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Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel
KOBE

Its silhouette broadens the appeal of the bay scenery
With a silhouette that enhances Kobe's waterfront area, this stylish hotel's curvaceous design complements Port Tower and Maritime Museum. Surrounded on three sides by water with a balcony provided for each room. The restaurant has stunning views of the port.
Photo:The hotel's white facade reflected on the water brightens the bay scenery.


The exotic atrium.
The exotic atrium. 		The unique form stands out when illuminated at night.
The unique form stands out when illuminated at night.

Chuo-ku, Kobe/Tel: 078-325-8111
Design Takenaka Corp.
Construction Takenaka Corp. and Ichiken Corp. joint venture
Floor area 21,999.15 sq. m
Height 10,789.23 m
Floors 14 above ground (hotel: floors 3-14)
Completed 1995
BCS Awards (1997)Sawayaka Machizukuri Award (1997) Award for Urban Design of Kobe (1996)
URL:http://www.meriken-oh.co.jp/


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