Although I was not staying at the W, the MIXup cafe is a fun spot in the middle of Osaka to have a tea or coffee and their amazing dessert(s). I was looking to try their seasonal dessert, the strawberry mille feuille, although it was already sold out when I arrived. This gives me another reason to return soon! The staff was so friendly and helpful. Upon arrival, I was swiftly shown to my table that I reserved ahead of time (thanks, Marriott Bonvoy), and was walked through the menu and how their orders work. Many teas to choose from, and the cake I chose was plated so beautifully. The chantilly cream with the berries - out of this world! The entire experience was smooth, and I was delighted with the level of service provided. In a way, this is ”normal” and expected for Japan, but I want to highlight that I really enjoyed this visit and look forward to going back.
I booked a King Canopy room as a Hilton Diamond member. The day before check in I was upgraded to a corner suite! One of the best upgrades I’ve received!! The room itself was amazing. Clean, sharp, modern, and spacious. The living room and bedroom areas were stylish and I really enjoyed the stay. I really liked the floor to ceiling windows. From the top floor of the south side of the building I could clearly see Osaka Station, the future Waldorf Astoria Osaka, and the Hilton Osaka in the distance. The hotel itself is located in Grand Green Osaka with dedicated elevators on the ground floor to access the lobby. The hotel has a modern, boutique feeling compared to the rest of the Hilton portfolio in Osaka. There is a bridge to easily access the Grand Front Osaka and Osaka Station is a quick walk across the street. There are many interesting restaurants in the building and surrounding area. As the hotel does not feature an executive lounge, diamond members may enjoy “golden hour” at the hotel bar, Jaja. This consists of 2 complimentary drinks, a very small snack, and half off further drinks. I believe it was 4-6 pm. The hotel breakfast is one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had! There’s a buffet as well as an included menu item, something I usually only see at the Conrad. As expected of Hilton, both Japanese and Western options were offered. I decided to try the udon which was very good. Staff were friendly, attentive, and were going around the floor offering special dishes to guests. I really enjoyed my stay and I hope that I can stay again someday. It raises the question of this hotel or the Hilton Osaka? The Hilton has a more spacious lobby, an executive lounge with delicious food everyday, and is located right on top of the subway. However the rooms are a bit older and the views are just so-so. The Canopy Umeda has brand-new, clean, modern rooms with great views and a more energetic feel. That said, there is no executive lounge and the train station requires a short walk. Staff I’ve encountered at both were friendly and helpful. It’s a hard question and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed either way.
I enjoy staying at Moxy chains (even though I only stayed in one prior to this) because of its modern but funky atmosphere and rooms. The room itself is as expected from a Moxy. Compact, but still bigger than most Japanese business hotels. As a platinum, I did not get upgraded. I had to ask upon check-in and was told there was only 1 available on the 3rd floor. Granted I requested for a higher floor... I would rather not get upgraded and stay on the original floor given to me, which was the 8th. I also asked to be away from the elevator, but was placed in the room right in front of the elevator. To be honest, I find it hard to believe no others rooms were available.. I only stayed for one night and it was on Thursday night. Luckily, I didn’t hear any sounds. Either the walls were that good, or barely anyone was staying on my floor. I’m going to go with the latter one. The only complaint I have with the room was the tin garbage can provided. I get the “go green” thing going on, but I didn’t feel comfortable throwing garbage anywhere without a bag because of stains or liquid leakage. I ended up using my own plastic bag. It would make more sense to save the plastic on the slippers no? But that goes for most hotels, not just this one. No robes, but pajamas are available on the first floor. The restaurant/bar: If I would rate this alone, it would be a solid 5. Just look at the prices. That itself is already fair enough but this was under a hotel. I actually found it hard to believe they were offering such low prices! And the taste... amazing. The burger I ordered was very juicy and whatever sauce they used added more flavor to it. The nachos were handmade (?) and the portions were all fair. However, why the 3 stars? Out of the 7 staff members I’ve interacted with, only 3 of them spoke fluent English. The lady who checked me in (very sweet, short brown hair,) the manager (?,) and a foreigner who took my order at the bar (who spoke like a Japanese.) Two others literally ran away from me to get someone to speak to me, while 2 others said very basic words. Pretty sure they couldn’t understand what I was saying. Ironically, the owner (?) of this place, is a foreigner himself. I passed by the gym and noticed a guy talking in the phone. He was the same guy that’s on their Instagram so I’m assuming that he’s the owner. I get this is Japan, but Moxy is under Marriott, which is an international brand. Definitely caught me by surprise when I had to use my elementary Japanese to get my point across. Another thing is the location. This is not Shin-Umeda. It’s clearly Fukushima which is what they’re marketing it on their IG. So very misleading. Problem is that the closest subway station is over 15 minutes away! Yes there’s a JR but the metro is what most people would take, to go to tourist spots. So I would say this hotel is targeting the Japanese business audience instead. If you are taking the metro, Nishi-Umeda would be the closest station. Lastly, t
1 minute to Hanazonocho Station, 5 minutes to the popular Namba area! Close to a large supermarket/Independent villa 100 square meters/Fully automatic washing machine/dryer/10G Wi-Fi/Private space in a prime location! Accommodates up to 11 people! From Kansai Airport, you can reach Tenchaya Station without changing trains. Your villa is a 10-minute walk from Tenchaya Station.
Advantages of our facilities 1️⃣ Convenient location 1 minute walk to the nearest subway Hanazonocho Station! 4 minutes by 2 stations to the popular Namba area. Famous tourist attractions (Universal Studios, Tempozan, Osaka Castle) are easily accessible from Hanazonocho subway station. 2️⃣ Privacy There is no shared space. All rooms and facilities are exclusive to you. 3️⃣ If your companion has difficulty walking, don't worry, you can stay on the 1st floor. The 1st floor has a toilet, bathroom, and a Japanese-style room with a calm atmosphere. 4️⃣ Comfortable living space The living room is equipped with a stylish hammock and an Internet TV, where you can watch YouTube and Netflix on a large screen. 5️⃣Convenient laundry facilities Large fully automatic washing machine/dryer installed. Clothes and towels are washed and dried automatically. 6️⃣ Smoking area is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas. 7️⃣ Double windows and triple glazing make the room quieter. 8️⃣ Parking for small vehicles is available. If you are driving, please inform us in advance of the type of vehicle.
Ginmachiya is a two-story Japanese-style wooden house. Ginmachiya is located near Tsutenkaku, a famous tourist attraction in Osaka, Tennoji Station and Shin-Imamiya Station. It is a 2-story Japanese-style single-family house, close to the Zoo-mae Commercial Street, and it only takes 2 minutes to walk to the Zoo-mae subway station. The surrounding is quiet and the public security is good. There are 3 bedrooms, 1 living room and 1 bathroom, which can accommodate 2-8 people. Check-in is done by yourself with a password key. On the first floor, there are living room, Tatami Japanese Room, dining room, kitchen, sofa coffee table, various Japanese brand household appliances, indoor living facilities, children's indoor toy tent, Japanese shower room, romantic hot water bath tub, full-function smart bathroom, very comfortable and warm. On the second floor, there are 2 bedrooms, each with 2 Japanese comfortable beds, brand new brand bedding, and the room layout is warm and romantic. Nearby location information Close to the Zoo Commercial Street, there are large supermarkets, shopping malls and convenience stores around, which can be reached on foot; convenient transportation, not only JR trams and Nankai trams, but also subway stations, which can directly reach popular places. It is also a convenient turning point to Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Universal Studios. Transportation Information The location is very convenient, 2 minutes walk from the Zoo-mae subway station, 3 minutes direct to Nipponbashi. Namba Station 4 minutes by car Shinsaibashi Station 4 minutes Universal Studios 15 minutes by car Kansai Airport 38 minutes by car 6 minutes walk to Tennoji Station or Shin-Imamiya Station, both of which can directly reach Kansai Airport in just 38 minutes. This B&B provides chartered airport pick-up service, welcome to inquire. Looking forward to your stay, Welcome to make reservations and inquiries.