Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

The location was convenient and the bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly and attentive.

I have just spent two weeks in Japan and I have to say this was my favourite hotel. The location is excellent for the airport bus and for all of the major stations in Osaka. It’s connected directly to Umeda which has an excellent food hall and some great shops. I was so impressed with the coin laundry service- the tv shows you when machines are free and also shows you how many minutes you have left for your washing. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone staying in Osaka - especially if you arrive/depart from either of the airports. The room was spacious (in comparison to other hotels in this price range) I chose a room on a higher floor (29) and had a fantastic view of the city. The blackout blinds work incredibly well! I had a great stay here and if I find myself in Osaka again I will definitely book into this hotel.

My second time to stay here. So convenient with direct airport bus stop at the hotel (until 2-3pm departure). Thereafter, you can get off at the Hankyu Hotel stop which is right across. Hotel is accessible to subway without getting out of the building, and also connected to Umeda shopping mall through the second floor. Bed is comfortable, although room can be a little tight with large suitcases, but that is expected in Japan. Ice maker machine and vending machine on each floor with 2 microwave ovens at the lobby (9th floor of the building) for heating food. Check in and out is a breeze. Breakfast has ample choices and delicious! Free coffee and tea at the lobby as well as amenities like toothbrush, comb, razor. Aircon is manually set within the room, so it is your choice if you would like it warm or cold. Good shower pressure.

Location is great. Room is clean.

The location is great! The airport limousine bus (Y1,800) goes straight there from KIX and it’s attached to Osaka station by a skybridge. There’s tons of decent food across the street by the station and interestingly also on the 8th floor of the hotel building. Check in and check out are self service kiosks. Pretty easy, but there’s staff around to help if needed. Staff is very kind. Room was great, only thing lacking was a good place to open luggage. Otherwise nice and bright, a view, clean, comfy, and the temp control worked well without being loud. Only cons for me were that the soaps were too fragrant and made me sneeze uncontrollably, so I had to buy my own soap and shampoo in the stores. Also this is a packed hotel and the elevators aren’t the most efficient, so often a line at the vestibule and lots of people in each elevator going to multiple floors. It’s not as convenient to go up and down.