We chose this hotel because it was located near the Shin-Kobe train station, and it was indeed. Walk out of the station and you are there. The cable car (ropeway as they call it) to the hill gardens is also just on the other side: we walked back down to the hotel on a lovely day from the peak. It isn't a destination hotel, and the rooms are simple, somewhat small, but clean and pleasant, as you might find in any large hotel anywhere around the world. If you want a "japanese" hotel, this isn't it. If you want a convenient and comfortable hotel, go for it!