I've stayed at this hotel on multiple occasions and each time I'm left with a positive experience. The staff are very friendly, the rooms while not large are definitely clean, and it's convenient enough to all the popular spots in Osaka. Whether you want to go sightseeing, shopping, or clubbing you're not too far from the heart of it all.
When I stayed it was a relatively new hotel [just a year old], with exceedingly clean rooms, corridors and lobby.
My room was on the 6th floor and was compact, but beautifully laid out for such a small space. The bathroom was [what looked like] a self contained pod - a new experience for me! as it was very small, but very clean. If you are over 6 foot, then it is a tad cramped, but you put up with it because it is so novel. Another interesting experience was the heated toilet seat ... lovely.
The staff are very friendly, professional and helpful. It is a 2 minute walk to the nearest Subway and roughly less than 10 minutes to Den Den Town and the shopping arcades. I imagine the surrounding area isn't the best place to be in Osaka, but I found it tame in comparison to some cities I've stayed.
From what I can remember it wasn't the cheapest, but it wasn't expensive either. Besides, the quality of the rooms and friendliness of the staff easily make it worthwhile.
I liked the hotel so much I stayed a further 3 nights!!!
Stayed twice in 8 days in this small friendly hotel in Osaka. The rooms while small are clean, with ensuite shower room & TV. The hotel has four free internet PCs in the lobby, and rooms have wi-fi access. Rooms cost 3800 Yen (approx £35) per night, with a simple breakfast at 200 Yen.
Very reasonable prices in an expensive country.
Near to bus & train stations, so easy access.
I stayed here in May 2011 with some friends, and we found it to be clean and comfy, and the staff very helpful. Some speak better English than others, but all are polite. They helped point out where to go and what to see, and pointed things out on the map for us. The room we stayed in was spacious for a hotel, but the bathroom was the size of a closet which made things a bit awkward, but otherwise no complaints. Would recommend, and am using again!
I was hesitating to book at this hotel after reading the review on surrounding area. But decided to go ahead based on our budget and ease of transportation. Well it was an unfounded concern. The area was safe and we didnt see anyone sleeping on the pavement at night.
I travelled with my son and we stayed in twin room western. Considering that this was japan, the room size was considered big with adequate amenities. You get a hotel room at hostel's price! Totally unexpected,there was a promotion this month where each person received 210 yen/night to redeem at nearby 100yen shop,in total we received 2100 for 5 nights stay.
This hotel was not central but the subway(2 lines),nankai airport lines,JR loop lines,tram are all 2-5 min away which make it a great base to explore Kansai on day trips as we were not keen to move around Kansai with luggages.
I must mentioned that the staff was great,polite and courteous. We arrived before 10 am and were prepared to just drop the luggage. However we were allowed to check in immediately and the gesture was greatly appreciated after 6 hr flight. I will definitely choose Chuo Oasis for future trips
