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4.8⭐️ We stayed at the beginning of May and only realized on our fourth and final day that the hotel was new. If I translated the signs correctly, it opened in April. We’d booked over a month ahead. The location was great, about two blocks from shinsekai, the Osaka tower, and the metro. It’s one metro stop to dontonburi. The room stayed quiet once the door was shut, and everything was so clean. There were about 8 brand new cashless laundry machines spread over four floors. In the laundry room you could freely use a vacuum sealer for repacking clothes, irons, blow dryers, and extra outfits to wear to the wash room. There was a microwave, water, and ice there too. The vending machine and lounge area across the way had snacks and some arcade games. I believe there was one on 4 floors. There’s a golf simulator in the basement, though I didn’t try it. We kept saying we’d eat at the restaurant, but got back late and found it closed, so I can’t say what it’s like. The menu looked good, though. There’s no pool or gym. I can’t think of much negative to say, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in Osaka.

Opened circa Mar 2026. Nice hotel right beside Exit 1A at Ebisucho Metro Stop. There’s a Post Office, Lawson, and 7-11 nearby. Breakfast is a smaller version of the big traditional Japanese hotel spread. Good for a few days, but I wouldn’t have it every day. The Onsen is good, with a sauna, hot water pool, and cold dip.

The front desk team were so friendly and helpful, and breakfast had a tasty mix of fresh and cooked food. We spent 25 nights here and found the hotel spotless, thanks to the hard-working cleaning crew. It's also really well placed for sightseeing, with lots of stations nearby. I'd happily recommend it to anyone traveling.

For a new hotel, the rooms are really comfortable and the price is great. The staff could use a bit more training, but they'll get better with experience. That's a small issue, and I had a great stay.