This hotel is conveniently located steps from Namba station and minutes from some interesting attractions like Doguyasuji and Dotonbori. The rooms are quiet, clean and well appointed. The staff are very friendly and helpful as well. Great location for your stay in Osaka.

We booked this hotel as we specifically wanted to stay in a tatami room for the experience. The 6 mat room we stayed in was a lot more spacious than expected as it also had a small sitting area and separate entrance/storage area so we didn't feel cramped. While the room was a little tired looking, we were comfortable, slept... More

I've been regularly staying at Hotel Ichiei for the last 7 years and I don't see the point of looking for another hotel in southern (Minami) Osaka, since this excellent modern ryokan is probably the best value for money in the area - and possibly in the whole Osaka area. I was so happy with this little gem that I... More

Very good location, close to everything in Namba, right at the exit 6 of the metro station. Japanese room was large and comfortable. A bit noisy and bright in the morning. Good value for money (11.000 JPY per night).

We stayed at this hotel for two days. (around Feb, 2013.) The location is excellent. It's right behind exit no. 6, Namba station. (The hotel is within Ichiei building, and the lobby is located on the 8th floor.) The breakfast was excellent and the staff kind; they had a lot of information brochures and a great restaurant, Hotaru. The rooms... More

The service was great but I found the room really dusty. We went there doing autumn and it was still cold but they were unable to lower the temperature for us- so we had quite an uncomfortable sleep. However, its very close to the shopping centre - but note it you have the JR pass it is a good 15... More

Given the price we paid, we were very pleased with the enormous Western style room we were given. Lots of space, comfortable beds and seating and quiet despite the location. The bathroom was a little small and simple, perfectly in line with the price point though, whereas the rest of the room was above what we expected. Staff were very... More

Really, being over a metro station and 1 minute walk from a huge closed market, you would expect a hip hotel/hostel. Not here! This is a marvel! The corridors leading to the rooms are decorated with bamboos and flowers (pastic ones, but still), and nice relaxing japanese music playing non-stop. The rooms are big and comfortable. I had one with... More

Spotl essly clean - staff very welcoming - English speaking receptionist really helped. Right in the centre of Namba next to a subway meant that visiting anywhere was easy. Air conditioning fast and effective -essential if you are in Japan in summer. Rooms large and comfortable - no western seating took a little getting used to - despite being in... More