Though built in the shape of a luxury cruise liner, Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel isn’t going anywhere, and why would it? Its unique location, surrounded 270 degrees by sea, offers visitors and guests breathtaking views of the harbour and cityscape below. The hotel is located within Meriken Park, which is also home to the city’s symbol, the Port Tower, as well as the Maritime Museum. Furthermore, the hotel’s dining options will ensure every palate is satisfied, with an oceanfront terrace restaurant, a steakhouse where chefs will prepare world-renowned Kobe beef right before your eyes, a fine dining lounge overlooking the harbour, and, of course, a Japanese restaurant serving up the freshest sushi in town, amongst other great dining venues. The hotel’s location is also ideal for onward travelers, with the JR Kobe Train Station only a five-minute drive away, and the Minato-Motomachi Subways Station just a 10-minute drive. There is even a daily complimentary shuttle to JR Sannomiya Train Station.

One of Asia’s most historic hotels, dating back to 1870, the Oriental Hotel Kobe effortlessly melds modernity with tradition. The hotel offers expansive views of both the ocean and the city, from air-conditioned, comfortable rooms, where luxury toiletries and complimentary WiFi access are standard features. Its many facilities will help guests feel right at home, from concierge services, to child-minding services, to a day spa, as well as great restaurants, including The House of the Pacific, serving up traditional Italian food with a twist, and the J.W. Hart bar, the ideal spot to sip on a glass of wine while looking out over the vibrant Kobe evening views. Should guests decide to check out the city, the neighborhood surrounding the hotel offers several bars and restaurants serving up a variety of cuisines.

Discover beautifully-preserved French architecture and decor in the heart of Kobe, one of Japan’s most cosmopolitan cities. Enter the red brick building to find the charming courtyard and lovely interior garden, a venue ideal for the hotel’s afternoon tea set, which you may sip amongst the native Japanese flowers. The hotel’s 30 beautifully-equipped rooms, with special-order furniture from Britain, are decked out in the hotel’s signature elegant, aristocratic decor. The main attraction, though, is chef Hiroshi Yamaguchi’s unequalled skill in the kitchen, creating dishes to entrance, amuse, and indulge your palate. Choose from both a classic dining room setting, with an open-kitchen twist, or a more relaxed, casual dining cafe - both venues are ideal spots to sample the chef’s latest culinary innovations.