So I booked this stay as a bit of fun, having heard about the Japanese love hotels and getting a rather seedy image of them in my head. To my utmost surprise, this stay was one of the better stays during the trip. The lobby was warm with a fake fireplace going, and the staff came out to meet us and take our bags until we could check in at 9pm. The lobby featured free drinks of water, tea, coffee and some alcohol as well as some cakes and every body wash you could need. For the people staying a few hours, of which a few came with partners while we were there, there was a large screen to select a room with no human interaction needed. Once we got up to our room, we were happy to see a large bed, a large shower room with a jacuzzi bath and a seperate toilet and wash basin. They had every amenity you could want, as well as a buzzing device on one side of the bed. There was a catalouge for extra clothes or toys or even food and the TV had all the expected channels. Contrary to many reviews, you were able to come and go as you pleased simply by taking the room ticket out of the power slot at the entryway. We were there as an overnight stay and received free breakfast that we chose when we checked in, which was slid through a slot in the outer door discreetly.

The lack of windows while understandable did make the room feel a bit claustrophobic, and the lifts are VERY small

RetourNANBA exceeded all expectations with its exceptional and efficient check-in service, making the start of our stay seamless and enjoyable. The room was incredibly spacious and luxurious, offering a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. The bathroom was equally impressive, featuring a jacuzzi-style bathtub that added a touch of relaxation and indulgence. To top it off, they surprised us with free cakes upon check-in, adding a delightful and thoughtful touch to our amazing experience. Its location is unbeatable, being so close to the vibrant Dotonbori area, making it the perfect spot for anyone looking to explore Osaka.

Keep in mind that you’ll need to contact reception to unlock your front door or leave the premises, which can be a bit cumbersome. This establishment is highly recommended for singles and couples but is not intended for families.

This hotel is conveniently located near Namba station and OCAT bus terminal, and the room more spacious and well-equipped than regular hotels in the area (for the same price range). You will be blessed with a huge TV, a radio panel and a light control panel to set the mood, and anything you need "for action". There was also a wide range of cosmetics and a fancy bathroom to make yourself nice and clean at anytime in the night. Breakfast was included and delivered to the room whenever we decided between 6 and 9am. I picked the chicken sandwich, which came with a few nuggets and fries. It tasted really nice, and they also had a nice selection of items in their menu, available for you to order anytime.

As it is often the case in love hotels, you cannot get out of your room without calling the front desk, so I would recommend getting everything you need before check-in (dinner, convenience store ...). The remote controller for the TV was wet and sticky, so I would recommend caution handling controllers.

Perfect location and breakfast up to choice! People don't know english but still able to communicate. If you know what a love hotel is, it has all the expected services. Lockers are also available 24/7.

Be aware that it is a love hotel, meaning the room is thought for couples and not for families! We did not like the lack of windows, even if this is for the sake of privacy. We also did not like the tobacco smell in the room.

Front desk staff was amazing and very helpful.

To go out in town, you had to call front desk to unlock the door for you vice taking your key card out because it technically ends your reservation.

Clean and comfortable. Loved the free cake, drinks, and breakfast. A short walk from Dotonbori.

Couldn’t get the AC to run cool.

The location, staff.

The carpet of the room that I got was not how I would have expected it to look. Not a clean one...

Spacious, clean, equipped with more than I could think of Best hotel from our 2 weeks stay in Japan

Check-in is confusing

The breakfast, the location and the shower where really nice. It saved our stay for one night, but we would have not chosen it if we would have known what a Love hotel was. All the services are perfect for what you would expect from a love hotel, though! There are lockers in the basement that were really useful for us.

It is very important to note that it is a love hotel, which means that it is only focused for old people. Taking into account the high rotation, the room was not clean enough from our perspective, and the check-in for people from booking could be improved.