Koko Hotel Kobe Shinnagata, KobeKoko Hotel Kobe Shinnagata in Kobe, Japan has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 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 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.6, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.1. Rooms from about $64 a night (cached, not a live quote).Koko Hotel Kobe Shinnagata is situated in the Nagata district, one minute from Shin-Nagata Station. This hotel serves travellers using the three local train lines and provides easy access to the Sanyo Shinkansen via Shin-Kobe Station. The rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern interiors, with some options including balconies or terraces. Guests can use the on-site restaurant, access free Wi-Fi, or use the common-area microwave. The property is suitable for families and those visiting nearby sites like the Kobe City Museum. While the rooms are well-equipped, some guests have reported issues with bathtub drainage.What stands out

One minute from Shin-Nagata Station

On-site restaurant and breakfast buffet

Modern room interiors

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Reported bathtub drainage issues

Located away from central Kobe

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