Cross Hotel Osaka

Location is close to all the action in Osaka. Rooms are a good size and well appointed. Amenities available in reception area to reduce waste. Directly across the road from hotel is the nightlife area of restaurants and clubs. Breakfast options outside hotel are few so recommend you book with breakfast included.

The Cross Hotel was the best value hotel during our three week Japan trip. It is located adjacent to Dotonbori, the heart of Osaka and easy walking. Perfect location to transport at Namba Station giving you easy access to Nara and Kyoto. Really enjoyed our stay at the Cross Hotel.

Of all the hotels we stayed in during our trip to Japan this might be our favourite. The staff were unmatched with their hospitality - just so helpful polite and welcoming. The hotel accepts and sends luggage which was a flawless process! Our luggage was there when we arrived and went were able to send it to our next hotel with no trouble. Very worth the extra money in my opinion. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The bath was huge and you could help yourself to free bath salts amongst other amenities - razors, exfoliating cloth, hair brush, cotton buds etc. from the reception. Stunning view of the city as we were on the 7th floor. The elevator is partly glass and also offers a great view of the skyline and street as you’re coming down/up. Great air conditioning. The location is superb, a mere two minute walk onto Dotonbori street where you can enjoy the incredible signage including the Glico man and enjoy even more incredible food. Plenty of arcades around. The atmosphere is incredible. If you stick around by the river you’ll see boats go by with musicians playing and as they go under the bridge hearing the acoustics was a very cool experience. (We also happened to experience the camera obscura phenomenon in our Osaka hotel room - the skyline appeared on our wall. A photo is included.) The vintage shopping and variation of designer shops in the surrounding area was amazing.

Our room was lovely and quiet, the beds were super comfy. Amazing location, next to all the action on the Dotonburi river. This was our second stay at the hotel and its the only place we will in Osaka now.

Cross Hotel Osaka is in a great location in central Osaka. It’s beside the Ebisubashi Bridge and very close to the tourist magnet of Dotonbori. The closest Metro station is Namba. The best exit for the hotel is 15B through the Namba HIP building, which has escalators to the ground floor. The closer exit 14 is all stairs and no good with suitcases. Hotel rooms are minimalist Scandi functional, and by Japanese standards a good size. They are, of course, clean. The bathroom is kitted out in Onsen style, with a “wet room”, including a bath and shower without a shower curtain.