Smile Hotel Premium Osaka Higashishinsaibashi

The room was quite a bit larger than ones in Tokyo, and the facilities were newer too. However, the lack of a separate shower stall is a definite drawback. The hotel isn't far from Shinsaibashi, and there's an airport bus stop nearby.

Facilities: There's an ice machine and a vending machine on the floor, but no hot spring bath. Cleanliness: Toothbrushes, combs, and such are available for self-service by the elevator on the first floor. Housekeeping is only provided for stays of four nights or more. Otherwise, you're expected to place your trash bags and used towels outside your door, and new ones will be provided when you return. Given the price, I suppose this is understandable. Service: The front desk staff were very friendly, but check-in isn't until after 3 PM. Overall, nothing surprising. The location and price set the expectations.

This hotel is super convenient! It's less than a 5-minute walk to Shinsaibashi, and really close to the subway station and the airport bus stop. Plus, there's a Family Mart and a 7-Eleven right next door. They even offer free luggage storage after check-out, which was a huge plus. I'm definitely staying here again on my next visit!