Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kobe Sannomiya

This is the first time I am staying at a Daiwa Roynet franchise, and the check-in process is a bit unique to me. I was given a room card by the counter staff but not the room number, and need to self-register at one of the check-in system, which will then print out a receipt with room number indicated on it. The counter staff will also request patron to provide a pin number, for verification in case the card is lost. Check-in by the way, begins 2pm (check-out 11am), but they are happy to hold your luggage if you arrive early. I must say I am impressed by the spacious semi-double room for 1 pax, there is ample space for opening luggage. The toilet is considerably big compare to most other business hotels I had stayed in Japan. The room looks aged, with a relatively small 32" Mitsubishi LCD TV, and a remote control that can only partially work, no response on certain buttons. I'm fine with that since I only stay 1 night there. The hotel provides good amenities at the lift lobby, which include comb, shaver, beauty lotions, toothbrush, tea bags, drip coffee etc. This 10-storey hotel does offer coin laundry service at 5F (from 300 Yen, depending on weight, no detergent required. Drying 100 Yen), ice cube & vending machines on 2F & 8F (microwave machines at 2F, 5F, 8F). It is some 10 mins walk from JR Sannomiya station, but can be literally considered barrier free from the train station. There are a handful of convenience stores in the vicinity, and Coco Ichibanya curry restaurant just across the street, there are other restaurants further away, and more around JR Sannomiya station area. However, be aware there is another Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kobe Sannomiya 'Premier' some 600m away, which is newer, more centralise, and naturally more costly. Don't be surprise there are patrons who book the wrong hotel, went to the wrong hotel, and review the wrong hotel. Overall, I am happy with my stay, and will return here in the next couple of months.

The location is good, but it is a short walk from Sannomiya Station, so it would be difficult to have large luggage, but there are many restaurants nearby, there is a convenience store on the 1st floor of the hotel, and another convenience store is very convenient after a short walk. Furthermore, there is a convenient ion in front of the station. I stayed here for the purpose of extending the points validity period, but I was satisfied with it beyond my expectations. However, I had a feeling that it was a little old ...

Found a good deal for this hotel to include New Years Eve. Very easy walk from Sannomiya east exit.Look for McDonalds…walk in front of it and turn right.Walk straight until you see Family Mart on the corner…the hotel is next door!There are 3 convenience stores within 50 meters of the hotel.Double room was small for 2 with the bed against the wall but comfortable. The restaurant attached to the hotel has closed so no breakfast plan. Would stay again if the price were right!