カテゴリー: JAPAN

I wanted to relax and work alone, so I stayed one night at the Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers, which is relatively close to my residence.
I wanted to relax at the hotel because of its club lounge and hot springs.

The hotel is located on Rokko Island, with easy access to Sannomiya and Osaka stations in a balanced location. However, it is a bit inconvenient as you have to change trains once.
I went there by car, which was very convenient. Parking is naturally free for guests.

I arrived around 2pm and they checked me in right away.
If I needed time to get ready, I could hang out at the adjacent “Sheraton Square” and other places to kill some time. However, there are not many stores in the surrounding facilities.

They upgraded us from the cheapest room to a mid-level mountain view.

I wanted to work in my room, so the table with sofa was very comfortable.

I used the hot spring adjacent to the hotel at night and the next morning, so I did not use it, but the bathroom, shower, and toilet area was well stocked with amenities.

The adjacent hot spring facilities are directly connected to the hotel by a connecting pathway.

Upon entering the building, visitors will find a relaxing area where tea and newspapers (including English-language ones) are provided.

The spa facilities are not large, but they are very clean and neat. There is an open-air bath and sauna, and there are also three different indoor bathtubs to relax in.

The club lounge is on the 19th floor. There is a paid lounge on the top floor, so please do not confuse it with the club lounge.

During normal hours, the club lounge offered snacks and soft drinks and coffee.

Cocktail hour offers alcohol and a very small selection of six hors d’oeuvres.

Cocktail hour was a bit crowded, and the seats by the window with a view were almost full, but the outside terrace was empty. It is cold now. I made myself at home there.

Since there is not much food, you can also eat at the outside facilities. But please note that there are very few restaurants. One thing you can do is to go out to Sannomiya after cocktail time.

私は適度に作業中はラウンジに行って息抜きさせてもらいました。提供メニューは少ないながらも、景観も良いので非常に利用価値のあるラウンジでした。

Breakfast is served in the restaurant on the first floor.
It is buffet style and there is a very wide variety.

Particularly interesting was the “Akashiyaki Omelette” from the Omelette Corner.
Although the taste is thin, it is an interesting dish that is an adaptation of a Hyogo specialty.

The noodle corner was unusually “pho”. The dishes of various genres were well balanced and well arranged, which I found very satisfying.

I enjoyed my stay at the hotel for almost the entire day and found it to be a very worthwhile hotel, even for business use.
There is a convenience store in the adjacent “Sheraton Square”, although there are only a few stores.

It seems a little less convenient to get to the city, but the train station is right next door. It is easy to get around.
The hotel is within a balanced distance of both Osaka and Sannomiya, so it may be useful if you plan to visit both.

Name	Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Official Site	https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/osakb-kobe-bay-sheraton-hotel-and-towers/overview/