Hotels With Spa in Osaka Prefecture, Japan

## Hygiene and Service: The hotel has a policy that guests must put out a 'clean my room' sign before 10 AM each day for full housekeeping. Otherwise, only towels and trash bags will be replaced. Even with full cleaning, it's just a basic tidying up; linens and pillowcases are not changed. ## Location: It's a bit far from Osaka JR Station, but you can get there directly via bus #88. There's a convenience store downstairs, but not many restaurants in the immediate vicinity. ## Facilities: There's a public bath (which is also open to the public, so it can get very crowded in the evenings). On the first floor, the lobby offers soda, coffee, and an ice machine for guests to use at any time.

My partner said the hotel offered the best breakfast out of our three nights in Japan. It had a great variety of both Western and Asian dishes. I joined the first session of the premium lounge in the evening. I was pleasantly surprised by the curation of different side dishes to pair with wine, cocktails, sake, and more. It’s a bit unfortunate that access is limited to one hour, but I understand the policy. The public bath was good, though the women’s bath was missing a Finnish sauna. The steam sauna also had a slight smell. The staff were very kind and kept our luggage until the evening before we caught our bus.

”Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka is a fantastic choice! With an impressive 8.3/10 rating on Agoda and 4/5 on Tripadvisor, this hotel consistently impresses guests with its exceptional staff, well-appointed facilities, and comfortable stay. Located in the heart of Chuo, Osaka, it's close to popular landmarks like Grand Front Osaka and Osaka Castle. The hotel's amenities, including a restaurant, spa center, and sauna, make it an ideal spot for relaxation. Highly recommended!”

This hotel is my go-to whenever I visit Japan. It's just one stop from the airport, which is incredibly convenient. Soaking in a beautiful onsen before leaving Osaka is truly one of life's great pleasures! Plus, there's a shopping complex right next to the hotel with a Nishimatsuya (baby store) and a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.

This was the most satisfying hotel of my trip to Japan. First, the location is excellent, just a 10-minute walk to the subway station. It's also very close to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori. There's a hot spring on the top floor of the hotel, which is perfect for unwinding after a long day. Although the room isn't huge, it was still possible to open and lay flat two 28-inch suitcases, which is decent, even if it can't compare to hotels back home.

Good value for money hotel. APA hotels are always reliable because you know what you are getting. The public bath after a long winter's day was everything. I put some tips below for first timers. Pros: Public bath, the best part about this hotel. I have been to an actual onsen in a way more secluded place but it was almost better having a lot of people in the bath because everyone just minds their business - I recommend it even if you are shy. TV, has streaming services and it logs you out automatically when you check out, contains useful information such as public bath crowd levels, how to use the baths, safety information, weather etc. Large mirror by desk area with lights for makeup or work and full length mirrror too. Shoe horn was so handy. Good ammenities. 7 eleven on 4F by the baths, with smoothie machine. Near Namba station, Dontonbori and a lot of stores - perfect location for day trips and last minute shopping before a flight. Cons: Area can feel a bit intimidating to walk alone at night alone, I got approached by a man on the way back from Dontonbori (around 9pm, so wasn't even too late), he had difficultly taking no for an answer so I was constantly watching my back after that - just be cautious as always, ladies. Take into account waiting time at traffic lights, it can be very long if you are in a hurry with suitcases. Impersonal experience, you do most things yourself like check in/out (understandable because of the size) but it would have been nice to be greeted when leaving and coming. Tips: Get the airport limousine, drops you right by the hotel. Baths are more crowded late at night. Watch the videos on the TV for public bath rules and how to put on the yukata. Undress (wear underwear if you feel uncomfortable) and wear the yukata (tie it properly so it doesn't come undone) wiith the black outer jacket and black slippers. Tie your hair up (I used a claw clip) so it does not fall on your shoulders. Use the big plastic bag they give to carry your things in when you go to the bath. I just packed both a big and small towels provided, a hairbrush, fresh undies and my key card - toiletries are provided. Some girls did bring a change of clothes. You can unlock the bath entrance with your keycard. There are lockers with a wristband key to store your stuff after you undress and a water fountain. Only bring your locker key and the small towel into the shower room. If you are shy, you can use the small towel to cover your parts as you walk. Have a quick, hot shower before you enter the bath pools. Don't submerge the small towel, place on or tie around your head. After you bathe, you can properly wash yourself then dry yourself using the small towel before going to your locker. There is also a getting ready station after you change to dry hair and put on lotion.

## Pros: Conveniently located near Osaka Metro's Kitahama Station🚇, just two stops from the Umeda shopping district, and not far from Shinsaibashi. While there aren't many restaurants directly around the hotel, it's primarily surrounded by office buildings and financial institutions, adjacent to the Osaka Stock Exchange. ## Cons: Some staff members were very professional, such as a young gentleman who spoke Chinese. However, some staff had an indifferent attitude, like a middle-aged woman in the restaurant. A few individual employees displayed poor service, lacked a service-oriented mindset, and provided a very unsatisfactory experience – for instance, a young, slender Japanese female employee with her hair in a bun. I hope not to be served by her again. ## Facilities: ① The windows can be opened to a certain degree, which is very useful for regularly ventilating the room and preventing a musty smell. ② The room is small, but the layout is cleverly designed and generally quite functional. However, the shower area is too cramped, making it difficult to turn around, which negatively impacts the user experience. ## Suggestions: It would be great if the breakfast variety could be rotated every 1-2 days, and if the entry cutoff time could be adjusted to 09:30.

Overall, I felt this hotel was better than the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. I'm not sure why the Tokyo Imperial Hotel is always praised – is it just because of its grand lobby? The service in Osaka was excellent. Although the location is a bit out of the way, it offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle. The staff in Tokyo felt less welcoming and a bit distant, even though they were polite. Here, however, there's a charming sense of rustic simplicity. They even upgraded one of our two rooms so we could be closer together. The amenity kit was also better than in Tokyo, where they didn't provide a skincare set.

Overall, it was great! The facilities are complete, the price is good, and the location is excellent, right next to the train station with a convenience store downstairs and directly accessible from the station exit. You can also enjoy the hot springs 24 hours a day. It's very good, though the breakfast was a bit awkward – I went at 9:28 and was told it was no longer available.

This hotel is soooo new and they have an aircon (so we can adjust the temperature easily and switch from heating to cooling easily if we want). The location is the at heart of namba, there are so many things to do around it, easily accessible metro stations and a direct line to KIX. The hotel service was excellent, they helped me receive parcels and cleaned the rooms really well. I would rate the service 10/10. We love their shower head too (so functional and interesting). Highly recommend this place! They don’t have a lot of rooms, so book them before all sold out!