We booked two rooms (one for ourselves and one for our two adult children) at Fraser Osaka in January 2012 for 3 nights. Its location across the road from the Nankai station, 5 minutes walk from the subway and 10 minutes walk from the JR station means you have access to all parts of Osaka at your finger tips. The size of the rooms, the fact they are self contained (allowing you to eat in and do some washing if necessary - thanks DM) and cleanliness of the place, the friendly and excellent service by the staff (most of whom spoke English), the breakfast inclusion and restaurant all add up to make this a must stay place for your next visit to Osaka. There are many eating shopping opportunities nearby. We arrived late in the evening and after checking in and unpacking headed out for something to eat. We didn't go far as opposite the hotel was a noodle restaurant which served us the best noodles (and beer) we had on our holiday. All up impossible to go past for your next trip.

Lovely place to stay, we were on 10th floor. Quiet, helpful staff, handy to major train station. Four stops on from Shin station, not far. Lots of food places handy, and Family Mart (like 7-11). Breakfast extremely basic, but that is a good thing .... You need a light start to keep room for all the great choices you have available to you later! We sometimes bought takeaway's back, nice to relax.

This was the first hotel we stayed in on our 2 week trip to Japan and I am so glad we booked it! The room was HUGE by Japan standards and it had absolutely everything we needed. Including a massive bed, TV with english channels, washer/dryer, crokery/cutlery and a short walk to many attractions. Staff were so friendly and helpful, breakfast isn't anything fancy but more than enough to start the day with. The hotel was such good value for money. It is literally across the road from the Namba station and the Namba park shopping precint. Approx. $30 taxi rise to Shin-Osaka station and about a $20 taxi to Osaka Castle, you could of caught the bus/subway but it was easier with bags for us to catch taxi's.

The surrounding area in Namba and Dotonbori is only a 5-10 minute walk away, there are so many shops/places to eat and things to see in that area so we spent nearly all our time there. I would highly recommend the Ramen place across the road and having a look around in the basement level (food court) of Takashimaya Department Store (5 minute walk away). Make sure you visit the canal at night with all the neon signs in full display.

Catch the train from the airport straight to Namba - it noly takes half an hour or so!

Stayed 3 nights in October 2011.

My husband and I along with our 22 month old son stayed at this hotel for 2 days. The room and bathroom are spacious and their washing machines and kitchen sink was perfect for us to use for all the cleaning at the end of our trip. It is not a typical japan hotel, the layout and furniture are north american style with ikea style furniture ( with better quality).The location is great, next to a huge shopping mall and the subway, and the staff were so helpful they helped us bring the luggage to the mall! The free breakfast is limited but sufficient considering the price. We would love to go back again soon.