Hotel Lucky

The room was spacious, and staying in a studio-style condo made meals cheaper since we could cook and heat things up. Dinnerware was available, and having laundry in the unit meant we didn't have to change floors, which was a plus. There were also several food places nearby, including a Filipino-owned buffet. The location felt a bit sketchy to me, though the subway was just behind the street where the hotel was, and the direct airport line was a few minutes' walk away. We nearly ran into a problem because they didn't reply early enough to tell us they don't really accommodate children. Since that was their fault, they made a special arrangement.

It's a reasonable price, and the rooms are single occupancy only. The beds are low to the ground, bathrooms are shared, and the front desk isn't open around the clock, just from 3 pm until evening. There are only a few showers on the bottom floor.

When I got to the hotel around 11:30 PM, check-in had already closed and they wouldn't let me in. I’d come from Tokyo to Osaka that evening: my flight landed around 8:30 PM, then the train took about an hour and a half. I was left with nowhere to stay and spent the night outside in the cold. The hotel gave no advance warning, flexibility, help, or alternative arrangements. It was a very stressful, difficult experience and showed a serious lack of care for guests. I strongly don’t recommend staying here.

Tsutenkaku is just a stone’s throw away, and there are several train stations nearby without a long walk. The room is spacious and has everything you need. Great price and a perfect Osaka location. We’ll definitely come back.