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Hotel was in a great location just a couple minute walk from main hub of Dotonbori. Freebies in the lounge like drinks, noodles, and ice cream (though at limited times of the day) were great bonuses.
Room itself was fine but small. Biggest downside was tiny bathroom- almost unusable for someone over 6 feet with such a low ceiling and cramped space.
Overall though would stay here again, maybe looking at a larger sized room if available.
Brendan
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Yoshimura on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying and sharing your review. We're so glad to hear you liked to our location and some free srevices. We are sorry about room and bath size. We recived some comments about the bathtubs, so recently we have updated the bathtubs in some of our rooms. If you get a chance, please take advantage of our standard rooms. We look forward to see you again.
6/10 Okay
Tania
Travelled with family
23 Apr 2024
Liked: Amenities
Good for a night as far as location to transport station. I.e Universal Studios and close to street shopping. However, it was very very tight quarters. It felt as if I were sleeping in an RV. Bathroom small so if you’re anything over 5’9 you’re going to be uncomfortable in the space. I’m very sensitive to mold and my allergies were kicking up so it was uncomfortable to sleep. On top of the beds being very stiff. The staff was very friendly nonetheless. Older building so be gentle with it. I wouldn’t stay here again personally, but it is within budget for others.
Tania
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Dotonbori Hotel clerk : uka on 25 Apr 2024
Dear guest. thank your comment. we are so sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. Our hotel in central of the down town. all of the rooms are small. Thank you for understanding.Our hotel group(bridge hotel group) has three hotels in Osaka. Other hotels are newer and have slightly larger rooms than the Dotonbori Hotel. Next time you have a chance to come to Osaka, please use our other hotels. We look forward to your next visit.
6/10 Okay
Alex
Travelled with family
14 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was very small. Bathroom which included toilet and wash basin couldn't have been more than 1.5m x 1.7m. It was difficult to use.
On the positive; the staff were lovely and helpful. Amenities were ok.
Alex
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Dotonbori Hotel kauka on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you very much for choosing our hotel. We are glad to hear your opinion about our rooms. We look forward to your next visit.
When i come to Osaka I will always book here. This hotel really caters to their guest. English speaking friendly. Happy hour specials, unlimited tea and coffee. Free water bottles left in front of your room everyday. In heart of the city. What more could I have asked for.
Meilany
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 13 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are so gald you say ’What more could I have asked for.’:)At our hotel, we value helping our guests create lasting memories. We will continue to pursue services that please our customers. We look forward to your next visit.
Good hotel for what we needed. Just needed a place to sleep while we spent most of the day exploring Osaka. Very close to Dotonbori, tourist locations, and a ton of food. Overall a nice hotel. Smaller rooms, but enough for 2 people and our luggage.
Christian Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Front desk Tanimura on 11 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying our hotel and giving us nice comment ! We are glad if you enjyoed styaing our hotel. We look forward to see you again.
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.
David
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hada on 6 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying at our hotel and sharing a nice review!We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay:)Thank you for enjoying our free services and breakfast.We will effort to improve our services.We are looking forward to seeing you again.Thank you very much.
This is an amazing hotel. I would choose it again. The breakfast is good. As is the free beer and ice cream in the afternoons and free coffee and tea all day. The location is super convenient to the trains and the canal.
Amy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Dotonbori Hotel clerk : Hina on 26 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are happy you write you choose our hotel again.We hold seasonal event. For example, Cherry blossom event, Dolls festival event ect...We are looking forward to seeing you again:)
Amazing hotel and great location . Many amenities and great staff will stay here again in Osaka for sure
Steven
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Dotonbori Hotel clerk : Hina on 2 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are happy you write amazing hotel. We provide many services that you can enjoy our hotel staying.We have handmade maps that we tell you our recommended restaurants.Please free feel to ask us about Handmade map.We are looking forward seeing you again.
great hotel, but only catch is that me and my younger brother are 2 big buffed guys so we can barely fit together but overall, its a great hotel with great location to attractions
Valor
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Dotonbori Hotel clerk : Hina on 2 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are happy you enjoy our hotel location. We think our hotel good point is location. Bad point is all rooms are little bit small because our hotel is center of Dotonbori. The room may be a little small, but we will continue to do our best to make your trip in Japan even better with our service.
10/10 Excellent
Olivia
10 Feb 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is a bit on the dated side. Bathroom was really tiny. But the location is unbeatable! Right in the center of Dotonburi. The hotel offers free breakfast (which has the traditional Japanese breakfast items that include pastries & desserts) & snacks through out your stay from free coffee, alcohol, and even ice cream to even providing a midnight snack of instant ramen. I would stay here again. Great amenities offered by hotel.
“An excellent hotel for a short or transit stay; the place is very clean and quiet, with very good soundproofing and ventilation systems. Additionally, there are extra services such as complimentary alcohol and snacks available at certain times and message chairs etc .
Hui Li
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Dotonbori Hotel clerk : Hina on 2 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are happy you stay our hotel comfortable.We are looking forward to seeing you again.
The hotel was located at a convenient place for shopping and dinning. The hotel staff were excellent - they speak and understand English and accomodating. We understood the hotel is under construction and appreciate the hotel making the upgrade.
Agnes
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Front desk, Hamada on 8 Feb 2024
Thank you very much for staying at Dotonbori Hotel and taking the time to review our hotel. We appreciate your positive comment about our location and services. We now have newly rennovated rooms, so please stay with us again next time you travel to Osaka.
Located just minutes away from Nankai Nanba and JR Nanba stations, this hotel is a great place if you want get to the most touristic part of Osaka. It has many shops and restaurants around. The hotel itself is a bit old but very clean and the staff very friendly. You have ice cream and drinks for service on the afternoon and two bottles of water in your room.
Daniel Dante
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Front desk, Hamada on 28 Jan 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your positive comment about our location and services. We look forward to welcoming again in the future.
My family and I have stayed here multiple times and have always enjoyed it. The close location to Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi is amazing. All the additional amenities can't be beat in the area.
Jacee
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Front desk Tanimura on 20 Jan 2024
Thank you for giving us nice comment and high rate. We will continue to assist in making your hotel stay more comfortable and enjoyable in the future. We look forward to see you again.
Nice location with free snack in between 8.30pm to 9pm at the lobby also have massage chair. Am lucky to got a room near the laundry room and also have ice cude machine and hot and cold water machine.
Although the check in was 3pm and we able to leave the luggage with them and and we came back they just give us the key card as the luggage was already in the room
SIMON
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Frontdesk on 16 Dec 2023
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location, complimentary snacks in the lobby from 8:30 pm to 9 pm, and the added amenities such as the massage chair, ice cube machine, and hot/cold water dispenser. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another pleasant stay in the future!
Very close to Dotonbori Food street and Shinsaibashi shopping streer
Ashrafadillah
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel on 16 Dec 2023
Thank you! We're glad you liked our hotel's closeness to Dotonbori Food Street and Shinsaibashi Shopping Street. Hope you had a fantastic time exploring! Looking forward to hosting you again.
Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again.
4/10 Poor
Patrick
Travelled with family
8 Dec 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good location. Beds are not comfortable
The location is great, plenty of places to eat and party close to the hotel .
There was mold in the sink drain. The seals on the door were moldy and the shower was dirty. The beds are rock hard and the pillows are very hard also.
Patrick
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel on 16 Dec 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about our hotel's location and the nearby dining and entertainment options.We apologize for the issues you experienced with cleanliness and comfort. Your concerns about mold in the sink drain, door seals, and the shower, as well as the discomfort with the beds and pillows, are taken seriously. We assure you that we are addressing these issues promptly to ensure a more pleasant experience for our guests.Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. If you have any specific details or if there's anything else you'd like to share, please feel free to reach out to our hotel directly. We value your input and hope to have the opportunity to improve your impression of our hotel in the future.
6/10 Okay
Peggy
Travelled with family
1 Dec 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel front desk staffs are super helpful and friendly, made our stay so much easier.
Peggy
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 2 Dec 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are glad you said "Hotel front desk staffs are super helpful and friendly". We are looking forward seeing you again:)
8/10 Good
HOW CHAI
1 Dec 2023
HOW CHAI
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Jeffery
30 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Jeffery
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel on 16 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again.
Very affordable option for staying in a very lively part of Osaka
Keith E
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from D on 26 Nov 2023
Thank you very much for staying at Dotonbori Hotel and taking the time to write a review. We are glad that you liked our affordable pricing. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
6/10 Okay
Wendy
Travelled with family
21 Nov 2023
Hotel is convenient & close to Dotonbori & Shinsaibashi. We booked a triple room. Was given twin beds and a cot. Rooms & washroom were small compared to other Japan hotels.
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hamada on 26 Nov 2023
Thank you very much for your time to write a review. We are glad that you liked the location of our hotel. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
16 Nov 2023
Christopher
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel on 16 Dec 2023
Thank you for your review. We look forward to seeing you again.
The only good thing about this place is the location in relation to Dotonbori and the free drinks at night. Other than that, it is extremely loud (the people staying here in general were rowdy), dirty, and run down. The bidet in the women’s bathroom downstairs had smeared blood and poop on the nozzle and very likely caused my friend to get a UTI. There were so many nicer places nearby, I don’t understand the high ratings of this place.
Erika
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Front desk Ueda on 15 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the noise and sanitary conditions during your stay. If you are concerned about surrounding noise, please ask at the front desk as earplugs are available. We will share the cleaning status of the restroom with the cleaning staff and strive to improve it. Thank you again for your comment.
Stayed for 3nights. They have a Japanese cultural event in the afternoon. Free beer, coffee, and tea at the lounge. AC works great! Small bathroom. it was good to stay there. I would recommend it if you fit in the bathroom. 😊
Eun Sook
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Front Desk Ueda on 15 Nov 2023
Thank you for your review. Did you enjoy the event and free drink service? I would be happy if your trip to Osaka was more enjoyable. I look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are looking forward seeing you again.
8/10 Good
Libby
Travelled with group
19 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bathroom very small. Breakfast buffet very good. Room and plumbing needs refresh.
Libby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 19 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying our hotel and your review. Our hotel is the longest history in our hotel group so the facility is old. Thank you for understanding. We will do our best to check rooms that you can stay our hotel comfortable. And also we are glad you said breakfast buffet very good. We tell the breakfast staff it.We are looking forward seeing you again.
If you are a Westerner and need a middle of the road place to stay then I advise this hotel. You can't beat the price. If you are looking for something modern, fresh, advanced, this is not the place. I like it because of the location and the catering to westerners. The bathrooms are too small. (I'm 5'7" and I had to duck down to see my face.) Sweet girls at front desk, could not be any nicer. No tea pot.
wendy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 19 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your concrete review. Our hotel welcome the guests all over the world. So we provide services that make you feel the spirit of hospitality. We are happy you like our hotel location ect... . We are sorry inconvenience our hotel is the longest history in our hotel group. so the bathroom are small too. We are so happy you said ' Sweet girls at front desk, could not be any nicer.'.:) Hot kettle has 5th and 7th floor in the aundry room . We are sorry we forget to tell you where is the electric kettle.We are looking forward seeing you again.
10/10 Excellent
Monica
Travelled with family
14 Oct 2023
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location and service
Monica
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 19 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review. We are happy you realize our hotel good points. We are looking forward seeing you again.
8/10 Good
Jillian
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Convenient location, beer/ice cream was nice
Room was very small, bathroom had a step up to go in, felt like being in a holiday trailer. Also, had a bit of a pee smell to it.
The whole building seemed like a pre-fab/portable. Pillows/bed weren't great.
Would be fine for a younger crowd wanting to be close to the action, I guess this is my sign that I am indeed pushing 40
Jillian
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 19 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel adn your review. We are glad you realize our hotel good points. Our hotel is the longest history of our hotel group so the facility is old. We are sorry you felt inconvenience.Our hotel group has three hotels in Osaka. And one hotel is in Okinawa. We are looking forward seeing you again there.
Fun hotel to stay in and really close to rail and all the fun stuff in the area. this hotel is old but still has Osaka charm. Loved the relaxed community vibe this place had in the lobby during the free aneminities such as Ice cream , sake , beer and cold high balls.
angelo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 19 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review. We are glad you stay fun. We held Japanese culture experience on weekdays. Additionally, we also hold seasonal events. The most recent one is the winter solstice (it is said to be the day when the sun is reborn, and people take a yuzu bath to purify their bodies before attracting good luck). Our hotel holds many events where you can experience Japanese culture, so please come visit us again. We look forward to seeing you again.
Location is one block from dotonburi and eight minutes from Namba station. The room and hotel are old but well care for. Breakfast was good. Amenities were good and staff was very helpful
Rosemary
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 11 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are so glad to say you that. Thank you for complimenting me on the breakfast as well. I will also tell the breakfast staff about this nice review.We have three hotels in Osaka. If you have a chance to come Osaka ,please stay our hotel again. We are looking forward seeing you again.
Dontonbori Hotel was very clean and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful!
Patric
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel clerk : Hina on 7 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are so glad you said 'The staff were extremely friendly and helpful'. We made handmade maps around Osaka to tell you about recommended restaurants. Please feel free to ask us if you have a chance to stay our hotel again.We are looking forward seeing you again.
Even by Japanese standards, our room was incredibly small and the bathroom was even worse, size-wise and condition-wise. No desk, no chair, really pathetic. Quintessential, two star hotel. The lobby was nice, though.
Even though we had pre-paid for four nights, we left after two.
Clifford
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Ami on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you for leaving us your review.We deeply apologize about your inconvenience.Your review makes our services better. We will try our best to make our hotel's services better.Thank you so much.Best regards.
Staff is very friendly. Free pocket wifi. Free drinks and ice cream. Massage chair.
Kristel
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Amy on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying at our hotel.We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our hotel.If you have a chance to come to Osaka again, please visit us!We are looking forward to seeing you soon.Best regards.Dotonbori Hotel
The room was very comfortable. I enjoyed my stay there. It’s close to very good eating spots you can find and remarkable sites to see that are well known in the media like the Glico Man.
Kirk
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are so glad to feel you very comfortable.In addition to the services you know, our hotel has many other services. Free rent equipment ,room decoration for a fee. Please use these services if you have a chance to stay our hotel again. We are looking forward seeing you again.
This hotel is in an extremely central area to explore the Dotonburi area of Osaka and offers excellent amenities to guests. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Jamie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are glad that you felt comfortable.We have services. For example, free rental equipment(cellphone charger, pocket wi-fi), room decoration for a fee. Please use these services if you have a chance to stay our hotel again. We are looking forward seeing you again.
10/10 Excellent
Kamolnut
18 Aug 2023
Kamolnut
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review We are looking forward to treating you again
Overall a decent stay on a budget. The free beer and Ice cream is a nice touch. Dotonbori is a fun little area with tons of stuff and a large train station within walking distance. Be advised, these are definitly small Japanese style rooms with a tiny pod bathroom. My biggest complaint would be the AC. It would go down to 20c but then aitomatically default to 25c after a couple hours. I would then wake up sweating and have to constantly re set it. The hotel I stayed at after this one allowed their AC to stay at 18c. That was MUCH nicer for the same size room. Summer is HOT there!
David
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.Our hotel is center of Dotonbori. So rooms are little bit small. We regret that we were unable to guide you on how to use the air conditioner. We are sorry you felt inconvenient about air conditioning. We will do our best to make improvements such as placing information about the air conditioner in the room so that you can use it comfortably.
Nice area and very friendly staffs. Free ice cream and beer from 3 pm. to 9 pm. is wonderful.
Chantarat
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 25 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We are so glad you said 'Nice area and very friendly staffs.' We are looking forward seeing you again.
10/10 Excellent
Melinda
20 Jul 2023
Melinda
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review. looking forward to seeing you coming again.
Very close to the action of Dotinburi! The free drinks was an unexpected bonus!
MJ
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 26 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and you review.We are glad that you are pleased with the service of our hotel. We have some services. For example, free rental equipment(hair iron, pocket wi-fi etc...) , room decoration service for a fee. Please use these services if you have a chance to stay our hotel again. We are looking forward seeing you again.
4/10 Poor
Matthew
Travelled with family
9 Jul 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Matthew
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Dotonbori Hotel Hina on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying to our hotel and your review.We apologize for the inconvenience caused during your stay. Our hotel is in the center of Dotonbori. So, all rooms are little bit small. We will discuss with our staff ways to improve the air conditioning system. Dotonbori Hotel Group have three sister hotels in Osaka. Our sister store other than Dotonbori Hotel has recently opened, so we believe our customers will be able to enjoy their stay here comfortably. We are looking forward seeing you again.