KOKO HOTEL Osaka Namba Sennichimae

The hotel's location is great, within walking distance to Dotonbori. The cleanliness was also good; I didn't notice any obvious stains. Although the buffet breakfast wasn't huge, it offered a good variety, enough to fill you up. Rooms are cleaned every three days, with daily towel changes and trash collection (by placing the bin outside the door). The only slight downside was the curtains. Our room faced an adjacent apartment building, and the hallway lights stayed on all night, shining into our room. The curtains couldn't fully block the light, which somewhat affected our sleep.

I've stayed at various Koko hotels many times, and they generally offer good value for money. Hotels around Namba Station in a similar price range are either too old or too far from the subway. This Sennichimae location is excellent! Coming from Kobe on the Hanshin Electric Railway, exit at the west exit. You'll come up into the 'Walk' underground mall. Walk along the right side of the underground mall and look for exit B30 (pictured in photo five). Next to it is a small cafe with a bear painted on the wall 🐻. After climbing the stairs, you'll see a 7-Eleven, and right next door is the hotel. (Be aware that several exits in this area are all stairs, I didn't see any with elevators, so if you have large luggage, it might be a bit strenuous). The room size is relatively small. You can open one 26-inch suitcase, but two would probably be difficult! The hotel is quite new, and toiletries can be picked up from the lobby on the first floor. The hairdryer is still not very good, unfortunately. Check-in was very convenient with a Chinese-speaking staff member. There are plenty of dining options in the shopping street downstairs, as well as general stores and cosmetics shops. Plus, you can walk directly to Namba Station underground, which is really convenient.