Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe

beautiful sight of Akashi bridge in the evening

many long hair remain on tatami.

Breakfast buffet is excellent. Good choices for both hot and cold dishes and even offerings for those preferring Western style bfst (what?!!!). Seating is a bit limited for a full house so there may be a wait for table. Also loved the tatami room - good size and...of course the view is worth a million! Make certain to elect the "seaview" optuon and I guarantee you won't regret dropping the extra pennies for the Akashi Kaikyo view. You are taking the Bridge World tour, right?

Guests need more info about the free bus shuttle to the hotel avail at Maiko Koen train stop. It is not an easy walk uphill to the hotel. Thankfully a local guided us to the shuttle stop. Disappointed that the hotel facilities are dated and in need of much upgrading. Although spacious and clean its obvious some areas have no foot traffic and is poorly lit. Room lighting is very poor and bathroom is in dire need of upgrading. Plumbing fixtures are makeshift repaired and interior colors make a dingy appearance. Such a beautifully located property needs new life and vibrancy brought to its bones. There is much potential but where is it? I felt suffocated in a box with no life.

I like the buffet breakfast. More than one restaurants are provided. The food quality is satisifed, but we need to wait for tables sometimes.

I travel to the hotel by driving rental car. I used Google Map for navigation but the hotel location is not the correct. I checked in the hotel at night. There are no staff helping me to get the luggages.