Toyoko Inn Osaka Abeno Tennoji — Hotel in Osaka

Note that my review is in the context that we are Toyoko Inn international members (which I would advise for frequent travelers to Japan who are comfortable in Japanese style business hotels). If you desire a Western type room, you can probably stop reading this. If you want a larger room, get a "double" for one person. It will still be cheaper than Western hotels. Many conveniences are offered in Toyoko's, like sleep shirts so you don't have to pack night clothes. Toothbrush/toothpaste, razor and a small comb are also complimentary in the lobby. My rating is based on comparisons with other Toyoko Inns, although we have stayed in other hotels in Japan so those serve as comparisons as well. This Toyoko is typical of all Toyoko Inns: clean, efficient and with an excellent breakfast that will allow you to get on your way; however, unlike other Toyoko's, the breakfast starts at 7 am while many others start at 6:30 am. To get there from the JR station: take the west exit which will bring you out on the 2nd fl with walkways to the large shopping malls across the street. If you have heavy bags, you can go over the overpass and take the elevator in the shopping malls down to the ground floor. There are many places to eat along the way and a 5 floor Don Quixote between the station and hotel. Still convenient although not next to the station like in other cities. Staff were very courteous and spoke English well enough. I would definitely stay there again and Tennoji is a nice location: lots of shops and eateries; closest stop in Osaka to Kansai airport especially if your flight arrives late in...

Note that my review is in the context that we are Toyoko Inn international members (which I would advise for frequent travelers to Japan who are comfortable in Japanese style business hotels). If you desire a Western type room, you can probably stop reading this. If you want a larger room, get a "double" for one person. It will still be cheaper than Western hotels. Many conveniences are offered in Toyoko's, like sleep shirts so you don't have to pack night clothes. Toothbrush/toothpaste, razor and a small comb are also complimentary in the lobby. My rating is based on comparisons with other Toyoko Inns, although we have stayed in other hotels in Japan so those serve as comparisons as well. This Toyoko is typical of all Toyoko Inns: clean, efficient and with an excellent breakfast that will allow you to get on your way; however, unlike other Toyoko's, the breakfast starts at 7 am while many others start at 6:30 am. To get there from the JR station: take the west exit which will bring you out on the 2nd fl with walkways to the large shopping malls across the street. If you have heavy bags, you can go over the overpass and take the elevator in the shopping malls down to the ground floor. There are many places to eat along the way and a 5 floor Don Quixote between the station and hotel. Still convenient although not next to the station like in other cities. Staff were very courteous and spoke English well enough. I would definitely stay there again and Tennoji is a nice location: lots of shops and eateries; closest stop in Osaka to Kansai airport especially if your flight arrives late in...

This is a Japanese business style hotel (aka small rooms, targeted at Japanese people). If you aren't prepared for that then stay at a Western style hotel.||The room I stayed in was small but I was by myself so it wasn't too bad. Bathroom was actually big for Japanese standards: the bathtub was the biggest I've ever seen in all my trips to Japan. The one thing I would've appreciated knowing was that you aren't allowed in your rooms between 10am-4pm: this information wasn't stated on the site I booked it on (agoda.com). It would've been nice to know this in advance but wasn't a huge issue. The hotel is walking distance to both Dobutsuen-Mae and Tennoji stations and there's a convenience store not far too.||Staff spoke enough English which I was thankful for as I couldn't speak Japanese.||Breakfast was Japanese style that was simple but very tasty: no Western options, this is not a Western hotel. Water dispensers are located in the dining hall too but were often empty so I think they need to be replaced a little more frequently.||I had a room on the 2nd floor: the dining hall is on this floor where breakfast is served yet it wasn't noisy since there's doors between the room and the dining area. In terms of outside noise, you could hear the underground trains a little but I managed to sleep through it.||||I'd definitely...