To avoid the dreaded tourist trap shops typical of packaged tours, we decided to plan our own itinerary for the Japan trip. Choosing a hotel which fits our budget, location and list of amenities became a challenge as there is a bewildering spread available out there. I would usually visit Trip Advisor to read up on travellers’ recommendations first before taking the plunge.
Chisun Hotel Kobe is a decent hotel within our budget. It is situated right above a subway station and within 5 minutes walking distance to a busy JR station where there are plenty of eateries to choose from. There is a nice supermarket called Life just next door where we went for fruits (strawberries, of course), mineral water, take-away pasta salad and bread.
Room wise, it was very clean with basic standard amenities such as toothbrush, towels and hot water kettle. However, the room was really on the small side with hardly any walking space. There is one downside though – the air-conditioner was well, always a radiator. We couldn’t seem to get a comfortable temperature and the window couldn’t be opened at all. The end result was a stuffy room. I was generally okay with it but Yang was suffering.
On hindsight, we could have asked the hotel staff for help. Oh well, it was 2 nights and we didn’t bother. :)
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