Senri Hankyu Hotel Osaka

I chose the Senri Hankyu Hotel because a good friend of mine lives nearby, and it turned out to be a great decision. The area is calm and peaceful, but with the nearby station, getting into central Osaka is super easy. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were kind and welcoming. What really stood out, though, was the hotel’s unique charm—it has this distinctive 70s grand hotel vibe that’s both nostalgic and elegant. It’s really sad to hear it’ll be closing next year. I’m glad I got the chance to stay while it’s still around.

10 mins walk to station. Take exit 18 for escalator up to street if you have suitcase. Go to Hankyu Department Store to elevator down to subway level if you need to train the MTR with suitcase to Namba station for airport express. 5 mins walk to a local mall with everything you need. Daiso, 3 Coins, Lawson, Muji, Aeon supermarket for everything you need. A lot of eateries around. One stop of monorail to ExpoCity Mall. Staff are super helpful even they do not speak a lot of English.

Staying at this hotel was a delightful experience. The building is an old, solid structure, remarkably spacious, with very nice details throughout—absolutely charming. Its proximity to the station is a significant advantage. However, the best part of our stay was undoubtedly the staff, who were exceptionally helpful. It truly embodies the good old days of hotel hospitality. This is precisely how a hotel should be.

The room was bigger than most of the twin rooms we have stayed in Japan. The amenities provided were sufficient for our stay, and the ¥1000 parking fee for multiple entries was a good deal as well. The staff speaks english and very accommodating.

The stay was extremely comfortable and the staff is really friendly, plus their English is good, so it is really easy to communicate. The location is great close to the monorail and the Midosuji line. Plus Osaka University is only 15 min away by bus.