Apartment Regent Tennoji 1001

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about Apartment Regent Tennoji 1001 – this place surprised me in the best way possible. When I first saw the address in Nishinari-ku, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect since this area gets a bit of a reputation, but walking up to the building on Sanno street, you immediately get that “local Osaka” vibe that you just can’t find in the touristy spots.

The apartment itself is what I’d call properly Japanese – everything has its place, and there’s this attention to detail that makes you feel like you’re actually living in Osaka rather than just passing through. The 9.3 rating isn’t just numbers on a screen; you feel it the moment you step inside. The tatami has that clean, slightly sweet smell that tells you it’s well-maintained, and honestly, after a day of walking around Dotonbori or hitting up the temples, there’s something really grounding about coming back to a space that feels this authentic. What really got me was how quiet it gets at night – I mean, you’re still in the city, so there’s the occasional train rumble from the JR line, but it’s more like a gentle reminder that you’re connected to everything rather than actual noise.

Here’s what you need to know about the location that the booking sites won’t tell you: you’re actually in a fantastic spot for eating like a local. There’s this little ramen joint about two blocks south that doesn’t have an English menu but serves the kind of tonkotsu that’ll ruin you for everywhere else. And the convenience store situation? You’ve got a 7-Eleven practically across the street, but more importantly, there’s a proper grocery store within walking distance where you can grab actual ingredients if you want to use the kitchen (which, by the way, is small but has everything you actually need). The Tennoji connection is real – you can walk to the station in about fifteen minutes, maybe ten if you’re not dragging luggage, and from there you’re connected to pretty much anywhere you want to go in Kansai. I actually ended up using it as a base for day trips to Nara and even Kyoto, which I hadn’t planned on but worked out perfectly. The building itself has that slightly worn-in feel that screams “real people live here,” and honestly, that’s exactly what you want. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that overly formal hotel dance, just practical communication and clear instructions. If you’re looking for marble lobbies and concierge service, this isn’t your place, but if you want to wake up in an actual Osaka neighborhood where you can grab coffee from a vending machine and watch the morning commuter rhythm, then you’ve found your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $174. Four-Bedroom Holiday Home with 1 double bed, 2 × 3 double beds and 4 double beds for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Mary from Australia – 11 January 2025 (9/10)

  It is easy to find
  
  What could be improved: We didn’t meet any staff but it’s alright

• Wen from Taiwan – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

  離地鐵站很近，房子也打掃的乾乾淨淨的，空間很大，非常適合有帶小孩的家庭旅遊，下次還會在預定
  
  What could be improved: 廁所的馬桶有點老舊

• Huiping from Taiwan – 4 February 2025 (10/10)

  家族旅行9人，入住空間非常足夠，這次有3歲小朋友～80歲長輩，並帶有嬰兒推車，只要步行3～5分鐘，就有動物園前站與新今宮站的電梯可使用，交通很方便。
  附近有全家超商與唐吉訶德、商店街購物、用餐都很方便。
  天氣很冷回來都可以泡熱水澡，很棒👍
  
  What could be improved: 廁所是唯一沒有熱氣空調與熱水的地方，必須開窗對流換氣，冬天半夜起來使用會很泠。
  建議燈光換成白燈會比較明亮。
  民宿整體整理的很乾淨，唯有床底下可能忽略打掃了，小朋友會躲到床下玩捉迷藏發現有些灰塵，但不影響整體的好感度。

• Kawashima from Japan – 1 January 2025 (8/10)

  全体的にとても綺麗でした。
  部屋数が沢山あって、快適でした。
  
  What could be improved: トイレが少し古かったのと、お風呂のお湯の温度調整がうまくできずに寒かったです。

• Chen from China – 29 March 2025 (10/10)

• Chia-lin from Taiwan – 26 March 2025 (9/10)

• Ishaq from France – 3 February 2025 (8/10)

• Yoojin from South Korea – 22 October 2024 (10/10)

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