Smile Hotel Namba, Osaka

My stay at the hotel was a mix of comfort and convenience. The rooms, although a bit small, were generally clean, but being near the elevator made me uncomfortable at times. The staff, while always helpful and friendly, seemed a bit distant based on Japanese standards. The hotel's location was great, just a short walk from Sakuragawa subway station, making it easy to explore the Namba area. The dining experience was surprisingly nice, with tasty Japanese-style meals. However, the language barrier was evident as the staff were not familiar with English. Overall, a standard stay with a few ups and downs.

The hotel is conveniently located near the Sakuragawa stop, just a short walk from the subway station, making it a superb choice for travelers. The rooms, although small like many other Japanese hotels, come with complete amenities and the possibility to open the window. The service provided by the friendly and accommodating staff, despite not all being familiar with English, was very helpful. The dining experience offers Japanese-style meals, which may not suit all tastes but was quite nice. The facilities at the hotel are well-equipped and maintained, although not near the Namba area.

The hotel has its ups and downs. The rooms are tiny, even by Japanese standards, and lack space for one person's suitcase comfortably. However, they provide LAN access, although Wi-Fi is missing. The service, particularly for extra requests like pillows, was very helpful, but some staff members were borderline rude. The location is convenient, just a short walk from Sakuragawa subway station, ideal for getting around but not close to the vibrant Namba area. The dining experience offers simple but delicious Japanese-style meals. Overall, a mixed bag but with some positives to consider.

My stay at this hotel was a mixed experience. While the room was small but adequate, providing a good night's rest thanks to working Wi-Fi and effective AC once I figured it out, I found the cleanliness lacking. The staff, although weirdly concerned at first, turned out to be very helpful and friendly, making my stay pleasant. The location, just a short walk from Sakuragawa subway station and near other rail lines, was superb. The dining was better than expected in Japanese style, but might not suit all tastes. Overall, a value-for-money option with some minor drawbacks.