Kobe Portopia HotelvsThe B Kobe
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Kobe Portopia Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to the b kobe. Kobe Portopia Hotel comes in at 82 with accolades from 3 publications including DK Eyewitness, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Kobe Portopia Hotel
 Michelin Guide
 Fodor's
 DK Eyewitness
6-10-1 Nakamachi, Minatojima, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0046
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Convenient for Kobe Airport... the oval-shaped main building features rooms of various designs.... To the south is a view of the ocean." 
 "A huge hotel with every imaginable amenity... It's a bit isolated on man-made Port Island, but has complimentary shuttle buses to and from Shin-Kobe Station throughout the day." Full review
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Ask for a room in the south wing if you want a balcony and ocean view.
 "With a magnificent night view... the elegantly designed Portopia Hotel is a well-situated luxury hotel. A full range of facilities is available." 
The B Kobe
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
2-11-5 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0011
From $50/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Smoking Rooms
 - Multilingual
 
 "Decorated in a chic, modern style, and its rooms are comfortable and well equipped. Four minutes’ drive from Shin-Kobe station and three minutes’ walk from Sannomiya station. A good value option." 
 "Steps from restaurants and nightlife and downhill from Kitano-chō, the B Kōbe is a good, utilitarian choice." Full review