Hello, this is Male. When you visit Osaka, there are places you simply can’t miss, like Umeda and Dotonbori
Today, I’d like to introduce two hotels that I’ve been eyeing during my past travels, and I’ve made reservations for each area, emphasizing their value for money. Our main characters are Osaka Fujiya Hotel in Dotonbori and Hotel New Hankyu Osaka in Umeda.
First, let’s take a look at Osaka Fujiya Hotel
Location
located in the highly popular hotel-dense area of Dotonbori. It’s situated just a 5-minute walk from Dotonbori River, which is famous for its food streets. Naturally, due to its proximity to these culinary delights, it’s an optimal location for sightseeing.
Additionally, with a high volume of foot traffic, it’s also considered safe to venture out at night. Across the street, there’s a large FamilyMart, making it convenient to grab some food. It’s also relatively close to Nagahoribashi Station to the north.
Ambiances
Every time I come, I’m impressed by the grand lighting fixtures in front of the main entrance of Osaka Fujiya Hotel! If you go up to the second floor, you’ll find the lobby.
Osaka Fujiya Hotel remains unchanged and keeps its place, which I really appreciate! Although it has a slightly older theme, it’s always been our cozy home away from home.I didn’t realize it last time, but this time, the staff member who checked us in was Korean! It made the check-in process so comfortable.
Osaka Fujiya Hotel Twin Room
Let me tell you about the condition of the twin room at Osaka Fujiya Hotel. Firstly, the most important thing is that it’s a non-smoking room, so there was no smell of cigarettes. Sometimes people mention in reviews that the soundproofing isn’t good and it can be noisy, but this time we didn’t notice any external noise at all.
Occasionally, there are groups of people racing motorcycles at night, but I doubt any hotel could completely block out such loud noises.
The room interior is spacious enough to unfold one suitcase under the bed.
t seems like the floor is covered with a rug, so having a table-type air purifier was unexpectedly nice. The Wi-Fi connection was really good, and although the bathroom is quite small, it’s a compact all-in-one unit similar to those at Toyoko Inn, but it wasn’t too inconvenient.
Beside the bed, there’s a decent-sized working table that fits well even in a narrow space, which was helpful. We didn’t opt for breakfast at Osaka Fujiya Hotel.
Osaka Fujiya Hotel Breakfast
I’ll share a tip with you – there’s a breakfast restaurant on the first floor of Fujiya Hotel, and it’s the Dotonbori branch of Komeda Coffee, known for its Nagoya-style breakfast. They’re famous for serving jam and bread as a complimentary side when you order their signature coffee for breakfast.
Of course, you can also order sandwiches and other items separately, which are also delicious, but if you’re looking for value for money, just having the basic bread with jam for breakfast is satisfying.
The second one is Hotel New Hankyu Osaka, a great value hotel in the Umeda area.
Location
It’s located in one of the best spots in Umeda! It’s a hotel that once embraced the glory of Umeda alone, but due to its age, it’s on the lower end of the price range, which is its charm.
It’s incredibly convenient, with Umeda Station exits 5 and 1 both just a minute away. Plus, JR Osaka Station is just a 3-minute walk away, making it very convenient for taking the train to Kyoto!The biggest advantage is that the airport limousine bus stops right in front of the hotel!
Ambiances
Given its past popularity 10-20 years ago, the scale of the hotel is immense! Despite its age, people still flock here perhaps to experience its last moments before fading into history (scheduled to close next year). It’s equipped with amenities on the first floor, and due to its large size, check-in is handled efficiently with plenty of staff members available.
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka Twin room
Let’s take a look at the twin room at Hotel New Hankyu Osaka.
While it’s inevitable that the facilities show signs of aging, the interior is well-maintained, clean, and remarkably comfortable to use without any inconvenience. The room is designed quite spacious, allowing guests to avoid feeling cramped or suffocated.
The windows are also quite large on both sides, ensuring a fresh atmosphere and a warm ambiance throughout the room.
Due to earthquake-resistant construction, the building has a slightly cylindrical shape. Some rooms offer views of the courtyard, while others provide views of the surrounding area, but it’s luck of the draw!
The bathrooms are unit bath style, with a bathtub included, making it perfect for a relaxing soak.
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka Breakfast
Breakfast at Hotel New Hankyu Osaka is served at the Olympia Restaurant on the first floor. Although the menu may be fixed for the three days of your stay, there’s a good variety of Japanese, Western, and Korean dishes available, including takoyaki, fruits, pastries, and more. With such a wide selection of menu items, it’s clear that this longstanding hotel has earned its reputation over the years.
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Wishing your Osaka trip to be filled with happiness!