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Reviews of Arima Grand Hotel 4 stars

651-1401 Hyogo, Kobe, Kita-ku Arimacho 1304-1, Japan

#8 of 132 hotels in Kobe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • New Wing - Family Room with Tatami Area - Breakfast and Seasonal Kaiseki Dinner Included
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dinner could be better and time frame for breakfast was a bit early for us.

    The breakfast was the BEST in my lifetime so far! Every dish was perfect including all the main dishes and side dishes. Ingredients were so fresh and tasty.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • New Wing - Family Room with Tatami Area - Breakfast and Seasonal Kaiseki Dinner Included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was so beautiful and lovely staff. The hot baths were so wonderful and we had the best food there!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner and breakfast can be better at this price level.

    Very comfortable room. Facilities very good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    9.0
    Supremely relaxing retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • New Wing - Family Room with Tatami Area - Breakfast and Seasonal Kaiseki Dinner Included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very large. In some places it feels a touch old.

    Lovely view from the hotel. The Onsen was wonderful. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Made us feel welcome with our two young children.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    Much more than expected, we felt relaxed n rejuvenated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Initially email communication was misleading , you actually don’t need to request for shuttle fr the San Bandai bus from Osaka. The airport shuttle stops n pickup from there. We stayed 2 nights, no need to book private, the 9Fand B2 baths were great, the interactive Kaiseri dinners were excellent, the breakfast was so good, we skipped lunch both days. Spouse making plans to go back next year. We requested the Japanese style rooms and enjoyed it despite tough getting up fr the floor due to my titanium knees

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Congratulations to the team! Amazing experience! Can’t wait to be back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! Love all the details they made.

    Everything! Especially the breakfast and hot spring was good too.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Profesional and friendly staff. Great location and tasty breakfast

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Nothing disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I expect more onsen options for this price. Also, no milk was provided at the onsen places. That being said, it is overall excellent.

    Amazing staff and service, amazing room and room facilities, amazing view.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Kobe for relaxation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I wasn't told in advance that the outside pool would be closed for all of my stay, even though I asked in advance, and was told it would be open for some of my stay. It was okay though because it seemed to be a pool that is more suited to children, and I used the aqua terrace which is an inside spa with various saunas, jacuzzis, and an outside swimming pool. I liked that they had a lot of options for onsen, pool etc. there was a lot of people staying at this hotel but it never felt crowded.

    There was a lot of breakfast options, western and asian so everyone will be happy. The staff were very nice and were patient with my broken Japanese, some do speak basic English too. Staff take your luggage directly to your room once you arrive, which was a nice added bonus you don't get at all hotels. The location is beautiful but accessibility wise just okay, the hotel is on a hill, if you want to explore the area that may be a problem. The options for onsen are extensive, including private ones, and very easy to book and the staff in the spa area are very nice.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    10
    Incredible hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wish the checkout and breakfast was a little later. Also if you have tattoos you will need to cover them if you go to the onsen (not a problem for me but just fyi)

    The hotel was stunning, the facilities were opened late and the breakfast was just incredible.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Onsens facilities are clean! The breakfast is excellent. Dinner wise you have plenty of choice as well

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    9.0
    Generally I will recommend this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room - Breakfast Included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dust was always found on room provided appliances, such as hair dryers, hotel provides skin care etc.

    The hotel provided excellent facilities, nice view and comfortable room. Two different floor onsen contribute relax onsen experience. The Japanese style breakfast was amazing. Aged staff was polite and really professional. I will visit this hotel next trip.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    9.0
    Gorgeous mountain retreat with spa, close to quaint town with shops and restaurants.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were disappointed to find upon check-in that the restaurant was fully booked for dinner for both nights of our stay and that we had to go elsewhere to eat.

    Beautiful location and facility. Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Shuttle bus to and from town, bus and train stations ran frequently and was very convenient. Private spa room was gorgeous. Many amenities, including robes, pajamas, slippers, high-quality toiletries, and snacks.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic place.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be nice if they had more information in English.

    Everyrhing was nice and comfortable. Beautiful view and outstanding spa.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2022

    10
    Excellent resort with outstanding food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • New Wing - Family Room with Tatami Area - Breakfast and Seasonal Kaiseki Dinner Included
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Spacious area could confuse you a bit on day1.

    Outstanding view with quiet location. Dinner and BF were over my expectation. Steak during dinner was superb condition, we think it deserves Michelin star. We stayed for two nights and they adjusted food for us nicely. My kids also enjoyed their food and could not eat them all. Onsen were also great with many baths to choose from. Room got good space that four of us feels very comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    10
    Perfect location for an ideal hot-spring get-away for a parent with children.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night

    As I said, the initial wait was long, but I have only myself to blame, as I booked the room during the Bon holidays, a notoriously busy time in Japan. The hotel could, however, comfortably absorb the large number of guests; we never felt that we were packed in. Even the elevators moved fluidly.

    When we came into the hotel (around 2:25), I was surprised that there were so many people crowded around the front desk. It took 20 minutes for a staff member to show us to our room. In retrospect, this was a testimony to the date (the busiest tourist period of the year in Japan) and to the hotel's fame. After this, everything went perfectly. The room was magnificent. The fixtures, such as the shower, and the amenities, were top-rate. The bed was large and comfortable. The refrigerator was well-stocked with complimentary beverages. The grand bath was large and full of various smaller baths, meaning that we could avoid crowding. The pool was expansive and again, easy to use without any issues of crowding. The breakfast was sumptuous; I could have stayed there for hours. While enjoying a vast array of Japanese and Western dishes, we had a spectacular view of the southern section of Arima Onsen and Mt. Takamaruyama in the background. When I returned from a trip to the town at night to buy milk, a staff member rushed to me with a dry towel (I was caught in a flash rainstorm) and helped me dry off. Everything from the charming European coffeemaker to the salubrious iron-laden waters of the hot spring was just right. Both of us agreed that this was an ideal place for a father and daughter to spend an overnight visit in August. We regret only one thing: That we did not book an additional night.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room - Breakfast Included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is perfect!!!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2021

    9.0
    Great onsen and facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Breakfast included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room layout seems a bit cramp.

    The place was more modern that I thought. The 9f onsen with the night star view was fantastic.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • New Wing - Family Room with Tatami Area - Breakfast and Seasonal Kaiseki Dinner Included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • New Wing - Family Room with Tatami Area - Breakfast and Seasonal Kaiseki Dinner Included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • New Wing - Family Room with Tatami Area - Breakfast and Seasonal Kaiseki Dinner Included
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Japanese-Style Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

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