The ORIENT
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the top-rated hotel in our Kobe sample, close to the harbour and luxury shopping, with staff who speak English. Skip it if price matters, because our Best Value pick scores 8.8 for roughly a quarter of the cost.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Kobe, with a guest score of 9.3. The five-star rating is an estimate by the accommodation, not an official one. It suits couples on a special trip, shoppers who want Daimaru and the harbour within walking distance, and first-time visitors to Japan who value English-speaking staff.
It is hard to justify on a tight budget. At around €373 a night it costs more than three times the sample median. If you plan to spend little time in the room, our other two picks will do the job for far less.
Location and getting around
The address is Chuo-ku Kyomachi 25, in Chuo Ward. Guests rate the location 9.4 and describe it as central, near Daimaru department store, luxury shopping and the harbour.
By our straight-line estimates, Kobe Port Tower is about 0.8 km away, roughly 10 minutes on foot. Kobe Mosque is about 1 km, around 13 minutes. The Hyōgo Prefectural Museum of Art is about 2.6 km, roughly 33 minutes, which is far enough that public transport or a taxi makes sense.
Parking is not listed in our data. If you plan to drive, ask the hotel about options and costs.
What guests say
The 9.3 score comes from 666 reviews and placed joint 1st of the 16 eligible hotels we compared, the highest in our sample.
Staff are a strong point: guests describe them as friendly and professional, helpful, and able to speak English. The central location near shopping and the harbour is the other common praise.
The one recurring criticism is about dining. Guests enjoy the Italian and steak dishes, but say evening seating is sometimes limited. If you want to dine in, book a table early.
Price and what you get, compared with our other picks
The reference price was €372.83 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, about €746 in total. The sample median was €100.18. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, KOKO HOTEL Kobe Sannomiya, was €61.69 a night with 8.2 and 3 stars. Our Best Value pick, Daiwa Roynet Hotel KOBE-SANNOMIYA PREMIER, was €99.47 with 8.8 and 4 stars. The extra spend here buys the top score in the city sample and a harbour-side setting.
The property lists a gym, a restaurant, a terrace, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Breakfast options listed are Asian, American and buffet. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 16 eligible hotels in Kobe. Our Luxury slot prioritises five-star hotels, and this one holds an estimated five-star rating with the best guest score of all 16.
The review count is moderate at 666, but the score is consistent with the praise for staff and location.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is included and reserve a dinner table in advance if you plan to eat at the hotel. Read the cancellation terms at this price level.
Ask about parking if you are driving. Compare the current price with Daiwa Roynet Hotel KOBE-SANNOMIYA PREMIER if you are unsure the premium is worth it.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The ORIENT Kobe close to the harbour?
Yes. Guests describe the location as near the harbour, and Kobe Port Tower is about 10 minutes on foot by our straight-line estimate.
Do the staff at The ORIENT speak English?
Guests say the team is friendly, professional and speaks English. That makes it a comfortable choice for first-time visitors.
Is The ORIENT Kobe a five-star hotel?
Its five-star rating is estimated by the accommodation, not official. It has the highest guest score, 9.3, of the 16 hotels we compared.
Is it easy to get a dinner table at The ORIENT?
Guests like the Italian and steak dishes but say evening seating is sometimes limited. Book ahead if you plan to dine in.
How much does The ORIENT Kobe cost?
The reference price was €372.83 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.