Published date: March 18, 2025
Perfect for Otaku Activities: Great Location & High Cost Performance Hotel!
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Experience of the stay
OMO7 Osaka is conveniently located right in front of Shin-Imamiya Station. It is in a prime location, just a quick walk from the JR and Nankai Electric Railway lines, and also close to Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Midosuji Line. Check-in at the hotel starts from 3 PM, but there’s a cloakroom on the second floor of the hotel entrance. With many lockers available, you can store your suitcase there and head out to have fun right away. The check-in and check-out processes have dedicated machines, so we hardly had to wait in line. When I told them I had made a reservation through a service, they asked for identification for verification. Amenities and yukata are available in the lobby, so you can take what you need into your room. There was no water in the room, but there was a kettle, so you can fill it from the shared server. I was happy to find pineapple candy placed in the room. The rooms have big windows, giving a bright and open impression, and the walls are decorated with Osaka-themed illustrations that really allow you to soak in the travel vibe. At night, takoyaki, local beer, and juice are served in the courtyard, and you can enjoy projection mapping, a USJ enjoyment course, and other seasonal events. Everything was free if you had the room key (some items were paid, so check the website for details). The lobby is spacious, clean, and filled with sofas, making it a delightful place to relax at the hotel. When I was pressed for time and couldn't find a café, being able to prepare for my next schedule and enjoy coffee while relaxing in the hotel lobby (with charging options available) made it enjoyable not just for sleeping but for the whole hotel stay. Breakfast is not included, but there is a restaurant where you can eat, or you can buy from the attached café. The egg sandwich was delicious, and I bought it, brewed coffee in my room, and enjoyed it. With access to sightseeing spots throughout Osaka, this hotel is perfect as a base for your travels.
Experiences during the trip
This time I went to Osaka to see my favorite artist's live performance. The OMO7 Osaka is in a fantastic location, within walking distance to ZEPP Osaka. After the concert, I could walk back while savoring the afterglow, or take a taxi that cost just one meter (a very short fare). The concert started in the evening, but I wanted to prepare various things before that, so I checked my boards and fan items in the hotel lobby, charged my phone, had a light meal, deposited my luggage, and went to the venue with just the essentials. Returning to the hotel still basking in the concert’s afterglow, I found that takoyaki and beer were being served at that time. After checking in, I sat comfortably on the sofa with my friends, reflecting on the concert while enjoying takoyaki and beer. As the free takoyaki and beer ended at 10 PM, we went to a nearby convenience store to shop. There is a FamilyMart just before Dobutsuen-mae Station. Although there are okonomiyaki and takoyaki shops nearby, they were closed as it was late. There are several individual restaurants around, but many close early, so be cautious. If you want to go out for drinks, heading to Shinsekai is definitely the way to go. Since we were tired from the concert, we chose to drink in our room. The sofa in our room was spacious, and there was a table, so we enjoyed a relaxed celebration while watching videos of our favorite artist. This time we stayed with two adults, but I think it’s also a perfect hotel for families with children. There are lots of enjoyable spots nearby, including Tsutenkaku, the zoo, and Spa World, making it an ideal base for your adventures.