the hotel provides a spacious room for japan standards, comfortably fitting two carry-ons and two large suitcases, its location is excellent, just a few minutes from dotonbori. the air conditioning works well, and the hotel is quiet, either due to considerate guests or the design of the building.
odd that there is no electrical outlet on one side of the bed, which may be inconvenient with two people in the room. the bed is firm with a thin mattress, and the pillow is filled with buckwheat seeds, which might take some getting used to, but i was comfortable with both.
my bad, i booked through hotels.com and didn't realize i booked a smoking room. they were unable to change our room and the staff were uncomfortable and awkward when they had to say
no.
the breakfast is better than in many north american budget chain hotels, offering a japanese-style spread with a good mix of carbs, veggies, protein, and soup. the staff were efficient and polite.
the bathroom has an interesting shower setup that starts from the sink, with separate controls for the hand shower and the overhead shower. water pressure is good, and, as expected in japan, the bidet is always a highlight.
laundry is convenient, with several washers (·300) and dryers (·100 for 12 minutes), and you can check their status from your room. there are vending machines and a microwave in the lobby for extra
convenience.
housekeeping is only available every fourth day, but fresh towels are provided in the meantime.