chuo-ku location

Helpful 24-hour staff

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Firm mattresses

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