Hotel Kintetsu Universal City

Right at the entrance of Universal Studios, which is incredibly convenient! The themed atmosphere is a huge plus. You could spend a whole day just exploring the surrounding facilities. The pancake shop downstairs is delicious; I ate there two days in a row. I highly recommend staying for two days!

The room was great! I'd highly recommend booking a themed room if you can, it's really fun. **Environment:** Just a two-step walk downstairs and you're at USJ, super convenient for direct entry. **Cleanliness:** Clean and tidy, but be aware you'll need to buy your own drinking water if you don't want to drink from the tap. **Facilities:** They even gave us an IP-themed little gift upon check-in, and there are joint discounts for nearby restaurants if you show your pass, which I loved! Would definitely come back again if I have the chance.

Universal Studios is right next door. You get a little welcome gift upon check-in, and there are Sesame Street elements everywhere, even in the room! It's perfect for playing all day long, and you can grab dinner nearby in the evening.

This hotel is perfectly situated right outside Universal Studios, and just a few minutes from the subway station. It was so convenient! When we came back late at night, we could grab a number at Sushiro, go up to rest, and then come back down to eat. The next day, we went to the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and taking the boat from the nearby port was much easier than the subway. The breakfast was incredibly rich, with both Western and Japanese options – we really enjoyed it. Plus, I was pleasantly surprised that they provided an extra bed for our child, even though many hotels don't do that when the booking states 'includes 1 child'.