Having visited Osaka before (stayed in Shinsaibashi), we were open to trying a different base for our explorations. This hotel had just opened in March 2011 I believe and we picked up a room on sale for around $54 per night for 3 nights. The hotel was definitely new and well presented with wi-fi in the lobby and your usual vending machines throughout. We didn't eat at the restaurant so I can't comment on that but the room was standard size - on the small side but perfect for 2 of us for 3 nights. The hotel was a little tricky to find at first as there are other Hearton hotels in the area that are better known so locals are no help for directions (although they tried). The church end up being what led us there - it is right next door and very distinctive. We found the hotel a great base as it is very close to Osaka station making it easy for subway, bus and train travel. It is also near some great shops, bars and restaurants - Zara, The Hub chain etc. I liken it to the Vibe hotel chain in Australia - basic but nice enough for a business traveller. We would definitely stay here again - great price, clean, secure, helpful staff.

I chose this hotel because it is more budget friendly than the same standard hotels in Namba or Umeda area and its location isn't far of Umeda. The room I booked is twin bed room. The room itself is small yet super clean. Most room area is occupied by beds. On the other hand, bathroom is of standard size with proper bath tub. The hotel provides free cable internet. The staffs are very helpful and polite.
What I like about this hotel is it is very convenient to travel outside Osaka. I mostly travel by subway and the hotel is about 2 minutes and 10 minutes walk from Nakatsu and Umeda station, respectively, on Midosuji line (red line). Although, there are lots of stairs if using Nakatsu station. I'd recommend to use Umeda station if carrying lugguges.
If you come from Nakatsu station, using exit 4 and you 'll see Starbucks on your left. Keep Starbucks to your left while walking the street. There is a little slop on the left footpath, then you'll see Family Mart on your left. Walk for about 1 mintue more, you'll cross the small street then stop. The hotel is on your right. If you look up, you'll see hotel name in Japanese. Printing Japanese name of the hotel'll be very helpful when asking direction.

Booked a small double bed room for 2 nights, but was in for a pleasant surprise when the hotel upgraded us at no cost to a barrier free room for the convenience of my husband who's in a wheelchair. The room was probably slightly bigger than what we had initially booked, but the toilet size was fantastic! bathtub with jacuzzi function.. how nice! Located just 10min walk to Umeda station, 15mins to JR Osaka station, lots of shopping and eating places nearby. Nice hotel to recommend and revisit on our next Osaka stay.

I travelled to Osaka to participate in the Osaka Marathon. The hotel was on the list of approved hotels from the organisers. It's location was good, just 3 -4 minutes walk from Nakatsu Subway station on the Midosuji line. One station away from Umeda station on the same line. Easy 10 minute walk to JR Station and Umeda station. You can get the airport Limo bus from New Hanku Hotel, just next to Umeda and JR stations. The directions on the hotel website from Nakatsu station are out of date. As you exit Nakatsu through exit 4, you will find Starbucks directly on your left, walk 10 metres to first street and turn left, you will walk for about 50 metres past a Family Mart on your left and another 25 metres and then look to your right at about 2 o'clock and there you have it....your hotel. The reception staff did not have much English, they relied on one staff member to deal with English speaking guests, however, this did not stop them being very helpful. My package included two Breakfast vouchers, but because I had to leave early to get to the Marathon start, they agreed that I could use one voucher for lunch. I asked for a non smoking room, and was put on the top floor (18th floor) which was a non smoking floor. I had ordered a single room, it was small, but big enough for me, with enough room to move about. Bed was comfortable, free internet (cable) worked great. TV only had one English channel (BBC), for two nights that wa fine. Small fridge in the room, which was enough to store my food stuff bought at the Family Mart and at the Isetan Department store in JR Station....great food selection there. I would recommend the Japanese Breakfast over the American Breakfast, much more interesting and appetising. The resturant at lunch time wa used mainly by local office workers and was good value for money. I would stay in this hotel again, good value for money and good location, plus very new and modern.