GRIDS PREMIUM HOTEL OSAKA NAMBA

There are so many things to love about this hotel. 1. The hotel accepts luggage delivery services! We sent our suitcases from Tokyo to Osaka using Yamato Transport, and when we arrived early on our check-in day, the hotel kindly held the additional baggage we had with us. Traveling without the burden of heavy luggage made our journey so much more enjoyable, and best of all, when we returned, all our luggage was already waiting in our room. It truly felt like a premium experience. 2. The hotel has English-speaking staff! While not a necessity—since you can always find ways to communicate—it was incredibly convenient and reassuring to be able to converse easily, especially when knowing little to no Japanese. 3. The biggest reason we chose this hotel was its prime location near Namba Station (Nankai Line) just a five-minute walk away. Since it's the terminal station, boarding at the first stop ensures you can get a seat which is advantageous as it a 44 minute ride to KIX. Additionally, the metro station is just around the corner, which is what you primarily use to explore the city, making it really convenient. 4. The room size is above average and the price is competitive, even when compared to the surrounding options. Plus, this has all the perks I mentioned. If I visit Osaka again, this will definitely be my #1 choice.

Location was really close to Nankai Namba station, so taking the rapi:t train to and from KIX was easy. Namba subway station with access to a few lines is also easily walkable, so its a great base to explore Osaka and Nara. Was able to leave luggage at lobby as we were too early for check-in, and when we returned, the bags are already in the rooms. There are only 3 coin laundry washer/dryer, but was lucky that I happen to always find an available machine when I needed it. The twin rooms were big and clean and everything was new and well-maintained.

The location is convenient to Namba Station and accessible to convenience store. It's also a few minutes walk to Dotonbori :) The room that we got was spacious enough for 2 people. The beds were comfortable and you can store the luggages under the bed.

1. 1 minute away from 3 trains stations. 2. 1 train away from Namba station, meaning you are 1 train from the airport. 3. Beds are super comfy. 4. So many freebies like instant coffee, toiletries, etc 5. Clean bathroom. 6. Fast and reliable internet. Important for digital nomads! 7. Towels are being replaced daily. 8. Staffs can speak english enough to bridge the gaps 9. Coin-operated laundry machines are super helpful plus it has english instructions. 10. There 3 combinis and local restaurants around the hotel.

I looked for a city hotel that next to Namba, as I took a dawn flight to KIX and wanted to reach the hotel to leave my baggage asap. So this hotel met my expectation while it is clean, comfy, looks new, modern, with good location and friendly services (baggage storage, currency exchange, etc.). The breakfast smelled good too though I didn't try. Walkable distance (10 mins) to Kizu Market was also a good reason for me to have chose this hotel.