Grand Opening of ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda
ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda opened on April 27, 2026, as Sanda City's first international full-service hotel. Managed by Select Hotels Group in partnership with IHG, the hotel aims to serve both domestic and international travelers.
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Select Hotels Group (Headquarters: Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroshi Nakamura) held a grand opening ceremony on Monday, April 27, to celebrate the birth of ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda, the first international full-service hotel in Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture.
The ceremony was attended by Hiroshi Nakamura (CEO of Select Hotels Group), Eiji Baba (General Manager of ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda), and Jin Kiyota (Special Advisor to IHG Hotels & Resorts / IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan). Guests of honor included Katsuya Tamura (Mayor of Sanda City). The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for the hotel as an international destination for domestic and inbound guests.
ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda is located about a 1-minute walk from Woody Town Chuo Station on the Kobe Railway, situated in the nature-rich hills of Sanda City between Kobe and Osaka. It offers excellent car access, being 7 minutes from Kobe Sanda IC and Sanda Nishi IC. Nearby attractions include Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets and Kobe Fruit Flower Park, making it ideal for business and leisure.
The hotel features 130 rooms designed for relaxation. The lobby adopts the 'Open Lobby' concept, a signature of the Holiday Inn brand, providing a versatile space for working or relaxing. It is suitable for short trips, long stays, and workations.
Facilities include various banquet halls and meeting rooms to meet diverse needs, along with free parking for 75 cars. The restaurant 'APPLE ROAD' offers a seasonal breakfast buffet. Furthermore, the global 'Kids Stay & Eat Free' program is available, allowing children aged 12 and under to stay and eat for free (conditions apply).
Hotel Overview:
Name: ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda
General Manager: Eiji Baba
Opening Date: April 27, 2026
Address: 1-11-2 Keyakidai, Sanda City, Hyogo
Access: 1 min walk from Woody Town Chuo Station. 45 min from JR Osaka Station.
Rooms: 130 rooms in total.
The ceremony was attended by Hiroshi Nakamura (CEO of Select Hotels Group), Eiji Baba (General Manager of ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda), and Jin Kiyota (Special Advisor to IHG Hotels & Resorts / IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan). Guests of honor included Katsuya Tamura (Mayor of Sanda City). The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for the hotel as an international destination for domestic and inbound guests.
ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda is located about a 1-minute walk from Woody Town Chuo Station on the Kobe Railway, situated in the nature-rich hills of Sanda City between Kobe and Osaka. It offers excellent car access, being 7 minutes from Kobe Sanda IC and Sanda Nishi IC. Nearby attractions include Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets and Kobe Fruit Flower Park, making it ideal for business and leisure.
The hotel features 130 rooms designed for relaxation. The lobby adopts the 'Open Lobby' concept, a signature of the Holiday Inn brand, providing a versatile space for working or relaxing. It is suitable for short trips, long stays, and workations.
Facilities include various banquet halls and meeting rooms to meet diverse needs, along with free parking for 75 cars. The restaurant 'APPLE ROAD' offers a seasonal breakfast buffet. Furthermore, the global 'Kids Stay & Eat Free' program is available, allowing children aged 12 and under to stay and eat for free (conditions apply).
Hotel Overview:
Name: ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda
General Manager: Eiji Baba
Opening Date: April 27, 2026
Address: 1-11-2 Keyakidai, Sanda City, Hyogo
Access: 1 min walk from Woody Town Chuo Station. 45 min from JR Osaka Station.
Rooms: 130 rooms in total.