First Cabin Midosuji Namba

Location was the best ever !!! Loved that I was so close to everything and as a woman travelling alone - felt so safe. The cabin itself was excellent. Facilities like power point adaptors and a fan good. Loved the pyjamas . Staff lovely and always willing to help. Bathroom facilities excellent and the bonus of washing and machine and drier a godsend. My first onsen - weird at first - but by the 3rd night I couldn't wait to get in and soak my tired feet and body.

Breakfast was quite ordinary but with so much food in abundance all around, it really didn't matter. Would have liked that the TV had at least one English speaking channel. Pity the smoke from adjacent facilities crept into the hotel area but I am not sure what they could do about that.

I loved the hot tub. I didn't realize that the showers were open showers, so after the first night, I just made sure to shower earlier when they're wouldn't be as many people. I also liked the fact that you can enter the hostel from the subway without having to go outside. Every little detail was accounted for, such as the toiletries in the bathrooms, and the availability of extra pillows and blankets. Having humidifiers for individual cabins was also a very nicer touch and I appreciated that housekeeping refilled the reservoir every day.

All the common areas except for the bath and spa area smelled of cigarettes.

Spacious cabin. Spa room includes Western shower. Fresh towels, pyjamas and slippers. Lotions and toiletries in washing areas.