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Value for money, typical room size in Japan

Review of Dotonbori Hotel
4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Jan 28, 2013
A bit confusing direction on hotel website from Nankai station, but once you get pass the first milestoneas indicated from the hotel instruction, it was a very smooth and easy walk over to the hotel, which you will not miss with the four statutes in front of the entrance. Hotel staff speaks good English, we were assigned to a smoking room which we are non-smokers, it smelled inside and we tried to spray with the air fresher but it didn't seem to work. It was the long weekend in Japan and the hotel was packed.
Room was small which was as expected as the business hotel standard in Japan.
Offered free umbrella for guest use which we benefited as well, it was raining on our departure day, we bought the umbrella over to Kobe and returned it on our way back to Osaka.
Overall, nice hotel as part of our flight and hotel package.
Date of stay: January 2013
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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道頓堀ホテル, フロントデスク at Dotonbori Hotel, responded to this review
Responded Feb 8, 2013
Dear Guest,

Thank you for choosing to stay with Dotonbori hotel.
We apologize about spray with air fresher.
Guest sometimes says"it is hard to find the hotel.Also there are no land mark."
Our hotel is located in the middle of the street.
Therefore we explain that the way you can get to the hotel.
Also map can be printed by Internet.
We are looking forward to meeting you next time.

Frontdesk:Sakamoto
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    Reviewed January 26, 2013

    We stayed here on our first couple of nights in Japan. Found our way here from Namba station from the airport relatively easily ( a little help from the very helpful locals) and welcomed by the friendly staff. On arrival offered the use of the phone to make a couple of calls home and wifi in the lounge/reception. Great location - easy walk to a variety of restaurants, markets and attractions.

    Date of stay: October 2012
    • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    道頓堀ホテル, Front staff at Dotonbori Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded February 2, 2013

    Thank you very much for your warmly comment. " Great Location" is the best word which every-
    traveler please with, and also You mentioned our every service in our hotel We offer, Thank you very much again! We do hope you come to Osaka again, Be sure to get in our Hotel, We are looking forward to serving you
    Doutonbori hotel Front staff Ishii

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    Reviewed January 23, 2013

    We just stayed the one night before flying home. The hotel was in a great location literally 3 minutes from a train station and close to dozens of shops and places to eat. The staff were friendly and gave us excellent advice about getting to sites and the best way to the airport. They were able to sell us an all day rail pass and aquarium tickets in one.
    The rooms were clean and comfortable although fairly small with a small bathroom. Breakfast was very era ably priced particularly if you bought your tickets the night before, included Japanese breakfast but also cereal, toast, fruit, bacon and eggs.

    Date of stay: January 2013
    • Trip type: Traveled with family
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    Thank rep123
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    道頓堀ホテル, フロント at Dotonbori Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded February 3, 2013

    Dear customer,

    Thank you for taking the time to write an excellent review. We appriciate your positive opinion about our service. Our train pass is quite popular among the tourists. We hope you were able to go to various places in Osaka. Our hotel rooms are fairly small as you say, but others find it just right and practical. Our breakfast is quite popular since it contains both Japanese and Western sytle food. Thank you again for staying at Dotonbori Hotel. We hope to see you again.

    Sincerely,

    Hamada
    Dotonbori Hotel

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    Reviewed January 21, 2013

    I'll preface my review with this, I've been told I can be snobby and more often than not only stay at major chains so choosing the Dotonbori Hotel was a major change for me. I'm glad I chose this hotel for my stay in Osaka. It's within walking distance of the Namba train station which can get you pretty much anywhere you want to go in the Osaka region. The hotel staff was amazing and very helpful. The room was smaller than I expected but had all the necessities you would expect and it was clean, a major factor for when I stay somewhere. You also get free Wi-Fi which made keeping in touch with family/friends a breeze.

    Date of stay: May 2012
    • Trip type: Traveled solo
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    道頓堀ホテル, フロント at Dotonbori Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded January 29, 2013

    Dear guest,

    Thank you for your wonderful review of the Dotonbori Hotel.
    Wer are very happy to find out that you are glad you chose this hotel for your stay in Osaka.
    This comment will assist in our continuous effort to improve our services.

    Thank you again for writing the kind review and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Dotonbori Hotel.

    Sincerly,

    Reception; Orio

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    Reviewed January 15, 2013

    My wife and I added two more nights to our stay because the hotel is so awesome. Location is fantastic; about 3 small blocks from Namba subway station, central to all the night life, restaurants everywhere. Free cooking demonstration in lobby which included free food and beer (Oden was being demonstrated first night we arrived). Free bicycle rentals, internet, coffee and tea in lobby. Rooms are very comfortable. So many extras!

    Room tip: All rooms are good.
    Date of stay: January 2013
    • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    Thank jackks
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    道頓堀ホテル, フロントデスク at Dotonbori Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded February 5, 2013

    Dear Guest

    Thank you for choosing Dotonbori Hotel.
    We are delighted your awesome comment.
    Staff also appreciate that you were spending additional staying.
    Many different kind of event hold in a year.
    They have been hold since 2011.
    You can taste good food and it can be satisfy with your curiosity.
    We look forward to book,if you have opportunity to next visit.

    Frontdesk:Sakamoto

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    Reviewed January 12, 2013

    We stayed for a night in Osaka during a 10-day trip to Japan. I am so glad we booked this hotel, because it was excellent! A few points on why:

    - You cannot beat the location - literally around the corner from JR Namba! (Really easy to find, what with the giant face statues out the front)

    - The people working at the front desk are great, really friendly and helpful.

    - The food for breakfast was so good (really good options whether you prefer Japanese or Western style).

    - Although it is in such a popular nighttime area, we couldn't hear any noise in our room at night.

    - The rooms are really comfortable and warm, and there are tons of amenities. Coin operated washer/driers, vending machines, comics, free bicycle hire, internet... The info book in the room is really well put together, too.

    - Amazing value for money.

    We would like to visit Osaka eventually and when we do, we will definitely stay at this hotel again!

    Room tip: Look for deals on their website!
    Date of stay: December 2012
    • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    道頓堀ホテル, front staff at Dotonbori Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded January 24, 2013

    Thank you very much for your warmly comment. Lacation is what every-dody says " It is good"

    and another stuff would be pleased to us, free wi-fi, 5mins international call, You name it!

    next time You come to japan, Osaka Please come to stay at our hotel

    Dotonbori-hotel front staff ishii

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