APA HOTEL YODOYABASHI EKIMAE, Osaka – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
APA Hotel Yodoyabashi Ekimae offers 466 rooms, including single, twin, and triple options. Each room has an APA Original 'Cloud Fit' bed, a 27-inch LCD TV with Video-On-Demand (200+ titles), and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include SARAYA silicone-free shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. Rooms feature blackout curtains, an electric bidet seat, and bedside USB ports. Wheelchair-accessible rooms have widened doorways (80cm+) and a bathtub depth of 50cm.
Dining Options
The hotel serves a Japanese and Western breakfast buffet at Restaurant 'Kent East' (B1F) from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Guests can also visit Bar Kent, a bakery café, or order in-room massage services (reception hours: 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.). Nearby, Dotonbori's takoyaki and okonomiyaki stalls are a 15-minute train ride away.
Leisure & Facilities
The hotel has a public hot tub with an open-air bath (B1F, free for guests) open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Other amenities include a coin laundry, vending machines (floors 1, 3, 7, 11, 14), and a microwave (3F). The Relaxation Salon 'DAY SPA allumer' offers massages and treatments.
Location & Access
The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Exit 11). It's 10 minutes by train to Shin-Osaka Station and 40 minutes from Kansai Airport via the Haruka Express. Nearby attractions include Osaka Castle (35-minute train ride), Shinsaibashi Shopping Street (15 minutes), and Universal Studios Japan (7 km away).
Services & Policies
Front desk services include luggage storage (no in-room safes) and AED equipment. Daily room cleaning reuses bed linens for sustainability. Parking is available (first-come, first-served; 2,500 JPY/night for vehicles under 4.8m long). Free Wi-Fi covers all areas, and check-out is via express drop box. Children under 6 stay free when sharing a bed.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Trouser press
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel's location is quite ideal for exploring Kyoto and enjoying food trips in Namba and the surrounding area. The rooms, while a bit small and stuffy for two people, offer basic comfort. The service was friendly and prompt. The dining options were decent with a standard buffet but lacked variety. Easy access to public transport and dining places nearby makes it convenient. However, the rooms are slightly cramped and lack adequate space for movement.
The hotel is conveniently located near Yodoyabashi subway station, making it easy to explore Osaka attractions. The service is accommodating and provides easy access to the subway. The dining options offer a variety of Japanese dishes, but the air-conditioning cannot be adjusted. Overall, a decent stay with a few drawbacks.
The hotel is conveniently located near the Yodoyabashi subway station, making it easy to get around. The rooms are on the smaller side, and some may find them stuffy if the window isn't opened. The service is friendly and accommodating, although language barriers may arise. The dining options around the hotel are varied, offering a range of choices for guests.
The hotel rooms were all class even compared to other hotels in Japan, though the bed was too small to fit both of us comfortably, especially for the price of 17.000 yen per night. The service, particularly during my first day's breakfast, was a bit rude, and the owner was unhelpful when I asked for an umbrella on rainy days. However, the location was fantastic being easily reachable from the local train station and close to Dotonbori. The dining experience was splendid, with an extensive buffet of hot/cold East/West food and excellent quality and variety throughout the week.