What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately JPY 1800 for adults and JPY 900 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated areas. Specific features such as step-free entrances and accessible public areas are not detailed.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the heart of Osaka, just steps from Dotonbori and a 1-minute drive from Orix Theater. It is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Tsutenkaku Tower and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kyocera Dome Osaka.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Dotonbori Hotel in Osaka

Average nightly price at Dotonbori Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$94
February	$102
March	$99
April	$105
May	$101
June	$75
July	$76
August	$76
September	$110
October	$110
November	$108
December	$102

What guests think

Across many reviews of Dotonbori Hotel, travellers highlight the superb central location steps from Dotonbori and Namba, the unusually generous free lobby perks (drinks, alcohol, ice cream, cup noodles, events), and consistently friendly, accommodating staff.

Rooms are compact with very small prefab bathrooms and some awkward layouts (e.g., pillars), firm bedding, and thin walls for a few; Wi-Fi reliability varies, and amenities like kettles or desks are sometimes absent. While many find spaces clean, others report dated fittings, lingering odors or humidity, and occasional housekeeping misses (mold, stains), and a few noted renovation works causing noise or smells. Suited to short stays focused on exploring Osaka rather than spending time in the room.

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Facilities

Standout lobby amenities include free soft drinks, beer/sake/highballs, ice cream, and nightly cup noodles during set hours, plus massage chairs; cultural activities, laundry, and occasional free bike or pocket Wi-Fi rentals are offered. The lobby can get busy, and intermittent renovations or older fittings were noted.

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Amy

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Helpful staff, nice touch that they offered free drinks, ice cream, noodle soup in the lobby between certain hours daily and seem to have programming for special events daily as well.Loved the massage chairs too! Small rooms but very clean. Hotel was quiet and very close to the exciting area of Dotonbori with all the shops and restaurants. Comfy beds too.

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Jason

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Free drinks every day from 3-9pm including Asahi on tap

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Qingyuan

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel provides free soda, beer, sake, tea, ice cream, and ramen!

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Glenda

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The room was very small there was a huge pole in the middle of the room which made it hard to work around but the bed was very firm which is what I like. The bathroom is smaller than a cruise ship bathroom which gave me motion sickness every time I entered the bathroom. The staff was super friendly and helpful I really enjoyed the free drinks and ramen bar they had. This hotel is in the perfect location it is a minute walk to dotonbori and less than a three minute walk to the Namba train station. I enjoyed the different themed entertainment each night. This was an amazing vacation I will definitely be back

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Juane

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location of the hotel was excellent for moving around on the city, excellent service by the staff, they helped us with everything. The hotel have many amenities, including instant ramen every night!

10

michael

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceptional service, well mannered caring reception. Great location. The hotel also offered free drinks, ice cream, noodles and amenities which were great especially given that the rates were not expensive.

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Maria

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Small room but near all the Dotonbori action! Free drinks but Coke machine only worked one day then was out for rest of stay☹️ Lots of free amenities in lobby such as toothbrushes with paste, brushes, razors, and face masks. Sleeping gowns and slippers in room and massage chairs in lobby were a plus! Kimono dress up day was fun for daughter too!

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Janet

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is fantastic. In a perfect area, literally walkable to all the cool sights in Dotonbori, it's a very busy & bustling area, so much to see and do. The hotel was clean, rooms were a decent size, we were able to get laundry done. Plus, every day in the lobby from 3-5 they offer free ice cream, free coffee, juice and free booze!! Excellent place!

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Alice

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff was very helpful and the amenities in the lobby were great (massage chairs, skincare products, beverages, etc.). The room itself was very small (as expected for a Japanese economy room) but my big suitcase fit and it had all of the amenities of a standard/bigger room. The location is excellent. Short walk from attractions and subway lines.

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Phil

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great value hotel in a convenient location, close to everything in Dotonbori. Comfortable well-maintained rooms, great service, lovely breakfast, and free drinks and ice cream every night. Would definitely stay here again!

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms and public areas, but feedback is mixed. Recurring negatives include musty or bathroom odors, mold or stains, and occasional housekeeping misses.

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youngman

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

위치적으로는 좋아요.침구류는 좀 지저분했어요 화장실도 냄새도 나고 생각보다 객실이 작아요.청결하지는않아요. 좋은점은 주류 생맥주 음료 라면 아이스크림이 무제한 제공인게 아주좋아요. 조식이 맛있어요 다양한 음식이 준비되어 있어서 맛있었어요.

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MAJID

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel itself was below average in terms of cleanness and staff. Although they offer free ice cream, soft and limited spirits, but never used it in our case as we’ve been out almost all the day. The hotel is crowded and crazy busy. But the location is perfect for visiting canal and around.

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Pui Shun

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

My room was super dirty with mold in the toilet and shower area. There was odd smelling like poop. I have asked to exchange any room. The front desk staff can only arrange the room next to the laundry room which is very noisy, so i refused. Then they can't arrange another room for me. I need to stay there for 4 nights, then I was sick for two weeks after stayed there for 4 days. Please stay away from this hotel unless you don't care to stay in a dirty or sick places.

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Gamid

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location. Everything is clean and tidy. If you are on the larger side, don't be surprised by the room size (which is normal).

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Angela Young Mee Pak

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very friendly staff, clean. I didn’t need housekeeping in my room, so they left clean towels every day in a bag, hanging on my doorknob. The only downside was that the block the hotel is in is a bit dirty, but that’s out of the control of the hotel. Bed and pillows are on the hard side. Everything else is wonderful! Room was larger than what I expected in Japan.

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Jessie

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of the hotel is great, so is the breakfast. But the air circulation is bad; there is a musty smell throughout and the carpets are quite dirty.

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CARLOS

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

O quarto estava limpo e o banheiro também. Mas achei muito pequeno.

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Shelsea

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanliness is absolutely the worst I’ve ever experienced . Hairs all over the sink and bath tub. Even found multiple hairs in the bed .

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Bat-erdene

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is very good. However, many things about the hotel during our stay wasn’t up to standards. We found mold growing near the ac, when we notified the front desk they had the technician come and wipe it but nothing else was done. Later that day we found a roach running around on the floor. The front desk was kind to move us to a different larger room after being notified of the roach. Overall experience left much to be desired.

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Chieko

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

客室清掃がイマイチ。フロントの対応も今一つかな？客室にポット欲しい。

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Rooms

Rooms are small with very compact prefab bathrooms; some have awkward layouts (e.g., large pillars) and firm beds, and walls can be thin. Wi-Fi can be unreliable in some rooms, and basics like a kettle or desk are sometimes missing.

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Harry

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The Wi-Fi in the lobby is secured, but the room is not secured and can’t connect. Good that the hotel gave me a hotspot to use. The lobby always full of people sitting there to get internet. Good free drinks and beer from 3 pm to 9 pm. Free ramen only 8:30 to 9 pm but no hot water. The room and the bathroom are small, especially my room had a pole in it that makes the room extra small. The hotel needs some upgrade.

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Shigeru

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

場所も便利だし、スタッフや無料ドリンクサービスなども良い。が、部屋とユニットバスが狭いのが残念。部屋はほとんどベッドしかなく、椅子もテーブルもなく、仕事はできない。

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Natalie

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was right in the heart of Dotonbori as expected and easily walkable to surrounding neighbourhoods. Public transport and plenty of food options everywhere. Staff were lovely at check in and we were provided with amenities and free daily extras such as drinks and icecream which was a nice touch! Wifi was average and kept disconnecting which was annoying particularly as getting back on was temperamental. The walls were extremely thin and therefore heard everything your neighbours said and did.

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Ka Yan

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall a comfortable stay in an excellent location with easy access to Osaka’s core shopping districts. The room was small—reasonable by Japanese standards—but might feel tight for larger guests (e.g., someone around 6’2”). The combined toilet and bathroom could develop an odor by the third night. On the plus side, the unlimited supply of amenities and drinks was truly unbeatable.

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Jaden

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel. The only gripe I have is my specific room was at the end and had a massive pillar that took up a ton of space. VERY close to dotonbori and convenient. Loved my stay in Osaka with the hotel being so close

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Laurence

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel idéalement situé à 2 pas de Dotonbori. Propre, personnel accueillant. Seul bémol chambre pour 3 petite avec une énorme colonne au milieu de la pièce. En dehors de ça je le conseille

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Glenda

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The room was very small there was a huge pole in the middle of the room which made it hard to work around but the bed was very firm which is what I like. The bathroom is smaller than a cruise ship bathroom which gave me motion sickness every time I entered the bathroom. The staff was super friendly and helpful I really enjoyed the free drinks and ramen bar they had. This hotel is in the perfect location it is a minute walk to dotonbori and less than a three minute walk to the Namba train station. I enjoyed the different themed entertainment each night. This was an amazing vacation I will definitely be back

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Catherine

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is good but the room is small.

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Kumar

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Convenient location. Reasonably clean. Nice amenities with drinks, ice cream, massage chair. Breakfast was excellent. My kids and I both enjoyed it - lots of variety and good quality food. The room was extremely small. We paid for a 3 bed room, and the beds were so close they were touching. I understand rooms in Japan are small, but this left no room to exit the bed, store suitcases, or move freely. We were stepping over each other the entire time. The bathroom was so small I had to sit sideways on the toilet. AC worked well which was a bonus.

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Khanh

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

1 minute walk to Dotonbori, the room is very small, especially the restroom, it will not fit for a person with 6' tall. I am only 5'8, wt. 160lb and barely fit the restroom and my head almost touched the ceiling. There is no room to move around in the restroom. The train station is very close by.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with English support, proactive luggage help, quick room changes when issues arise, and engaging hosted activities. A few guests mentioned slow or impolite interactions.

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Nicholas

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were incredible! They were able to speak English which was very helpful for tourists who aren’t fluent in the Japanese language. The free ice cream, ramen, and drinks in the lobby were a great addition!

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Rosalinda

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Perfect staff that goes beyond expectations , perfect location, everything you need is within 15 minutes walking distance , room service is phenomenal. You will not be disappointed

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JOANNE MARIE FLORES

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent customer service. Front desk staff are very kind and always ready to be of assistance . My appreciation to Ms. Uka who assisted us upon check-in & gave us instructions on how to conveniently navigate around esp to the subway station. Housekeeping has been consistent in delivering fresh clean towels & bottled water daily. It's also great o cone back to the hotel with free cold drinks & ice cream especially on a hot day. The hotel may be old & outdated but the great smile & great service of the hotel staff is enough to let you know that you have chosen the right place.

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Jonathan

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at Dotonbori Hotel was excellent! The front staff were friendly and helpful with explaining the amenities they provided and with the check it process as well! The rooms fit our needs as we wanted to be close to Dotonbori where all the shops and food stands are. Overall, great hotel and I would recommend!

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Karen

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff here are superb!

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Mark

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff are very attentive and helpfull going above and beyond. This will be my go to place in Osaka

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Phyllis

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant staff. We arrived early and were able to check in and go to our room. The room was basic but very clean. Amenities were in the lobby as well as sake, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and ice cream during certain hours. Relaxing lobby with chairs and tables. I would stay at this hotel again. Near the tourist areas and right around the corner from the subway.

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Matthew

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

I'd have to say that this property was quite disappointing. There was a strange smell throughout the whole building, the bathroom was impractically small, the air-conditioning either did not work properly or was set to change to 28C after a set time, I'd have to wake up several times a night to change it back to cooling. One of the staff members spoke rudely to my children.. And the list goes on. I would never stay here again.

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Elizabeth

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Came early and left our bags until check in time. The staff kindly took our bags to our room before we returned unasked. That was very kind indeed

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Emil

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Bidet stopped working but staff were able to change our rooms quickly when they couldn't fix it. Excellent location in the middle of Dotonbori with some nice extra such as free drinks, cup noodles and massage chairs. Rooms are a bit dated but expected for the price paid.

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Location

Exceptionally central—steps to Dotonbori, Namba, and Shinsaibashi—with easy access to metro. The area is lively and can feel crowded or a bit dirty, though some rooms remain quiet inside.

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Michael

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a superb hotel in the Dotonbori district of Osaka. Less than 5 minute walk from the Ebisu bridge and the Shinsaibashi shopping walk. Also a short walk from Namba station which allows quick metro transit to anywhere in Osaka. We used the metro all the time and found this hotel very convenient! The breakfast was a treat to look forward to. Western and Japanese selections, including fresh salads. I would 100% stay at Dotonbori Hotel again next time I am in Osaka. In fact, we stayed there once before we stayed at Universal Studios Japan for a few days, then went back to Dotonbori Hotel after we finished USJ. Highly recommended.

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ANTONIO

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location. Walking distance to Shinsaibashi shopping area. Lots of restaurants around. Around 10 min walk to Namba station. Lawson and 7/11 is just steps away. Will stay again here if I come back in Osaka.

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Michael

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing location in dotonbori district just two blocks away from the famous Ebisu bridge. Staff was friendly. Buffet breakfast was fantastic with espresso machine, as well as a mix of western and Japanese dishes. I've stayed twice at this hotel and will stay again.

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Hector

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One short block away from Dotonbori. Unbeatable location. Nice and clean with free activities in the lobby for guests. Beds were a bit stiff, but everything else was excellent!

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albert

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the hotel is not bad. It’s located a block from all the tourist madness so the surrounding area isn’t the cleanest. We booked a standard room and it was tiny. Layout of the room and bathroom is horrible. It was very affordable so really can’t complain. Hotel staff was awesome! The complementary sodas, beer, drinks and ice cream is a plus.

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Jun

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel is organized in giving towels, bottled water to the guest. Location is very close by to attractions, restaurants and train station.

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Seng iok

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

距離難波站步行10分鐘，位置便利，食買方便

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Brandon

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was exactly what we needed, very convenient and within walking distance to all indoor and outdoor shopping centers. Train station is also very close by to and from the airport. Definitely going back again.

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dave

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

10 minute walk to Namba station, EXCELLENT location, right on Dotonbori. Rooms are pretty small (typical Japan standard) bathrooms even smaller but doable. Free ice cream, soda fountain and alcoholic drinks during select hours in lobby. The hotel is a bit dated, though they did renovate select rooms on property. The main draw is the location which cannot be beat. Would stay again!

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Rebecca

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Breakfast is fantastic. Always had an item or two new every day. Free alcohol in the afternoons was amazing. Free soda was amazing. Staff very nice. Hotel is in a very great location, and you can’t hear outside noise even though you are near busy Dotonburi.

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Dining

The breakfast buffet is widely praised for variety and quality, offering both Japanese and Western options. The lobby provides free drinks (including alcohol), ice cream, and nightly cup noodles at set times, though some noted limited hours or slow replenishment.

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Rafael

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the place is okay. breakfast is amazing and so are the staff! biggest concern is that its dated and sometimes it stinks. otherwise, a great place!

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Lorraine

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay at Dotonbori Osaka. It is a great location close to shopping and restaurants and subways. We really enjoyed the delicious breakfasts free coffee and beer and ice cream and noodles in the lobby. The room was plenty big and had all we needed .

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Michael

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a superb hotel in the Dotonbori district of Osaka. Less than 5 minute walk from the Ebisu bridge and the Shinsaibashi shopping walk. Also a short walk from Namba station which allows quick metro transit to anywhere in Osaka. We used the metro all the time and found this hotel very convenient! The breakfast was a treat to look forward to. Western and Japanese selections, including fresh salads. I would 100% stay at Dotonbori Hotel again next time I am in Osaka. In fact, we stayed there once before we stayed at Universal Studios Japan for a few days, then went back to Dotonbori Hotel after we finished USJ. Highly recommended.

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David

Mar 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We chose the Dotonburi Hotel because it was right in the thick of the action of the \'crazy\' area of Osaka, and in that sense it didn\'t disappoint. It is a basic hotel. The public areas are always busy with locals taking advantage of the free coffee and beer/sake in the lobby. The room is basic with a bathroom that is very small...a little like a \'head" in a boat. The beds were, however, very comfortable. Breakfast was poor. The whole place reminded me of a slightly down at heel Travelodge.

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Walter

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A short walk to the famed Dotonbori street. The hotel is currently remodeling the rooms; nice but not as luxurious as some other hotels. The complimentary drinks, ice cream, and ramen (during specific hours) are a nice added touch. The breakfast (additional charge) is better than the other hotels that we’ve stayed at in Japan so would recommend adding that since a lot of restaurants aren’t open before 10 am (kobinis aside).

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CHENG-WEI

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

如果早餐(壽司、烏龍麵、拉麵)能補快一點就更好了

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David

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel offered free drinks and ice cream in the afternoon and early evening. There were also 2 massage chairs in the lobby for hotel guests. The breakfast buffet included a wide variety of Japanese and western items and the menu changed daily.

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David

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Incredible breakfast buffet with so many options both Japanese and Western

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Phil

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great value hotel in a convenient location, close to everything in Dotonbori. Comfortable well-maintained rooms, great service, lovely breakfast, and free drinks and ice cream every night. Would definitely stay here again!

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Rebecca

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Breakfast is fantastic. Always had an item or two new every day. Free alcohol in the afternoons was amazing. Free soda was amazing. Staff very nice. Hotel is in a very great location, and you can’t hear outside noise even though you are near busy Dotonburi.

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4	5	6	7 $87	8 $107	9 $107	10 $161
11 $105	12 $98	13 $98	14 $115	15 $120	16 $144	17
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