Name: Karaksa Hotel Osaka Namba
Address: Chuo-ku Nishishinsaibashi 2-9-13, Osaka, Japan, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, JP
Price range: $67–$326 per night
Rating: 8.83

What guests think

At Karaksa Hotel Osaka Namba, travelers consistently praise the central, walkable location near Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, the friendly multilingual staff, and thoughtful perks like 24/7 complimentary drinks, snacks, and amenities that make stays easy, especially for families.

Rooms are generally clean and functional, with handy connecting options and separate toilet-and-shower layouts. Common drawbacks include compact room sizes, fixed or frosted windows with limited storage, and frequent reports of weak air conditioning, humidity, or musty odors. Breakfast draws many positive comments for value and variety, though some guests found it average or not suited to Western tastes. Expect a practical base with warm service and useful freebies.

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Facilities

24/7 free drinks, snacks, and an amenity bar are frequently praised, and the lobby area is handy for relaxing. Laundry facilities are limited (few machines and weak dryers), and seating can be restricted during breakfast hours.

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10

patrick

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

More washing machines.

10

Soohan

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

객실이 깨끗하고 무엇보다도 화장실이랑 샤워실이 분리되어 있어 좋습니다. 1층에 다양한 음료가 있고 혹시나 어메니티를 안 들고 왔으면 무료로 사용할 수 있어 좋습니다.

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christie

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not the best ambiance but the hotel is super practical. You can quickly get to Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi but avoids the crowds. Great dining options right next to hotel. I loved the coffee and soda machines in the lobby. The A/C is not the best and don't provide smart TVs.

10

Patrick

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel that is close to all the night excitement but not so close you have to wear earplugs or sleep mask and importantly a short distance to transportation/metro. We opted not for breakfast as we leave very early to travel to places near Osaka and there are too many choices at the train station. The room we had was a decent size that was very comfortable. Wifi was ok and laundry was so-so as there were only 2 machines and one was broken. It was very competitive to do a load. Air conditioning was fine and also water pressure. The staff were all nice and helpful especially arranging for luggage transportation. The had drinks available for free at the lobby and snacks (package biscuits, saugages, red bean candy etc - nothing fancy).

10

Kam Hing

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

24 hour free drink & ice cream. Free snack. 2 washing basins. Weighing scale to ensure luggage weight meets airline requirements.

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Qiu Wen

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The cafeteria area is amazing that gives families a place to relax after a tiring day

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Maria Rosita

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

They offered free snacks, coffee and other drinks and ice cream which was great, my kids loved them and their breakfast was good and priced right. The location is good close to restaurants and shops.

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Susan

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was paramount for sightseeing, shopping and there is a plethora of dining options. We liked the condition of the room and property. The beds weren't comfortable for us. We did not like that the windows were covered in a frosted glass and couldn't see through them to the outside. While we appreciated the availability of complementary beverages, it would be nice if there was a seating area to enjoy them. We were not permitted to sit in the lobby in the mornings unless we purchased breakfast. After looking at the breakfast offerings and the cost, we chose to eat elsewhere. If you have trouble with the air-conditioning unit in your room, do not hesitate to contact the front desk. They were helpful in that regard.

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Hanh

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Second time we stayed here. Location is great. The 24hr free drinks is a bonus that I wish all hotels offer.

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MARIHO

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

スタップさん優しく、とても清潔でウェルカムお菓子とドリンクに子どもたちも大喜びでした。朝のバイキングも美味しかった。子供用のお皿やコップなども置いてくれていて子どもも嬉しそうでした。駐車場の提携先があって、駐車後から24時間安めで止められたので、翌日も周辺観光を、安心して楽しめました！

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Cleanliness

Most guests describe rooms and public areas as very clean, but several report issues such as mildew or musty smells, dust or hair left after cleaning, and occasional housekeeping misses.

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Christine

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room.

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Jane

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was very helpful, amenities were good, clean and relatively spacious hotel room, liked that there was no carpet flooring in the hotel room, and that the washroom was spacious. Toilet was separate from the shower room which I liked.

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Da Hea

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room had mildew near the windows and in cracks, perhaps start of mold. I asked for it to be cleaned and they said they would remove it the next day but wasn’t cleaned until the second last day of our stay. Staff was friendly.

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Haiyue

May 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff and service were excellent! They were super respectful and patient to foreigners. However, the cleanliness of the room wasn’t great. I found hair sticked on the wall of the shower room, which was quite noticeable, and it was there all the time for our stay. Also, there was one dirty sock near the sofa, which was quite noticeable too, it was such a surprise for the stay. What’s more, the floor under the bed was covered in dust, seems to be neglected from cleaning for a long while.

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EUNJIN

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

clean room, staffs, amenities, breakfasts, all things!

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marvin

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, great staff and close to dontonburi

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Justine

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was spotless. Staff friendly and helpful. Great amenities and free snacks and drinks

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Janice

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Loud group that took all the amenities. Room received had a e cig under the bed and we turned into front desk. Room was cleaned poorly and seemed rushed

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Donggyun

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleaning was worst of worst.

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ghislaine

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel proche de la gare, lits et oreillers confortables. Personnel très professionnel. La chambre etait sale à notre arrivée, cheveux au sol et dans la douche, poussière au sol et une boite "d'équipements de sécurité" sous le lit, recouverte de poussière. Ventilation très bruyante. Buffet varié en produits japonais mais produits occidentaux mediocres, fruits "frais" pas très frais, yaourt acide, pain blanc bas de gamme, oeufs brouillés sucrés. Et le pire pour la fin : AUCUNE VUE SUR L'EXTÉRIEUR !! 2 petites fenêtres verrouillées, recouvertes d'un film opaque donnant sans doute sur un mur. On se sent comme dans une boite. En résumé, hotel tres décevant.

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Rooms

Rooms are functional with separate toilet and shower and popular connecting layouts, but sizes often feel small and storage is limited; some units have fixed or frosted windows. Multiple reviews report weak A/C, humidity, and occasional musty odors.

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Kyle L

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a room with three twin beds. The accommodations were tight but very well laid out and appointed with an excellent shower with rainfall faucet option. Staff were extremely helpful and understanding. Air conditioning worked, but like many Japanese hotels it will not let you freeze out the room (not a surprise, but an observation). The television was medium sized and had a decent selection of channels. Everything was exceptionally clean. If I had to give one negative, it would be that the washing machines on the 2F did not fully dry clothing but this may have been operator error on my part. Aside from the great staff, where Karaksa really shines is its location in relation to Dotonbori and Shinsaibashisuji. Each night you can walk out of this great hotel and within 3 mins be walking amongst the bustle of the canals. Would definitely stay here again if I ever found myself in Osaka again.

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Esther

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Really good location close to dotonbori. Hotel is modern, we didn't have much of a window so had no natural light which was a shame. The bed is actually too big, it would be better if the bed was smaller giving you more room. It is very basic and it was our most expensive stay in Japan but the overall experience didn't reflect what we paid. It wasn't as clean as other hotels we stayed. Bed was comfortable but you only get given one tiny sized pillow. For a giant superking bed you would expect bigger pillows or at least more than one. Felt very budget. Good amenities and nice free drinks and snacks. Staff were helpful and friendly.

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Kathy

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice room. No bathtub. Very small room. Great location. Not a luxury hotel but it's a great place to stay.

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Yugo

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Smells bad from air conditioner. No bath tub

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Yin Ming

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was stuffy. Air-conditioning seemed to have some issues.

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Sushmita

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Small rooms; no chairs to sit in our room. Nice to have adjoining room for kids but rooms overall small

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christie

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not the best ambiance but the hotel is super practical. You can quickly get to Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi but avoids the crowds. Great dining options right next to hotel. I loved the coffee and soda machines in the lobby. The A/C is not the best and don't provide smart TVs.

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Susan

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fantastic location and nice bathroom setup with the toilet and a tiny sink separate from the huge shower with a full-size sink. Free 24-hr beverages, snacks in the afternoon, and a large area to sit in the lobby outside of breakfast time was also very nice after a long day of walking. Rooms are not large by Western standards but larger than our Tokyo (also 3-star but we had 2 rooms) or Kyoto (4-star) hotel rooms. We were a family of 3 in a triple with carry-on sized luggage and we made it work. However, I'd like to recommend some hooks be installed throughout, as well as a luggage stand. We used the top of the fridge, half the table, and one of the stools. I can't imagine what full-size luggage folks would do.

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mark martin

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

room is clean. but airconditioning smells and temp is centrally controlled by the office

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ghislaine

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel proche de la gare, lits et oreillers confortables. Personnel très professionnel. La chambre etait sale à notre arrivée, cheveux au sol et dans la douche, poussière au sol et une boite "d'équipements de sécurité" sous le lit, recouverte de poussière. Ventilation très bruyante. Buffet varié en produits japonais mais produits occidentaux mediocres, fruits "frais" pas très frais, yaourt acide, pain blanc bas de gamme, oeufs brouillés sucrés. Et le pire pour la fin : AUCUNE VUE SUR L'EXTÉRIEUR !! 2 petites fenêtres verrouillées, recouvertes d'un film opaque donnant sans doute sur un mur. On se sent comme dans une boite. En résumé, hotel tres décevant.

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Service

Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly, multilingual, and proactive with luggage help and problem-solving; check-in/out is smooth. A few reviews note lapses such as unaccommodated early check-ins or isolated rudeness.

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Clinton

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Terrific staff, helpful and all processes were very quick, nice breakfast selection and a great location - would like to come back

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Ruby Jo

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was completely impressed with TODO’s professionalism and customer service. I would definitely stay here again. The kids especially liked the 24 hour drink service. The hotel was nice and clean and close to everything.

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Bianca

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located, but staff were not accommodating with early check in process.

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Melissa

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were absolutely wonderful

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Dean

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location. Comfortable rooms (we were two adults and two kids (14 and 19) and we got the adjoining rooms which was a great choice. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Drinks available for free essentially 24x7. Breakfast is good value. Close to walk to Dotonbori and surrounds. Recommend highly. Staff service was excellent from check in to check out and beyond.

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Khai

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was in the middle of everything& the facilities was excellent. Staff was nice and friendly. My daughter left her AirPods behind and they returned it. Highly recommended

10

Maryam

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms, very friendly staff, smooth check-in and check out and great location.

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Rolen

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything about the hotel is excellent. The staff is very efficient and quick to help. I will stay there again on my next visit.

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Bentley

May 11, 2023

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The staff went above and beyond at every opportunity. I would like to praise front desk members Lee and Sato. Lee was extraordinarily helpful when I needed assistance. She called the local train station and did everything in her power to help me. Sato was extremely patient with a guest who was struggling to understand and showed professionalism to the max. Would recommend a stay here.

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JUNHWAN

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was great hospitality from Karaksa. Especially appreciate to Ms. Ko(can not remember full name). I have lost my passport that urgently book here where close to Korean Consultancy. Ms. Ko checked the information what I have to prepare and let me know with fluent english. Also the room condition was very nice to me.

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Location

Exceptionally central for Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi and Namba yet often quiet on a side street, with shops and eateries steps away. Access to metro/train is walkable, though a few found stations around 10–15 minutes when carrying luggage.

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Andrew

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Nice hotel, excellent location right near the heart of Shinsaibashi.

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Warren

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Situated in the heart of Dotonbori but you wouldnt know when in the hotel as it was nice and quiet. Excellent room and all facilities, and wonderful friendly staff.

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Louise

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property in great location. Walking distance to Amerikamura and Dontonbori but far enough away to be quiet. Convenient location to Namba station if planning a day trip to Nara. We had adjoining rooms which were perfect for 2 adults + 2 teenagers. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, and the free amenities and drinks machines were much appreciated and used.

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Mark Andrew

Feb 10, 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location. Very close to Dotonbori. Free coffee and pop throughout the day. Pyjamas provided too.

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Emine

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Sehr zentral und dennoch ruhig. Man kann sich 24 Stunden Getränke (warme Getränke, Softdrinks, Wasser) im Erdgeschoss holen und außerhalb der Frühstückszeiten auch in dem Bereich sitzen und essen/trinken. U-Bahn, Dotonbori, Amerikamura und unzählige Einkaufsmöglichkeiten fußläufig erreichbar.

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beverly

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and friendly staff. Great price too

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Patrick

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel that is close to all the night excitement but not so close you have to wear earplugs or sleep mask and importantly a short distance to transportation/metro. We opted not for breakfast as we leave very early to travel to places near Osaka and there are too many choices at the train station. The room we had was a decent size that was very comfortable. Wifi was ok and laundry was so-so as there were only 2 machines and one was broken. It was very competitive to do a load. Air conditioning was fine and also water pressure. The staff were all nice and helpful especially arranging for luggage transportation. The had drinks available for free at the lobby and snacks (package biscuits, saugages, red bean candy etc - nothing fancy).

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David

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is within a 5 min walk to dotombori gilco man sign. There is a family mart 1/2 block away in case u need anything. There are also restaurants all around the hotel in case you want some late night eats. The rooms are also considerably larger than the typical hotel in that area. Highly recommended for its convenience.

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Oskar

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right next to the Dotonbori, very simple hotel but super affordable and good price.

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Anh

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed here as a family of 4 in a connecting room. We loved the hotel as it was spacious, clean, and staff were friendly and helpful. We did not have breakfast but enjoyed the drink/snack station with communal rest area. Hotel is in a great location! Close enough to Dontonburi and Shinsaibashi shopping street but yet quiet with great eateries nearby. We would stay again.

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly praised for range, value and quality, though a minority found it average or not well-suited to Western tastes. The lobby’s free drinks and snacks are a popular extra.

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Tina

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The rooms were large, and the property was clean. The staff was great. The 24-hour drinks (matcha latte all day) were fantastic. However, I would not recommend the breakfast buffet.

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Ronaldo

Jan 31, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

O quarto era muito pequeno, limpeza razoável, mas o pior de tudo foi o café da manhã comida péssima e o cheiro de gordura terrível no ambiente.

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Yesenia

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast buffet was ok. It was not my taste but there was nothing wrong with it.

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Arjoseph

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast Great. Staff friendly

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Veronique

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay. Location is excellent very easy to get around walking or via transit. Staff is very welcoming and efficient. Room was clean and cleaning service daily with clean towels was appreciated. Breakfast was fine with a large selection and decent coffee. Overall we were quite pleased with our stay.

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Thuy

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We love staying here. Breakfast is a must! Staff are wonderful!

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Jason

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel and great location. Breakfast is very decent and free drinks and snacks during the day.

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Warren

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

super close to namba or shinsaibashi stations, endless restaurants and shopping at dotonbori. Excellent breakfast buffet and adjoining rooms. 11 out of 10.

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DENISE

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The service from staff, the breakfast buffet was convenient and location was great.

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Susan

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was wonderful and the breakfast was amazing!

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Month	Average price
January	$117
February	$117
March	$132
April	$155
May	$152
June	$127
July	$123
August	$107
September	$166
October	$204
November	$166
December	$141

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $110	2 $230	3 $326
4 $144	5 $116	6 $116	7 $130	8 $146	9 $202	10 $244
11 $185	12 $126	13 $122	14 $120	15 $138	16 $181	17 $217
18 $138	19 $137	20 $133	21 $141	22 $148	23 $164	24 $202
25 $141	26 $141	27 $141	28 $141	29 $160	30 $213	31 $240

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Room #238104012

Room #238104026

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $167
20	21	22 $83	23 $67	24 $122	25 $133	26 $184
27 $82	28 $112	29 $197	30 $75