remm Shin-Osaka

I loved the fact that it was inside the shin-Osaka station, so I didn’t have to leave the building to travel around. The hotel was super tiny, expected of Japan hotel rooms, but it had everything I needed, except a body cream. PS- If you book rooms that connect, the rooms are on the floor where they all have the same view: AC units. Don’t expect any other views.

This was our second stay here during this trip, mainly because the location is excellent. It’s very convenient for last-minute snack shopping before checking out. The rooms are compact, but we managed our luggage and got around comfortably. We learnt how best to place our items :) I would stay here again for the convenience, but the check-in process could be improved. It took much longer than expected, with multiple steps involving different counters and terminals before the check-in and tourist tax payment were completed.

Convenient location

First of all, if you’re arriving at Shin-Osaka by Shinkansen, look for the North Exit. Once you’re heading that way, the hotel is signed on the overhead direction boards. Take the lift up to reception on floor 12. I was greeted by the friendliest, smiliest staff member who made everything a doddle. As is normal, there’s a big selection of amenities at reception in case you’ve forgotten anything. I had paid for breakfast so the system printed me out a receipt to take to the Vietnamese restaurant on floor 3 of the station, just near the hotel entrance. The room I had is best described as compact and bijou, but contained everything I needed as a solo traveller. The most interesting thing is that due to the way the room’s laid out, when sitting on the toilet, you get a good view out of the bedroom window! There is a roller blind in case you’re worried about anyone seeing you through your 16th floor window. All in all, good value for money and a great location for onward travel.