Welina Hotel Premier Nakanoshima West

Right by Nakanoshima, the environment is great – quiet and comfortable. It's right next to Higobashi subway station, making it really convenient to get to Umeda and Shinsaibashi. The room, though small, is fully equipped, and there's a Lawson and FamilyMart right downstairs, which is very handy.

The price is great, and the location is excellent. Both the rooms and the large public bath have a minimalist design, perfect for a good night's sleep. The common areas are quite spacious. Service is pretty minimal; when I asked the front desk staff about the public bath's operating hours, they just handed me a piece of paper to read myself. There's a Lawson convenience store downstairs, and if you walk ten minutes north towards Shin-Okachimachi, there's a delicious Abura Soba place.

Great value for money and an excellent location, but the room was a bit small and dimly lit. I had to pull open the curtains to see properly when doing my makeup in the morning 💦💦💦. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, and I highly recommend Cyabo Sumibiyaki Yakitori Chabo for their amazing chicken liver and sweet potato fries!!! 🤤

The rooftop bathroom is fully equipped with both cold and hot pools, and a sauna. The hotel lobby connects directly to Lawson, and there are many small eateries and izakayas around, all very convenient. Although the room is small, there's plenty of space for luggage, and the bathroom is clean, plus there's a small table for eating bento.

The location is great, right at the Higobashi exit of the Yotsubashi Line. It's also very close to Yodoyabashi Station (Midosuji Line and Keihan Electric Railway), making it convenient for round trips to Kyoto. The Nakanoshima area nearby has a nice environment and is great for visiting art museums. Osaka Station is also within a 20-minute walk, and you can reach the underground shopping arcade directly to Umeda within a few minutes, which is a lifesaver during hot summers. The best part is the price; it's very affordable. Compared to other budget hotels, it's about half the price of the APA Hotel across the street. I'd be doing myself a disservice not to give it five stars! Guests are usually Japanese business travelers, who are generally well-behaved. However, during the summer, there were many foreign guests, and some uncivilized behavior was observed. For instance, I personally witnessed a group of Korean aunties and uncles eating pungent food in the onsen lounge, filling the entire area with a strange smell, and even putting their feet on the table. Chinese children were splashing around in the onsen pool, disturbing others, while their parents turned a blind eye…

The hotel's location is great, just a few steps from Exit 2 of Higobashi subway station, which is very convenient. There's also a Daikoku drugstore on the way from the subway exit to the hotel, which is handy. The front desk staff were very friendly. The room was a bit small, just enough space to fit two beds. Breakfast was pretty good, and the miso soup was delicious. The only downside is that the restaurant was a bit small.