Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe

Punti positivi: The room was spacious, the location is great with scenic bridge n seaview.

Punti negativi: Nothing.

Punti positivi: I liked the location near the beach and train station, the view of the Akashi Bridge, and the low (200 yen) price of the soaking pool/bath.

Punti negativi: I did not like the fact that there was no water in the pool and it apparently does not open until mid July. This is very frustrating for summer vacationing Americans in June. I would not have reserved...

Not bad, but a little disappointing for the price

Punti positivi: All that you'd expect from a Japanese hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful despite my bad Japanese. It probably would have been fine if I had only spoken English. The lobby and communal areas are very nice. The view of the Akashi-Kaikyo bridge was very cool. There is a train station close to the hotel, only about a 10 minute walk. (There's also a free shuttle that goes to the station, but I prefer walking.)

Punti negativi: The room itself was pretty basic despite being on the pricey side. I've stayed in rooms exactly like this for much cheaper and in better locations in Japan. The train station is close, but it's a minor station. You still need to take a 30 minute train to get to Sannomiya Station (the central station of Kobe).