Apartment Hotel 11 Dotonbori 8

I was very happy with the room, and I’d strongly recommend it if you’re considering a stay. The best part was how spacious it felt. There was enough room for two 24-inch suitcases, though we folded them up. There were charging ports near the head of the bed, so we didn’t really need travel adapters since we only charged our phones and power banks. We weren’t given extra towels, which had worried me a little, but the bathroom had a good drying setup. We washed and dried things quickly, and it came in handy when our clothes got wet in the rain. You could adjust the airflow too. The hairdryer was provided, and I personally liked how the storage spaces were divided up. We used the room much like home, even leaving our toothbrushes in place. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were all there; the hot water was strong and the air conditioner worked great. We hardly cooked, so we barely used the dishes. The kitchen seemed to have just the basics, and I’m not sure, but I don’t think there was a pair of scissors or anything like that. There are quite a few convenience stores nearby. There are two on the way to Dotonbori, more along the main road, and there’s a supermarket close by too. It’s handy if you want to pick up food to eat back at the room. The subway didn’t feel far to me, though it could seem like a walk if you’re busy or don’t want to walk much. We mostly used Nipponbashi Station, which I think took around 10-15 minutes on foot. The area gets quite dark in the evening and at night, so take care. There were still people about, and quite a few tourists seemed to be staying nearby, but it’s worth being cautious. I think you can put rubbish in the storage room by the entrance. Sometimes the shared entrance and room codes are sent at check-in time, depending on the booking. We didn’t realize this and had a hard time getting in since it was unmanned. When we contacted them, they explained it clearly, without a phone call. Overall, we were satisfied.

I was satisfied with the stay and had hardly anything to complain about. It was nice to have a private space where I could relax, even though the service wasn’t at the level of a hotel. I’d stay here again if I get the chance to visit Osaka.