Cross Hotel Osaka

The hotel's location is fantastic, right in the heart of the bustling Shinsaibashi area. It's incredibly lively at night with tons of food options, especially a wide variety of snacks. Across from the hotel is Japan's largest Don Quijote 24-hour drugstore, making shopping super convenient. The hotel rooms themselves are quite spacious, and the bathroom has a nice wet/dry separation, which is a plus.

Hotel cleaning in Japan seems to have gone downhill over the past year. If you don't hang the 'please clean' sign, no one comes to tidy the room. There was even leftover milk from the previous guest in the mini-fridge, and the cleaning itself wasn't very thorough. Before the pandemic, room cleaning was spotless; now it's just a mess, like they've given up on standards. However, the hotel's location is unbeatable – absolutely prime, right in the heart of the city.

Fantastic location! Right outside, you can hit the shops, and getting a taxi is a breeze. The room was really spacious. The only minor issue was one of the elevators being a bit crowded due to ongoing construction. I'll definitely book here again next time!

The hotel's location is right on the main street of Shinsaibashi. If you turn left out of the hotel and walk for about 2 minutes down that alley, you'll reach the bridge with the famous billboards. So, the location and accessibility are really convenient. Just a short walk further is Daimaru department store and PARCO, where you can find both luxury brands and trendy labels. Walking in the other direction takes you to Namba and Takashimaya. Popular eateries like Torikizoku and Kinryu Ramen are also just a few minutes' walk away. The room is quite spacious, and I really like the style. I especially loved their bathroom, where you can shower while sitting down and also take a bath. From Takashimaya, you can take the Nankai Airport Express directly to Kansai Airport. I highly recommend taking that instead of the airport bus, as the bus can get very crowded and you might miss it.

The room hygiene was quite good, and the bathroom was comfortable. I thought it would be noisy since it's street-facing, but it was actually very quiet. Breakfast was plentiful, but a bit greasy after eating it.

The hotel's location is excellent; it's just a few minutes' walk from Namba Station. Shopping is incredibly convenient, with Don Quijote right across the street and other malls and popular spots nearby. It's also very lively at night.