Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Second time here and the main reason I came back was the unbeatable location, seamless transfer to and from airport train (Nankai Namba station is at the 3rd floor, hotel is at the 6th floor). Advantageous for those with lots of luggage (we had 3 prams and 4 large suitcases) who don't want to spend too much on private transfer vehicles. Also, the Midosuji Line is right smack under the same building, making it easy to take this train all the way to Shin-Osaka Station if one is using the Shinkansen. But the pros don't stop there. The lobby looks dated but don't get intimidated, the rooms are modern, clean, and surprisingly spacious for the price range in this part of Osaka. The breakfast buffet is amazing, a good mix of Western and Japanese food. The selection varies a little only though, so one might get too tired of the same food. Nevertheless, it was always enjoyable. Staff are very attentive and nearly all of them speak impeccable English, which is very helpful. I had to coordinate with my previous hotel for an item we lost, and the staff (Mr. Thongsy) assisted us in calling the previous hotel, as he could speak Nihongo and English well. The item was delivered and they kept it for us, hence the staff were very trustworthy and dependable. It was such a breeze also to request for extra items (towels, toiletries, etc). Definitely my go-to hotel when in Osaka.

Everything! 1. Location, Location, Location. The hotel is located right above Namba station, where you can get a direct train from KIX airport (40 mins). We followed their instructions and had NO issue finding it at all, so don’t listen to others who complained about getting lost, just read the instructions carefully and you’ll be fine. The hotel is next to Takashimaya, then opposite is Ebisu Bashi-Suji which takes you all the way to Dotonbori, and the next shopping / dining alley (with Starbucks at the entrance) will take you directly to the Fish Market. 2. The staff were super friendly, from check in to breakfast. Nam (the tall Asian man with glasses) from the breakfast staff was very attentive, caring and naturally friendly although they were all flat out during our stay. Seeing the breakfast staff run around like crazy there made us appreciate how lucky we are :) 3. Their pool and gym are great, we got to use them daily during our 10 day stay. 4. Our room was big compared to most hotels in Japan (I’ve been to Japan 4 times for holiday). Nice city view too.

The hotel is perfectly situated for transport between Kansai and the city. So convenient the Rapiit train and not expensive. If you want to shop and eat, the hotel is perfect too. And the concierge can tell you about the best places to eat. To explore, a variety of public transport is right at the doorstep of the hotel.

Great Location - It is situated right on top of Nankai/ Samba station, especially when you need to get to and from Kansai airport, it is the last/ first stop. They have dedicated airport trains (however, the Suica card is only valid for Nankai metro , you need to get a separate ticket for Nankai Rapid transit to the airport) we made the mistake and got delayed. Additionally, it is right next to Dotonbori and all the fun districts of Osaka Breakfast - Decent, good options, could have improved on quality a bit. but they had a varied menu each day we were there and the staff were polite In-room dining - Decent options and friendly service from the staff, they accomodated all our requests Housekeeping - Great job, kept the rooms, clean and tidy. Bathrooms were excellent. Staff - Front reception staff was very helpful and gave us very good tips (in terms of places to visit) Metro access is right at the plaza itself to various locations is very convenient

Bath tubs and the near Dotonbori shopping area