Bijou Suites Next

Bijou Suites Next Overview

You know what struck me first about Bijou Suites Next? The name actually makes sense once you’re there – it really does feel like a smaller, more intimate version of what you’d expect from a typical Osaka hotel. I stumbled across this place on Kawarayamachi street while wandering around Chuo-ku, and honestly, the location is pretty solid if you want to feel like you’re staying where locals actually hang out, not just in some tourist bubble.

The building itself is nothing fancy – I mean, it’s a 3-star place, so you’re not expecting marble lobbies or anything – but there’s something refreshingly straightforward about it. The suites (and they actually are proper suites, not just regular rooms with a fancy name) have this clean, minimalist thing going on that works well in the compact space. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays, even though you’re right in the middle of everything. The walls must be decent because I barely heard my neighbors, which is honestly rare in this price range in Osaka.

Here’s the thing about the location that the booking sites don’t tell you – you’re basically a five-minute walk from Namba, but you’re on the slightly quieter side of things. There’s a Family Mart literally around the corner, which became my best friend for late-night snacks and morning coffee. The area gets pretty lively in the evenings (there are some good izakayas nearby that locals frequent), but it settles down by around 11 PM, so you can actually sleep. I noticed the hotel gets busier during festival seasons – I was there during a quieter month in spring and had no issues with availability or crowded common areas.

The staff… well, they’re helpful enough, though English isn’t everyone’s strong suit. Check-in was smooth, and they’ve got this little system where they text you (if you want) about housekeeping schedules, which I thought was actually pretty considerate. The cleaning is thorough – I extended my stay by two days and they were flexible about it, no weird fees or bureaucracy. One small thing that bugged me was the elevator – it’s one of those tiny ones that fits maybe three people max, so if you’re traveling with lots of luggage, you might be making multiple trips.

What really sells this place for me is that it feels like staying in a neighborhood rather than a hotel district. There’s a small shrine tucked away on a side street that I discovered just by wandering around in the morning, and the whole area has this lived-in quality where you see people heading to work, kids going to school, that kind of real city life. The 7.1 rating seems about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. If you’re the type who wants to explore Osaka from a base that feels authentic rather than polished, and you don’t need a concierge or room service, this place works really well.

Bijou Suites Next Accommodations

Reviews of Bijou Suites Next

• Francesco from Finland – 19 July 2024 (8/10)

  Location of the apartment

• Cynthia from Finland – 18 March 2024 (8/10)

  The location was superb, the bed was comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: The wifi was so bad! Couldn't watch anything without reloading pausing.
  
  The floor planning of this hotel was very interesting; sink behind the bedroom door.

• Anonymous from Spain – 21 January 2025 (9/10)

  Nice apartment. Very clean and it has everything you need. The location is also great.
  
  The best feature is that there is a lot of space compared to other stays in Japan.
  
  What could be improved: It's a little difficult to close the door with the lock.

• Ceren from Turkey – 18 December 2024 (8/10)

  the location was incredible, i enjoyed the privacy of the property, the area was extremely quiet so everything was perfect

• Bacani from Japan – 18 September 2023 (8/10)

  Location is very accessible in main Osaka district
  
  What could be improved: No washing machine other than that ok

• Abid from Japan – 25 September 2024 (9/10)

  The location is excellent, and the property offers almost everything you might need. It's very convenient. The price was quite reasonable considering the advantages of the property.
  
  What could be improved: The cleanliness was not perfect. Some trash was left behind on the balcony and under the bed, and a few areas were dusty. However, I don’t think this is a common issue; it may have been an oversight. I’m confident they will be more attentive in the future.

• John from Japan – 1 March 2025 (2/10)

  What could be improved: This accommodation opens by a code in the door, and someone accessed the room while we were gone. We left for sightseeing and when we got back the lights were all on and our luggage was clearly searched through, with clothes lying all around the apartment. They took a bra and female underwear out from both a backpack and a bag of dirty clothes. When we contacted the property about if the access code is changed after each guest, they only mentioned that it is changed "regularly", and that none of their staff had entered. This was an incredibly uncomfortable experience, and we would not recommend staying here.

• Pierre from France – 27 May 2025 (7/10)

  What could be improved: Wifi pas optimal + tapis de bain manquant

• Marie-line from France – 11 April 2025 (7/10)

  Système de digicode reçu la veille. Simple d'accès ensuite.

• Chien from Taiwan – 9 April 2025 (8/10)

  步行十分鐘左右就是心齋橋的區域
  附近還有24小時的玉出超市
  有連身鏡
  房間也大 打開29寸行李箱沒問題
  
  What could be improved: 浴室滿小的，房間擺設都有灰塵，其餘該乾淨的地方都乾淨

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