Opened in 1981, the Portopia Hotel is a four-star hotel located close to Kobe port and the railway station (shimin hiroba) and a 30-minute walk from Sannomiya subway station.
This 31-story hotel boasts a total of 778 rooms, all equipped with air-conditioning systems, satellite TVs, mini-bars and pay-per-view movie channels. Dining options include French, Chinese and Japanese cuisines. For recreation, there is an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a sauna center and a tennis court. In addition, the hotel offers free shuttle bus services to and from downtown Kobe daily (a 15-minute drive).