Japan Osaka Free and Easy Itinenary : Ookini Hotels Nipponbashi

After a lot of research, we decide to stay at Ookini Hotel Nipponbashi.

Location: This is beside the train station, you can choose to exit 6 which is just the third door from the exit or take exit 10 which has a lift but you have to cross the road. It will be good for elderly or people with difficulty with stairs or wheelchair bounded. It is walking distance to eatery and 5 mins from Kuromon Market, 10 mins from NAmba and Dontobori 

Kitchen: It has a decent kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, 2 stoves and ample cutlery for 4 people. It will be good if you want to cook any snacks or food for kids. 

We used it to cook instant noodles/pasta or any fresh produce we want to try out from the supermarket.  Japan supermarket can be so fun. There is also a big dining table for 4. There is an air conditioner in the kitchen

Bedroom: The bedroom is not very big. There is space for 3 luggages but the luggage also can be left in the kitchen room. The room has another air conditioner or heater. The bed was comfortable.

Balcony/Laundry: There is a washing machine/dryer. ONe packet of washing power is provided. If you do not like to use the dryer, there is a nice little balcony for you to hang your clothes out. And to air the room if it does not smell good.

Closet/Storage: There is a corridor leading to the bedroom. You can close the door of the kitchen to prevent cooking odor from making your clothes and items stink. There are 2 big cupboards, one with hangers and one with shelves. 

Toilet/Shower: The toilet and bathing are in separate room. There is a bath tub. The water pressure and temperature was good. However, I can't be sure about the temperature as I was there during summer. The water is warm without the heater.

We are eligible for a cleaning service for the 6 days when we were there. We did not ask for it as we just wash the towel with the washer/dryer and there was a big rubbish bin outside for us to clear the rubbish.

I enjoy the stay a lot. the location is good as it is beside the train station and there are so many eateries nearby. Family mart and 7-11 are just beside which we can buy our breakfast and eat in the comfort of our room. NAmba and Dontobori are just nearby, we take a stroll back to our apartment. It is not as noisy as staying at Dontobori. The price is also more reasonable for such a big apartment. We did not enquire the staff much about the area as we have no trouble venturing out with our GPS. However, the staff was helpful when we asked for help with some logistics. The room is spacious and comfortable. We have a lot of amenities in the room. The room is not beautiful but is new, clean and practical. This will be good for family, especially those with kids as there need fresh laundry and to cook for kids and also friends travelling in a group it is spacious and private.