Apartment Hotel 11 Shinimamiya 3

This was my first trip to Japan with my 6th and 7th-grade daughters, who are both in their puberty. Traveling just the three of us without my husband was a mix of fear and immense excitement. As soon as we entered the accommodation, the girls exclaimed, "Wow, this is amazing!" It was clean and spacious, right next to the subway station, so we didn't even need an umbrella, haha. We mostly explored the Namba area on foot, relying on navigation. Don Quijote was also just a 7-minute walk away. After doing laundry, we used the hangers in the bathroom to hang our clothes, and they were perfectly dry and ready to wear in the morning! The price was incredibly reasonable, and thanks to that, we had such a wonderful time with my daughters. Wishing you great success and prosperity! ♡♡♡

The hotel is literally a stone's throw from Shin-Imamiya Station. There's a Family Mart right next door and a small grocery store nearby. Given the location, it's a bit of a shame there isn't a single 24-hour Gyudon place around. It's a transfer station for both JR and Nankai lines. I was assigned to the 11th floor and thought it would be fine, but trains pass by every 1-2 minutes. The Nankai line wasn't too bad, but the JR high-speed trains would make the building vibrate, which was unavoidable. However, in Osaka, you walk 20,000-30,000 steps a day, so I was so tired that I'd conk out as soon as I hit the bed, so it bothered me less than I expected. They added self-service lockers (paid) on the lobby floor, but I didn't see any with a red light, indicating they were in use, so I guess they're pricey. Everyone just left their luggage in the 1st-floor lobby. There's a small closet next to the door. The toilet is separate, and the washing machine, sink, and shower room are also separated. Two bath towels, two face towels, laundry detergent, and plenty of extra tissues were provided. The fridge was empty and its performance was a bit disappointing. There was a gas stove, but I didn't use it. The TV has YouTube, so I connected my phone and watched videos comfortably. The bedding is soft, but the pillows are on the firmer side. The table has two tiers, which was convenient for eating takeaways or having a beer.

I usually don't leave reviews for accommodations, but this place was truly amazing! The room size and facilities were the best I've encountered in Japan. I also loved the self check-in and check-out process. If I ever visit Osaka again, I'll definitely be staying here! The subway being right next door was incredibly convenient, and closing the windows and balcony door blocked out most of the train noise, which was great.

The location is super close to the train station, which is very convenient for getting around. However, the downside is that it's extremely noisy from 5 AM until midnight. The room itself is more spacious than typical Japanese hotels. I requested a high-floor room when booking and reconfirmed it before my trip, but I didn't get what I asked for. Other than that, there were no other issues.

The location is truly unbeatable! It's just a 20-second walk to the hotel after turning right from Shin-Imamiya Station on the Nankai Electric Railway. The room itself is also very spacious. It comes with a kitchen, a washing machine, and even a large refrigerator. They provide plenty of hangers, and there's a drying rack on the balcony. Regarding the noise, honestly, I stayed in room 505, which is on a floor directly parallel to the railway. But to be frank, I didn't notice any noise at all; I just turned the TV up a little louder. So, it didn't affect me in the slightest. On a side note, don't have high expectations for the Tamade supermarket next door. The store is quite small, with very few items, and hardly any meat or even snacks. It's just a tiny aisle with two rows of shelves, and that's it. The FamilyMart or Lawson downstairs have a much larger selection.

The hotel's location is excellent, just dozens of meters from Shin-Imamiya Station, but because of this, it's incredibly noisy. Especially since I was on a low floor, I could see trains passing right outside my window, and the noise was tremendous! When I booked, I requested a high floor and to be away from the elevator, but neither of these requests were met. On the day of check-in, I also had to wait until 4:30 PM to get into my room, but the free luggage storage is a plus. The room cleaning was just okay, but it's quite convenient that it comes with a fridge, washing machine, and microwave.

Honestly, it was incredibly noisy. The trains ran until late at night, and then there were ambulances and even bikers revving their engines right downstairs. The room size was actually perfect, and having a gas stove, washing machine, and fridge made it ideal for a 3-5 day stay. The Nankai train station is conveniently located right downstairs, and it's close to Tennoji. I could have put up with the noise, but unfortunately, there were dust mites, and I just couldn't stand it.