Kobe Sannomiya Tokyu Rei Hotel, KobeKobe Sannomiya Tokyu Rei Hotel in Kobe, Japan has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 23 hotels we score in Kobe. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.3. Rooms from about $88 a night (cached, not a live quote).Kobe Sannomiya Tokyu Rei Hotel is a three-star property located in the Sannomiya district. It sits a two-minute walk from JR Sannomiya Station, making it a practical choice for business travellers and tourists. The rooms include air conditioning, LCD televisions, and private bathrooms. Guests can access on-site dining and paid breakfast options, while the surrounding area offers numerous cafes and bars. The hotel is noted for its cleanliness and modern interiors. While the location provides easy access to local shopping and Meriken Park, the guest rooms have a compact layout.What stands out

Close to JR Sannomiya Station

Clean and well-maintained rooms

Located near many cafes

Helpful staff members

Watch out for

Small room layouts

Older building structure

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