THE ORIENT

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Luxury boutique hotel near Meriken Park

Located close to Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall, THE ORIENT provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Italian cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

The current price is NZ$511
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

King Room, Non Smoking, City View (Oriental Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Non Smoking, City View (Oriental Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A room with a sofa, a round table, and a view of the outside through large windows.

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a window with a city view.

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Harbour View (Oriental Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small wooden table, a dining area, and large windows with blinds.

King Suite, Non Smoking

  • City view
  • 114 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Room, Non Smoking, Harbor View (Oriental Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a sofa, a round table, and a view of the outside through large windows.

Junior Suite with Mist Sauna

  • City view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with striped sofas, a desk, and a view of a cityscape at night.

Club Twin Room, Non Smoking, City View, with Club Lounge access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a painting of boats, a city view, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

Club King Room, Non Smoking, City View, with Club Lounge access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A view from a balcony with a table and chairs, a kettle, and cups, overlooking a port with cranes and ships.

Club Twin, Non Smoking, Harbor View, with Club Lounge access

  • Harbour view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

Club King, Non Smoking, Harbor View, with Club Lounge access

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Club Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking, City Side, with Club Lounge access, Corner Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of a cityscape.

Club Deluxe Twin, Non Smoking, City Side, with Club Lounge access, Corner Room

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a striped sofa, a dining table, and a view of fireworks.

Club Deluxe King, Non Smoking, Harbor Side, with Club Lounge access, Corner Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Harbour view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Room, Non Smoking, City View (8-11 Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with a city view.

King Room, Non Smoking, City View (8-11 Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Harbour View (8-11 Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Harbour View (8-11 Floor)

  • Harbour view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, a large window with a view, and wall art.

King Room, Non Smoking, Harbor View (8-11Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, City View (8-11Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a city view, and a ship decoration on the wall.

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, City View (8-11Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located by the ocean, THE ORIENT is in Kobe City Centre neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall and Port of Kobe are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Meriken Park and Mount Rokko. Enjoy an event or a match at Hanshin Koshien Stadium, and consider making time for Kidzania Koshien Theme Park—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Kobe travel guide
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25 Kyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo-ken, 650-0034

What's nearby

  • A statue of a man and a woman with a child, a red tower, and modern buildings in the background.
    Meriken Park
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A brightly lit tower with the text "Port of Kochi" at the top, a modern building with a curved facade, and a river with a bridge in the foreground.
    Kobe Tower
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent tower, and a green-lit bridge.
    Kobe Harborland
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A Ferris wheel with colorful lights at dusk, a building with a large yellow duck sculpture, and a modern glass facade.
    Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Kobe City Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station
    5 min walk
  • Kobe Sannomiya Station
    13 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    77 min drive

Restaurants

  • メインダイニング バイ・ザ・ハウス・オブ・パシフィック
    1 min walk
  • ティーラウンジ エトワール
    2 min walk
  • Museum Cafe
    2 min walk
  • カフェラ
    4 min walk
  • ヌードルダイニング 道麵
    3 min walk

About this property

THE ORIENT

  • Luxury boutique hotel near Meriken Park
  • Located close to Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall, THE ORIENT provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Italian cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
    • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and luggage storage
    • A vending machine, a reception hall and a gift shop
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 114 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (JPY 1,500 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 6,600 for adults and JPY 3,300 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • J.W. Hart
  • J.W. Hart Cafe
  • Kobe・Sushi Kanesaka
  • Medium Rare
  • The House of Pacifc

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for JPY 12000.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 6600 for adults and from JPY 3300 for children
  • Self-parking fee: JPY 1500 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: JPY 12000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is THE ORIENT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE ORIENT?

As of 19 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE ORIENT on 26 Oct 2026 start from NZ$511, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at THE ORIENT?

Self-parking is available for JPY 1500 per night.

What time is check-in at THE ORIENT?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at THE ORIENT?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is THE ORIENT located?

Located in Kobe City Centre, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Meriken Park, Kobe Harborland and Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall. Port of Kobe and Kobe University are also within 6 mi (10 km). Kyukyoryuchi Daimarumae Station is 5 minutes by foot and Sannomiya Hanadokeimae Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

THE ORIENT Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 821 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 821 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 821 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 821 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 821 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The room was great. The dining was excellent. Great location. Friendly staff!! All in all a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An absolute amazing hotel, very helpful staff, excellent chef (Italian restaurant), rooms spotless clean, great lighting in the rooms too to create romantic ambiance. I give this hotel a ten-star rating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, clean room, comfortable bed, robes, pjs, great shower, THE best toilet, lovely view of the harbor and solid location to shopping and Meriken Park. Over all very comfortable stay. Only stayed one night but would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was so nice and feels so romantic and relaxing at this hotel and location is great ! Helpful stuff and great upkeep!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast, very friendly staff, and nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very central. Staff were helpful and rooms comfortable. The steakhouse restaurant was outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is one of my favorite hotels. I love the food, the decor, the ambience, the service, the amenities, and the cleanliness of the rooms. Definitely returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service and the views from the room and restaurants are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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style of the hotel is exquisite - classy but not pretentious - shower is sublime - gorgeous rooms - HIGHLY recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient location, great breakfast. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room, restaurant staff and housekeeping. Breakfast was delicious and the views are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location is excellent and the atmosphere of the restaurant is also very special.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was modern, clean, had all the amenities you’ll need.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful service accommodations, friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend this hotel for future travel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room size is good and breakfast is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and were truly satisfied with every aspect of our experience. We stayed for four nights in a City View room, and everything—from the location to the service and the breakfast—was excellent. The staff were professional and attentive, and the overall atmosphere made our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. We will definitely visit again on our next trip. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service. Quiet. Clean beautiful hotel. Close to train station and shopping
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful location with amazing views and top tier service. We loved the location, hotel restaurant and bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing boutique hotel with friendly staff and charming public bath.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent service and luxurious accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room / view. Excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place

Great place, beautiful room - we have a suite - and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely location with spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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favourite hotel in Kobe

wonderful hotel, wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025