541-0041 Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Chuo-Ward Kitahama 2-5-19, Japan
#37 of 727 hotels in Osaka
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1340 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.8
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 December 2024
Vivian
SingaporeThe train station exits have closing time! The nearest subway exit with elevator (the rest all stairs) is Yodoyabashi exit 15, which is not very near. There is no view since I only stayed in 3rd floor.
This was the best I have stayed in! The staffs are very friendly and the hotel is very near subway Kitahama exit 21 or Yodoyabashi exit 21. There is a Lawson right below the hotel. The hotel comes with free onsen which opens over the night. There is FREE laundry washing inside the onsen area and drying service for only 100yen. There after, there are free Yakult, ice cream and ice cream waffle to eat at any time. Free soba is only until 11pm. The room is spacious and designed in ryokan style. FULL tatami. Cool.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Hanna
NorwayThe music playing everywhere in the hallway is very bad...same tune loops over forever...but this was the only thing I didn't like. :-)
One of the most satisfying hotel experiences ever had. Location is great. Nice and clean facility. The onsen is amazing! Breakfast is outstanding. There are a lot of free gigs to enjoy. Staff are also very kind. I will stay here again when I come back.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Tj
Australia-
Not your usual hotel: with tatami floors throughout the entire building shoes are not allowed but locked away upon entrance. you can also bring them to your room with a plastic bag. The room is spacious with modest Japanese style decor. Top floor facilities include laundry, onsen, icream and vending machines. Good spot if you want to experience Japanese style living.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Qi
United StatesEnjoyed the unsen onsite! Room is small but good for value
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 December 2024
Angela
United StatesThe size of the room was a bit small for our family, and the floor (tatami mats?) wasn't as clean as the other ryokan where we stayed, but we just kept slippers or socks on the whole time.
The breakfast was one of the best we'd had in Japan, included sashimi - tuna and salmon, the usual porridge with Japanese fermented mix-ins, scrambled runny eggs, salad including steamed broccoli, tomatoes, and Japanese dressing, tempura (shrimp, sweet potato, pumpkin, chicken, eggplant), soft-boiled eggs, and pastries. They had to-go cups for the espresso machine, too, which wasn't common (we'd stayed at Hyatt, Hilton, and another ryoken the same trip). The onsen on the top floor was included and fantastic, had a COLD PLUNGE, a face oil and lotion, all the amenities to get dressed afterwards, and the free popsicles (coconut, and vanilla with a chocolate nut coating) were both delicious. I enjoyed a popsicle while using one of the two free massage chairs. Our room was kind of small - somehow I booked one queen bed for three people, but since we only stayed one night and didn't need to fully unpack our two large suitcases (there wasn't room to do so), it didn't bother us too much. They do make you take off your shoes and lock them in a shoe locker, but we always remembered our keys when we went downstairs, so it wasn't a big deal, and I appreciated the added cleanliness it offered. They also make you clean your suitcase wheels through water. When we checked out, we were able to leave our bags, no extra cost, as long as we picked up the same day. I actually found the ryokan to be MUCH less expensive than the other places where we stayed in Japan, especially when you include all the free amenities. A cold plunge in the states would run $20 itself, and the breakfast would've been at least $80 including tip/tax where I live in California.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 December 2024
Sh
TaiwanSuch a perfect stay with friendly and cozy atmosphere. The service and the hot spring is SUPER AWESOME! Highly recommend and definitely a must-have stay in Osaka
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 6 December 2024
Yulin
NetherlandsThe trash is only collected within a certain time in the morning but it's not a big problem.
The hotel is very clean and provides lots of facilities you can use without a fee. The hot spring is great and we like the snacks and ramen from the hotel.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 5 December 2024
Mindy
SingaporeLocated at nearby Yodoyabashi mrt .quiet place .
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 5 December 2024
Lai
United StatesThe room is relatively smaller in size but overall is great! We will come back next time. Cheers 😉
Excellent breakfast with good selections. Friendly staff who work diligently to provide guests with great service. Location is quiet from a busy Osaka downtown.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 3 December 2024
Joelle
United KingdomCould have done with another pillow each.
Lovely chilled vibe. Had an onsen and they provided coverings if you have tattoos. Lovely additions such as pro-biotics in the mornings and ice cream in the evening. They had a noodle bar at night which we didn’t make it to. Walking distance from metro
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 December 2024
Nivi
United StatesI wish the amenities were available to those with tattoos - since there were mostly foreigners staying here it seems odd to not accommodate.
Pretty nice hotel, walkable to good spots. Convenient to leave your bags at before/after
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 29 November 2024
Teresa
AustraliaLocation wise it’s a bit out of the main tourist areas but close enough to metro station & only a couple stops away from Shinsaibashisuji. Also our sink wasn’t working well pretty much from day 1 but due to short stay we don’t bother asking them to fix it. Also be mindful room cleaning is extra cost but they give you free towels everyday & does empty your bin.
Free onsen, very comfortable & lots of freebies such as ice cream, all you can eat ramen & breakfast (paid) is amazing!! Super friendly staff and love the fact the whole place does not allow you to wear shoes inside so feel super clean.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2024
Zhu
MalaysiaOnsen was great, the hotel is near Yodoyabashi Station (Osaka Metro & Keihan Railway) which makes it easy to take the Osaka Metro & also Keihan Railway direct to Kyoto from Yodoyabashi.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 27 November 2024
Nadira
Francethe pillow and mattress did not look very clean and had signifiant yellow stains which we could see through our sheet and pillows cases (transparency). It would be nice to make sure that those are more clean
- location was good, quiet but not boring, easily accessible from the train station and for Uber. A Lawson is on the ground floor of the building, very convenient - employees were very nice and helpful - onsen, really nice - as always with this chain of hotels, good equipment and amenities : welcome treats, evening ramen, massage chairs, free ice creams, yakult
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 26 November 2024
Monique
United StatesThe room is a bit small but it was sufficient for our needs.
The hotel is tastefully done, the staff very kind, and the room very peaceful and comfortable. We also really enjoyed the onsen.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 24 November 2024
Amanda
AustraliaThe pillows were rock hard. But everything else was great
Loved the public bath and the quiet location
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2024
Valentina
SwitzerlandLocation very nice and all the necessary comforts. Very kind and helpful staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Xinyi
Chinaexcellent,like the style and food. Comfy
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 November 2024
Steve
United KingdomAt busy times you might find yourself waiting for the lift/elevator for a while which can be annoying
Friendly and helpful staff that help ship our bags to the next hotel Good space to hang clothes if staying for multiple days
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 November 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe room size was challenging with two small to medium size suitcases. Its also a fairly basic room. We're a couple that travels pretty light so thats worth bearing in mind if your not light travellers. That said, overall i'd still give the hotel a 9.
We spent 4 nights here and the rooms are pretty compact which makes it challengjng for that timescale with baggauge. The hotel is pretty well located, its quiet and close to some good coffee shops. The Onsen was good with complementary snacks and drinks in the lounge area. We used their complementary laundry machine too which was helpful. Ramen at 9.30pm was a nice touch which we used once. Coffee and wifi good too. We didnt use breakfast, youre in Osaka baby!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 16 November 2024
Francesca
United KingdomNothing
One of the best inns I ever been. Very clean and the staff was very kind. The room had everything we needed and it was very beautiful. The facilities are great including the baths. The massage chairs are incredible, give it a try if you go. I really appreciated the free goodies like the ice pops and the noodles. The breakfast was amazing!! Perfect place to relax after or before the chaos of the city centre.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2024
Rebecca
AustraliaDouble Bed against the wall made moving around the room tricky.
Bathhouse facilities are incredible. Ramen at night very tasty. Staff very helpful.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 14 November 2024
Maranell
United StatesPutting trash and towels out in the hall..
The onsen was wonderful.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 14 November 2024
Carolina
SwitzerlandEverything was great!
The hotel is located in a great location near metro. At the entrance everyone is requested to remove the shoes and store them in a locker. The personnel was very helpful and kind. The breakfast was one of the best I've had while traveling.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 14 November 2024
Tricia
AustraliaThe only downside was our windows looked into a nearby office building so we had to have the shoji screens closed for privacy.
Nice little touches (a treat in the fridge on arrival, popsicles after the onsen and late night ramen if you need it) and a beautiful onsen lift this hotel above the norm. Breakfast is delicious, varied and plentiful. Our room was spacious and painted in a vibrant citrus lemony-lime, which we loved. Plenty of space in the entry alcove for hanging clothes and bag storage.
Stayed in November 2024
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