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Smile Hotel Kobe Motomachi, Kobe

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About the Hotel

Motomachi-Dori 2-5-8, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Japan, 650-0022

Smile Hotel Kobe Motomachi is a 3-star hotel situated in the Kobe City Centre, within proximity to various shopping options and attractions. It offers air-conditioned rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a light continental breakfast.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Smile Hotel include 47 air-conditioned options featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Amenities such as well-fitted private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries are standard in each room.

Dining & Nearby Options

The hotel serves a light continental breakfast. Nearby dining options include popular local eateries like Kobe Beef Kissho and Unaju, both located within a short walk.

Services & Facilities

Smile Hotel Kobe Motomachi provides laundry and dry cleaning services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guest convenience. Safety features include smoke detectors and a first aid kit.

Location & Transportation

This Kobe hotel is located near several landmarks including Kobe Tower and Kobe Harborland, both within a 15-minute walk. Transportation options include Minatomotomachi Station and Nankinmachi bus stop, accessible within 5 and 4 minutes respectively.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Small Double Bed Non-Smoking
Max:
2 persons
11 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Double Room Small Double Bed Smoking
Max:
2 persons
11 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Shower
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Single Room Smoking
Max:
1 person
10 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Shower
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Kobe900 m
Airports
Kobe (UKB) 8.7 km
Itami (ITM) 29.9 km
Train
Motomachi Station200 m
Sannomiya Station 1.1 km
Underground
Minato Motomachi400 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Internet access
  • No parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Motomachi-Dori 2-5-8, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Japan, 650-0022
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Motomachi-Dori 2-5-8, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, Japan, 650-0022
Nearby
1 Chome-3-18 Sakaemachidori
Nankin-machi
470 m
1 Chome-2-1 Shimoyamatedori
Ikuta Shrine
470 m
Mall
Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street
470 m
Museum
Kobe City Museum
470 m
Mall
Sannomiya Center Gai Shopping Street
470 m
2 Hatobacho Meriken Park
Fish Dance Monument
430 m
4-4-1 Shimoyamadedori
Hyogo Prefecture Guest House
330 m
3-1-1 Kaigandori KCC Bldg. 2F
Kobe Overseas Chinese History Museum
220 m
Church
Kobe Eiko Church
440 m
1 Hanakumacho
Hanakuma Castle
560 m
3-1-17 Sannomiyacho
Kobe Doll Museum
390 m
3-3-10 Motomachidori
Kobe Fugetsudo Museum
100 m
Restaurants
Kouran-main branch
30 m
2-10-6 Sakaemachidori
Gyoza Daigaku
120 m
2-3-5 Motomachidori
Motomachisantosu
100 m
2-3-12 Motomachidori
Angie
70 m
2-7-4 Sakaemachidori
Yoshinoya Kobe Motomachi
140 m
2-9-1 Motomachidori
Ichirenya Motomachi
140 m
2-9-1 Motomachidori
Yun Yun
190 m
1-3-17 Sakaemachidori

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
66%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Clean
Friendly staff
Small rooms
Limited dining options
6.6/10
Nice
Rooms
5.2
Location
8.2
Service
9.0
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
6.6/10
based on 5 reviews
6.6
6.6/10 based on 329 reviews
Vince
United States, May  2024
7.6/10

For just £40 a night, the hotel offers small rooms but is quite small for the price paid. The service was incredibly friendly and amazing, with staff coming to fix the bathroom in the evening and explaining the AC remote. The location is great, just a few steps from Kobe Chinatown, making it convenient for accessing train stations, shops, and restaurants. The dining experience was simple, with just toast, vegetables, and fruit salad in yogurt, making it not very impressive for the price. The hotel facilities were sufficient for a comfortable stay.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were small but clean and suitable for the price we paid.
Service
9.0
The service was very friendly and amazing, with the staff going above and beyond to assist with any needs.
Location
9.0
The location is great, just a few steps from Kobe Chinatown, which makes it extremely convenient for exploring the area.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were simple, including basic items like toast and vegetables, but they were sufficient to fill up.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay, meeting the basic needs of guests.
Clean
Small rooms
James
United States, April  2024
6.4/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. While the affordable price for a smoking room was tempting, the strong cigarette smell was off-putting. The service, on the other hand, was exceptional with prompt attention to our needs and a friendly staff. The location was convenient, nestled in the heart of Kobe but sadly not close to the JR Kobe station. The dining options left much to be desired, with a lackluster breakfast. Overall, a budget-friendly stay with some drawbacks.

Rooms
5.0
The smoking room for just £40 a night smelt heavily of cigarette smoke.
Service
9.0
The staff were very very friendly and amazing, coming to fix the bathroom in the evening and explaining the a/c remote to us.
Location
8.0
The hotel is right at the center ward of Kobe, next to the Motomachi shopping street and Nankinmachi which is known as ChinaTown.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast was just toast and some vegetables, and a fruit salad in yogurt, not very impressive for the price.
Facilities
6.0
Joseph
United States, December  2023
6.6/10

For just £40 a night, the hotel was conveniently located right at the center ward of Kobe, next to the Motomachi shopping street and Nankinmachi, known as ChinaTown. The small rooms were a downside and heavily smelt of cigarette smoke, but the service was exceptional with staff friendly and accommodating. The dining options were simple and not very impressive for the price, but the proximity to everything within walking distance was a major plus.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were small and had a strong cigarette smell.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch with very friendly and amazing staff.
Location
8.0
The hotel is right at the center ward of Kobe, with various attractions nearby.
Dining
5.0
The dining was average with limited options for the price.
Facilities
6.0
Basic facilities with room for improvement.
Louis
United States, November  2023
6.4/10

For the price of just £40 a night, the hotel rooms were dated and dirty, heavily smelling of cigarette smoke. The service was exceptional with the staff being very friendly and attentive, going above and beyond to assist us. The location was incredibly convenient, situated right at the center ward of Kobe, within walking distance to shops, restaurants, and attractions. The dining experience was simple, offering basic options but sufficient. Despite the shortcomings in the rooms, the overall value for money was great and the hotel's proximity to key points of interest made our stay enjoyable.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were dated and dirty, smelling heavily of cigarette smoke.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and amazing, providing excellent service.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was right at the center ward of Kobe, next to the Motomachi shopping street and Nankinmachi, making it convenient to explore the area.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were basic and not very impressive for the price.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offered basic facilities that were functional.
Chris
United States, October  2023
6.4/10

For just £40 a night, the hotel rooms smelt heavily of cigarette smoke and were small. The service, however, was outstanding with the staff being very friendly and amazing, promptly attending to any issues. The location was incredibly convenient, right at the center ward of Kobe, close to shops, restaurants, and the Chinese district. The dining experience was not impressive for the price, offering only simple options. The facilities were satisfactory, offering basic amenities.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were small and smelt heavily of cigarette smoke, but for the price we paid, they were acceptable.
Service
9.0
The staff were very friendly and amazing, offering great service like fixing issues promptly.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was incredibly convenient, right at the center ward of Kobe, close to shops, restaurants, and the Chinese district.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were simple and not very impressive for the price.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were satisfactory, offering basic amenities.
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