Hotel the Lutheran

The hotel is conveniently located near popular tourist attractions, with convenience stores and restaurants right around the corner. However, I don't know whether it's because it's near the end of the year. A few fire trucks were driven by late at night, and my room wasn't soundproof enough for the screaming sirens.

The staff was very accomodating. He let us check-in early than the usual time which is highly appreciated. The place is clean but could use air freshener as upon entering the corridor from the lift one can smell something “damp”, one could get used to it after awhile though. Food was great if one is not fussy, a combination of Japanese and a bit of Western cuisine. I’ll definitely recommend the place to friends and family if they want to see Osaka Castle as it’s conveniently close by. Big thank you to all the staff of the hotel.

Clean room and bathroom with daily cleaning. 3 signs can be put up on the door: cleaning needed, cleaning not needed or do not disturb. I didn't interact with the staff more than for check-in and checkout, but the reception is always manned and they greet you whenever you leave or come back to the hotel. Check-in and checkout both went well. They've got regular amenities, the only things worth mentioning being no toiletries (like toothbrush, etc., just the single glass on the counter), but otherwise the bathroom is also well furnished. A small fridge and various explanations available in English as well made for a nice stay. Location wise it's ideal for sightseeing, with it being right near Osaka Castle and the Museum of History as well as being a direct line from the aquarium on the western side. Only one change of metro is necessary from Shin-Osaka where the shinkansen will bring you if you're coming by train, for a trip or less than 30 minutes from the station. There's a konbini right at the corner with various restaurants filling the streets, including a Coco Ichiban curry, at least two okonomiyaki places and a French restaurant. They have breakfast available for an additional price, which I didn't test but didn't sound too bad for around 1,000 yen. In short it's hard to find any actual flaw with this hotel if you're looking to visit Osaka during the day.