Published date: June 29, 2024
A Hotel Where You Can Experience a Gorgeous Atmosphere with an Overwhelmingly Large Lobby and a Stunning Night View
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
First of all, I was amazed by how incredibly large the lobby at the reception is.
I've rarely seen such size, even in luxury hotels.
Also, I was surprised by the large and wide windows in the room that provided a panoramic view of Osaka's night scenery!
This view is comparable to those seen from upscale hotels in Yokohama or Tokyo, and I felt it was a shame to experience it alone. It would definitely be a blast if you came as a couple.
The room had just enough space for a desk to work. The lighting in the room was not dark either.
The bathroom had a separate toilet, and I appreciated that the bathtub didn't have a curtain, making it pleasant to use water.
The nearest stations are Dobutsuen-mae or Shin-Imamiya.
The entrance is a bit confusing, but you can’t enter from the park-like area (the green area 'Miyagurin' with benches and play areas), so you have to pass through Shin-Imamiya Station after Dobutsuen-mae Station and enter the hotel from the left side when facing the hotel.
I didn’t plan to join, but there was a special strategy lecture for USJ at the lobby starting at 8 pm. It seemed like they were imparting know-how to maximize enjoyment at Universal Studios Japan, with about 10 participants.
*I didn’t take photos of the room because I didn’t plan to upload them. I have videos, but when trying to upload, I encountered errors. I intended to take night view photos, but I ended up sleeping. Please see it for yourself.
Experiences during the trip
It's only a 5-minute walk to Shinsekai where the Tsutenkaku Tower is located, and there’s a free shuttle bus to USJ that runs daily, making transport very easy.
Since there's also the Tennoji Zoo, I think it's great for families as well.
I enjoyed drinks at Shinsaibashi Station, which is three stations (7 minutes) from Dobutsuen-mae Station. The restaurant 'Green with Nature and Meat' has creative dishes utilizing vegetables that were delicious.
Please check out other great places as well.
In the square in front of the lobby, takoyaki and beer (served in paper cups but with unlimited refills) were available starting in the evening. It felt like a nice deal since it was free on the open terrace. I had a light meal before heading out to drink. Families were playing with their kids in the square, and it was impressive to see how much fun the children were having!
Lastly, I usually don’t eat breakfast so I didn’t order it, but there’s a breakfast buffet for 3000 yen, and it seems like they serve fresh fish dishes sourced from Kizu Wholesales Market, so I would like to try that next time.