Conrad Kobe
Hilton Accelerates Luxury Growth in Japan with Signing of Conrad Kobe
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced an agreement with ORIX Real Estate Corporation to bring the Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand to Kobe, Hyogo prefecture. The hotel will be jointly developed by a consortium led by ORIX Real Estate Corporation, comprising six other companies as part of the Kobe City Hall Building No. 2 redevelopment project. Scheduled to open in 2030, the hotel will be managed by Hilton and marks the company’s entry into Hyogo prefecture.
Conrad Kobe will occupy the upper floors of a newly built mixed-use high-rise building within the Kobe City Hall Building. The building will be directly connected underground to Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae Station and is strategically located between the redeveloping waterfront district and the city center. It also offers excellent access to key attractions such as the Former Foreign Settlement of Kobe and Nankinmachi, one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns.
Kobe is a cosmopolitan port city blending international heritage and scenic beauty. Renowned for its waterfront and mountain landscapes, hot springs, and diverse culinary culture, the city continues to attract both domestic and international travelers, making it a highly complementary destination for the Conrad brand.
Tourism demand in Kobe continues to grow, with visitor stays reaching a record 7.75 million in 2025, including 1.4 million international stays. Supported by the internationalization of Kobe Airport and plans to launch scheduled international flights by 2030, inbound demand is expected to further accelerate.
The hotel will feature 136 contemporary guest rooms and suites, along with a range of thoughtfully curated dining options comprising an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a lobby lounge, and a cocktail bar. Guests will also enjoy access to an executive lounge, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a spa. For events and gatherings, a ballroom spanning approximately 500 square meters, complemented by a suite of meeting spaces, will provide a sophisticated setting for international conferences, social events, and business gatherings.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts currently operates in Tokyo and Osaka, with Conrad Kobe among three pipeline properties. Conrad Nagoya is scheduled to open in July 2026, followed by Conrad Yokohama in 2027. In addition, Hilton continues to expand the footprint of its luxury brands across Japan. Following the debut of Waldorf Astoria Osaka last year, the brand’s first property in the market, Waldorf Astoria Tokyo Nihonbashi hotel and residences are set to open in 2027. LXR Hotels & Resorts, currently present with ROKU KYOTO, is expected to further grow its footprint with planned openings in Tokyo, Hakone Gora, Niseko and Hiroshima in the coming years.