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title: "HOTEL U's Kouroen vs Lucky Sun: which hotel is better?"
description: "HOTEL U's Kouroen or Lucky Sun in Amagasaki? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# HOTEL U's Kouroen vs Lucky Sun

Both are in Amagasaki, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★½ · Nishinomiya
## [HOTEL U's Kouroen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-u-s-kouroen-kobe/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1633509/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★½ · Nishinomiya
## [Lucky Sun](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lucky-sun-kobe/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1794724/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick HOTEL U's Kouroen

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose HOTEL U's Kouroen if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (960 m / 1.5 km)

### Choose Lucky Sun if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 7.0)
-   to walk to the sights (6.0 km / 8.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (97 / 49)

### Why is HOTEL U's Kouroen better than Lucky Sun?

1.  560 m closer to the beach (960 m vs 1.5 km) (−560 m)
2.  Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 1.5★) (+1★)
3.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Lucky Sun better than HOTEL U's Kouroen?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.0) (+0.8)
2.  More guest reviews (884 vs 141), so the rating is more reliable (×6.3)
3.  48 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+48)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | HOTEL U's Kouroen | Lucky Sun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 7.8  (+0.8) |
| Location | 6.1  (+0.6) | 5.5 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 7.0  (+1.9) | 5.1 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.2 | 7.8  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 7.8  (+0.8) |
| Number of reviews | 141 | 884  (+743) |
| Google rating | 3.2/5 | 3.6/5  (+0.4) |
| Google reviews | 97 | 107  (+10) |
| Rank in Amagasaki | bottom 5% | bottom 35%  (+30%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.1  (+0.6) | 5.5 |
| Distance to Nishinomiya centre | 1.2 km | 1.3 km |
| To the beach | 960 m  (−560 m) | 1.5 km |
| To public transport | 80 m | 140 m |
| To the airport | 12 km | 10.0 km  (−1.5 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 49 | 97  (+48) |
| To the nearest food shop | 360 m | 140 m  (−220 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 7 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4  (+2) | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★½  (+1★) | ★½ |
| Rooms | 39 | 45 |
| Floors | – | 8 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 13  (+4) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Lucky Sun prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lucky-sun-kobe/prices/)

## Location

2.1 km apart

HOTEL U's Kouroen: city centre: 8.1 km, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 12 km, beach: 960 m, 49 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Lucky Sun: city centre: 6.0 km, nearest station Imazu Station: 140 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 10.0 km, beach: 1.5 km, 97 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Amagasaki

[Amagasaki weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/hyogo/amagasaki/weather)

## HOTEL U's Kouroen or Lucky Sun: common questions

### Which is better, HOTEL U's Kouroen or Lucky Sun?

HOTEL U's Kouroen leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, beach access. Lucky Sun is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, HOTEL U's Kouroen or Lucky Sun?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

HOTEL U's Kouroen is 960 m from the nearest beach; Lucky Sun is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are HOTEL U's Kouroen and Lucky Sun?

The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.

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-   [Lucky Sun vs Hotel Ritz Koshien](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-ritz-koshien-kobe-vs-lucky-sun-kobe/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-u-s-kouroen-kobe-vs-lucky-sun-kobe/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/