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Nestled in the vibrant heart of Dōtonbori, Osaka, the Vessel Inn Namba offers an inviting retreat for travelers seeking both comfort and convenience. Just a stone's throw away from the bustling streets filled with neon lights and tantalizing street food, this hotel is a gateway to experiencing the lively culture of Osaka. With its modern amenities and a touch of Japanese hospitality, guests can enjoy a memorable stay that feels like home away from home.

The Vessel Inn Namba features simply furnished rooms that are designed for relaxation after a day of exploring. Each room is equipped with comfortable bedding, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Guests can enjoy stunning views of Dōtonbori, a sight that adds a magical touch to their stay. The hotel also offers essential amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, a guest laundry facility, and a cozy breakfast area to kickstart your day.

While the hotel offers a delightful breakfast spread, the true culinary adventure begins just outside its doors. Dōtonbori is renowned for its street food culture, and guests can indulge in local delicacies such as takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancakes). For those looking to sip on something refreshing, the nearby bars serve a variety of local sake and craft beers, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Conveniently located at 2-chōme-2-18 Dōtonbori, the Vessel Inn Namba places guests in the midst of Osaka's vibrant atmosphere. The iconic Glico Man sign and the bustling Dōtonbori Canal are just a short walk away, making it easy to immerse yourself in the local culture. Visitors can also explore nearby attractions such as the Osaka Castle and the bustling shopping district of Shinsaibashi, perfect for those looking to experience the best of Osaka.

One of the standout features of the Vessel Inn Namba is its complimentary drinks service from 2 PM to 7 PM, allowing guests to unwind with a variety of beverages after a day of exploration. Additionally, the hotel’s friendly staff is always ready to assist, ensuring a pleasant stay for every guest. A fun fact: the hotel is designed with a focus on sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly practices throughout its operations.

What is the check-in time at Vessel Inn Namba?

 Check-in starts at 3 PM, allowing guests to settle in comfortably.

 Yes, a complimentary breakfast is offered to all guests.

 Yes, the hotel has a guest laundry facility for convenience.

Whether you're in Osaka for a quick getaway or an extended stay, the Vessel Inn Namba is your perfect base for exploring the city's rich culture and culinary delights. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Dōtonbori right at your doorstep. Book your stay today and immerse yourself in the heart of Osaka!

Simply furnished rooms in a streamlined hotel offering breakfast, Wi-Fi & guest laundry facilities.

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We stayed for 5 nights and we loved our stay. Desk staff were great, breakfast and drink staff were great, cleaning staff great. Super comfortable beds and pillows. (We ordered a couple of those pillows) Our room had a view of Dotonbori. The location was ideal for us, close to everything.
Water pressure could be low depending on the busy times. We just adjusted our usage.
We would definitely stay here again.
Oh, nice coin laundry machines very reasonably priced.
The complimentary drinks 2pm-7pm were a nice touch and a huge selection of different alcohol is available.
Great restaurants literally feet from the front doors and a nice Lawson less then one minute away by foot. You can crawl there after the drinks! 😅

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The location of the hotel was fantastic, and we really appreciated the ability to quickly walk to most of Osaka's best tourist spots. It was also quite clean and felt new. The rooms definitely had their quirks, though. The bathroom had a smell that would not go away with airing out or cleaning it. The refrigerator froze anything placed in it no matter what setting it was on. We had a room on the top floor, which gave a nice view but the elevators took a long time to reach it each time. Elevators also stopped at the second floor front desk every time they went up, which took extra time. Overall, I would stay again if I needed to, but I would look into other hotels in the same area first.

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It is difficult to find a hotel and opinions on comfort and cleanliness are subjective.

Hotel overall- Staff was respectful and helpful. Not everyone speaks English but translate apps are really helpful. Cleanliness of hotel is very clean. Did not see random hairs, dirt in corners or dirty walls. We’d give it a 10/10.

Laundry - laundry room was clean and had ice and vending machine available. The detergent is included in the machine, so no need to buy any. It was 100 yen to wash, 300 yen to dry. There are not many hooks / hangers in the room so keep that in mind for line drying. 10/10

Room - very small. We stayed in 2 room types, both with double beds. Both very small with not much space for 2 people to be moving around. Luggage storage goes under the bed. Bathroom is also small but has a small soaking tub. All very clean upon arrival. 8/10

We are 170 and 187 so maybe felt smaller to us as my partner was too long for the bed and his feet would hang off.

Bed- this is the must important part of a hotel room for us. My partner and I prefer medium soft and medium firm… but this bed was hard. We would say on a scale from soft(1) to concrete (10) this bed would be 9/10 in firmness. The pillow did not help either as it was hard and flat.  As a side sleeper my hips hurt every morning upon waking. We realize beds are not generally soft in Japan but just something to keep in mind.

Breakfast / drinks - breakfast was just okay. It’s enough to fill you but maybe not worth it since there is a Lawson’s just outside. The staff keeps it full of food and clean as people come and go. 6/10

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We checked into room 1407 two days ago. The location of this hotel is excellent, just a crossing away from Dotonbori and the staff is polite and nice.

However, the pillow is hard and flat. Having at least two pillow per person would be nice.

Worst of all, our toilet stinks of urine and I'm not sure why. We've sprayed water on the toilet floor, washed out the tub and sink but the stink remains. In addition, the bidet is also pretty weak in terms of water pressure.

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Overall, the hotel was good. It was in a great location. Looks brand new but the most disappointing was that the hotel did not have coffee in the room but luckily i had free breakfast so i took advantage of it. Sadly the breakfast opened at 6am and i went in at 6:15am and everything was cold even the meat product was cold. The only good thing was the coffee. The bed was comfy but the bathroom had a smell to it.

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