The hotel staff is incredibly friendly, helpful, open minded and kind. Unlike some Japanese family owned accommodation, this hotel never infringes your privacy. Easy going. You will feel at home straight after the arrival. Easy access to the city centre and virtually every key sightseeing spot. Yet, it is calm and peaceful, where you will forget that you are actually... More

This is quite a good place to stay. It is fairly quiet even though it is in the middle of the city. The rooms are clean and tidy and the people are very nice. Good value for money.

The hotel is quite good in terms of: price - we found it to be reasonable cleanliness - yes, it was quite clean. Rooms were cleaned everyday. Airconditioning (heater) needed a bit of cleaning but it was fine nonetheless. Bathrooms were clean and towels replaced regularly. bathrooms come with a mini bath tub. breakfast - although they served the same... More

Firstly, I would like to say that all I usually need from hotel is clean bed and room, hot water and Internet access - these (together with price and location) are my main criteria for rating hotel value. I don't care if hotel has pool, room service, fancy rooms and lobby or superb view. I want to do some sight-seeing... More

I stayed at Family Inn Fifty's in Osaka in 2007. I really liked the pre-recorded American popular music from the 1950's and 1960's that they play in the lobby!! I'd been in Japan for almost a month, and I really missed the English language, so this was a welcome cultural immersion in a Japanese image of America. Not surprisingly, I... More