Kobe Kitano Hotel

We arrived at the hotel near 10 o'clock at night. We would like to eat light snack, ordered two glasses of wine, cheese and dried- fruits at the bar. Two dishes were decorated with flower petals, looked very beautiful. Especially,blue cheese with chestnut honey, mimolette with fruits were excellent flavor. Next night, We enjoyed the dinner at the main restaurant. We had lots of fan. Before eating, we showed live omar shrimp, grabbed by a stuff. The soup cup Looked like tiny goldfish basin. This glass cup appeared covered delicious biscuit . We found tiny green ball in clear soup. Octopus dish served with dried cucumber sauce which cooled with liquid nitrogen. A stuff sprinkled powder by table spoon on the dish.These sauce powder changed light green liquid sauce. Foie gras was entered the box. when the stuff opened a cover, rose smoke. We ate Foie gras with dessert wine. They were good combination. Those performances were astonished and fan. We received a good service and taste.

I've stayed 1 night with my friend, and it's exceptionally great experience. The staff were greatly attentive and friendly, and they knows a lot about Kobe town. The room has heavenly comfortable bed and the bubble bath tub. The atmosphere has blend of classic old taste and modern. I like the most was breakfast here. Every plate they server was extraordinary tasty and the presentation was beautiful. I definitely come back this hotel when we stay in Kobe again.

Great hotel! Old school charm ! Marvelous breakfast and service and large rooms. Clean and cozy and quiet. Not recommended for under-thirty punks who do not know how to live. If you are part of the Wi-Fi set, this place is not for you.

To be honest, we have never paid this much for a hotel before. So we didn't quite know what to expect. But if hotels are rated from 1 to 5 stars, this would be a 7. The staff were exceptionally accommodating. The room had stuff in it that you wouldn't dream of looking for. They even had slippers for my size 11 (USA) feet. The lunch was really good. The Breakfast was incredible. Where else can you go and get a tray with 5 different fruit juices? They kept bringing course after course, plate after plate. We were stuffed. And that's saying something for a 250 pound guy. But what topped it all was the bed. We have a tempurpedic at home, and that doesn't hold a candle to this. You lay down, and sink. But it's not soft, it's very firm. You would swear it was massaging you, without moving. It had all the support you could ask for, but soft. I overslept. And being in chronic pain, that usually means waking up and going for the pain meds. But I had no pain. You have to experience this bed! And the food! And the service!

So this is basically a B&B in Kobe (maybe slightly larger). Looks like someone's European house from the 1800s. Keys are metal and old school. Breakfast was meh. They took a normal continental breakfast and fancied it up a bit (e.g., took juice and made a juice flight). There is an awesome chinese restaurant across the street though... I know you are in Japan why go get Chinese food, but it is really good.... like "don't miss it good".

The Kitano area of Kobe is a quiet residential area within walking distance of Shin Kobe station. December is always a hectic month and Christmas in Japan is another hectic working day. While we live in Osaka, not far from Kobe, and wanted a quiet place to refresh and enjoy some good food on Christmas Day. The Kitano hotel is perfect for R&R. The hotel is a lovely 5 story brick building with European antiques. Our room was on one of the back corners and the size of a suite room. The hotel is famous for its french restaurant - and dinner was one of the best french dining I have had in Japan. Our server help pick some excellent wine and I have to say it was one of the best I've had as well. Breakfast was equally wonderful filled with European style breads, jams, ham, yogurt and strong French espresso cafe' ole. The only issue I had was there was no internet service but this is common in the older hotels in Japan. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for place to escape to for some R&R and European atmosphere/hospitality. While on the high end of the price category, the service and value is better than many higher priced hotels.. Don't miss wandering through pearl shops. Many pearl importers are located in Kitano area and offer good pricing and unique styles -- the Kitano hotel was a great place for a romantic getaway for us. The hotel also would be a great place for a cozy wedding - with more fun than the other "staged" ceremonies one traditionally finds in Japan .

We like breakfast, That's rich and diverse used for breakfast, bread, jam, fresh fruit juices It is amazing breakfast ! Then The hotel's afternoon tea is also very good, if you hace time must to taste

First off just want to say we love Kobe. The city is fascinating in many ways and for Westerners (English speaking), it's a great base for exploring the central Japan region (Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji, etc) with convenient bullet trains zipping you to all the major destinations under an hour. We arrived at the Kobe Kitano after a week in Tokyo. We chose the hotel due to its reputation as something different from what you'd expect from other hotels. And yes it is different. I'd say it's like staying in an upscale French hotel in the middle of Kobe. The rooms, decor, service all seem to be up to the highest French standards. Which is not by coincidence but by intent given the proprietor and head chef, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, spent a lot of time in the Francosphere learning about French hospitality and gastronomy. Which brings us to the next really amazing aspect of this complex. Aside from the great rooms and space and the first-class service where every need is met, you are faced with a dining selection that is formidable. Hiroshi Yamaguchi is a rock-star in the world of gastronomy. To experience his creations is magic and a dining experience you will never forget. Smart guests should most definitely take the dining option when making reservations as it offers exclusive access to the great chef's delectable menu. It is not cheap but as I said this is a splurge choice for Westerners traveling in Japan and for those who seek a little touch of France as a respite from Japanese culture and cuisine.

ホテル巡りが大好き、そして神戸が大好きな私なのに名前はもちろん評判も聞いていた北野ホテルは初めてで場所も微妙でなんと良く利用するお店の目の前がホテルでした。 個人周りして素敵な第一印象。駐車場は少し不便ですが(特に左ハンドル)伝統的なイメージを活かすにはしょうがないかと。 ロビーに到着し余りにも小さい創りに又驚き‼️でも素敵な雰囲気。 早速楽しみにしていたブッフェへ。 事前にquiet tableをリクエストしていたのですが約束は出来ないとの事で期待はしていませんでしたが、リクエスト通りの席に案内していただきました。友人と簡単な案内を聞き早速目当てのローストビーフへ。 私は少しずつ料理を楽しむので全く問題は無かったのですが、「食べるぞ！」と通常のバッフェを期待していた友人はかなりのガッカリで落ち込んでいましたので、今から楽しみにされている方は、あくまでもデザートがメインと頭に入れておいた方が良いと思いました。 席に着いて2.3分で玉手箱に取るデザートタイム…。私達は2回目があると思いまずは食事をと思っていたらなんと一回だけで確認しないと分からなかったのは大変驚きました。 ローストビーフをサーブして下さるシェフにちょっとしたカットのリクエストをしたのですが全く話しが通じず、バイトだなと…。 全体的に見ると一流とは言えないサービスでした。私は長い間、一流と言われるホテルでサービスする側にも立っていましたのでなんとなく中が想像出来てしまいました。 ただ、苺のクッキーが最強に美味しかったです。 友人はガッカリ過ぎて機嫌が悪くなりアンケート用紙に私の名前でガッカリと記入していました(笑) 私も途中空調が暑すぎのぼせて外でしゃがみ込んでいたのですが、ホテルの方誰一人り声をかけて頂けず残念な結果に。 結論は、アットホームなファミリーレストランのような印象でした。 ステイしたいとは思いませんでした。