Bijou Suites Pieces

Hotel Description

You know what really surprised me about Bijou Suites Pieces? It’s tucked away in Tengachaya, which honestly isn’t where most tourists end up, but that’s actually what makes it kind of perfect. I mean, you’re getting a real slice of Osaka life here – not the polished, tourist-friendly version, but the neighborhood where salarymen grab their morning coffee and kids walk to school past tiny corner shops that have been there forever.

The hotel itself is clean and modern in that understated Japanese way, nothing flashy but everything works exactly like it should. The suites are surprisingly spacious for Osaka (and I mean actually spacious, not “spacious for Japan” which usually means you can fully extend your arms), with little kitchenettes that come in handy if you want to try cooking with ingredients from the local markets. The staff at check-in were genuinely helpful – not just polite, but they actually seemed to care about making sure I knew how to get around. One woman even drew me a little map showing the quickest route to Shinsekai, which saved me probably twenty minutes of wandering around looking lost. The area around the hotel is honestly more interesting than I expected. Tengachaya station is right there, so you’re connected to the rest of Osaka without any fuss, but in the evening when things quiet down, you get this nice residential vibe. There’s a fantastic little ramen shop about two blocks away that I stumbled into on my second night – the kind of place with only eight seats and a chef who’s been perfecting the same broth recipe for decades. You won’t find it in any guidebook, but the hotel staff knew about it, which tells you something about how connected they are to the neighborhood.

The only minor thing I’d mention is that weekend mornings can get a bit lively with families heading out for the day, but honestly, that’s part of the charm. You’re staying somewhere real, not in some sterile hotel bubble. The rooms are well soundproofed anyway, so unless you’re the type who wakes up at the slightest sound, it’s really not an issue. What I loved most was how the place strikes this balance – professional and comfortable enough that you feel taken care of, but unpretentious enough that you don’t feel like you’re paying for a bunch of amenities you’ll never use. It’s the kind of spot where you can actually relax and feel like you’re living in Osaka for a few days rather than just passing through. The 8.3 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be luxury, it’s just really good at being exactly what it is.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $87. Three-Bedroom Apartment #03 with 2 × 1 double bed, 3 futon beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $87. Three-Bedroom Apartment #02 with 2 × 1 double bed, 3 futon beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $87. Two-Bedroom Apartment #01 with 1 double bed, 1 futon bed, 3 futon beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Paul from Japan – 6 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location, furniture, spaciousness. Sofa was a particularly rare fine in Japan. Ease of access to two subway lines and a main line railway.
  
  What could be improved: As is always the case the Japan pillows are like paper and offer little to no support.
  Understand it is an old property but a severe lack of electrical sockets and their locations weren’t to be desired.
  The panel for the boiler wasn’t in an intuitive location.
  Property was on fourth floor but didn’t see any description in advance of there not being a lift.

• Erana from New Zealand – 30 April 2025 (9/10)

  Nice quiet location, a few minutes walk from the nearest station. Family mart and Kura sushi within a few minutes walk. Accomodation comfortable for my family of 4 adults and had everything we needed. Would definately stay again.
  
  What could be improved: No elevator but that did not put off my stay. Would stay again

• Ana from Australia – 30 April 2025 (9/10)

  Comfortable three bedroom apartment, 3 air conditioners, washing machine, very comfortable beds and large dida. Excellent location, close to the subway, 2 supermarkets, local eateries, even a French coffee shop with amazing choice of pastries. 7/11 and Family Mart on every corner.
  
  What could be improved: There was no elevator, and the apartment was on the 3rd floor. However, it was a great value for money for a family of 4 (2 adult children)

• Mei from Australia – 22 April 2025 (9/10)

  The location is great, the facility is good.
  
  What could be improved: I knocked my head on the light in the living room a couple of times during my stay. The shared water tap between the sink and tub can be fidgety.

• Fiona from Australia – 15 April 2025 (9/10)

  We travelled with 4 adults and 1 child and found the accommodation to be very comfortable. It was very well located and accessible to the train line that will take you to Osaka. It was a small easy walk from the train line and we found many restaurants and mini Marts close by. We would definitely recommend staying in these appartments.

• Vinnie from Australia – 15 April 2025 (7/10)

  Great location and close to train station.
  Basic but neat.
  Just keep in mind that the apartment we had was the top floor.
  That means 4 flights of stairs to get luggage up.

• Goh from Malaysia – 11 April 2025 (8/10)

  Convenient for food
  
  What could be improved: Need to go to the third floor by stairs 😭

• Julia from New Zealand – 18 January 2025 (9/10)

  Stayed during winter and was able to keep warm in this accommodation. The shower and toilet were separate which was very quite convenient. Extra quilts were kept in the cupboard in one of the rooms to be used if cold (but weren't necessary as the heating worked well). A powerbank was even provided by the accommodation!
  
  What could be improved: One of the rooms didn't have heating but there were extra blankets in the cupboard so it wasn't an issue. The ventilation in the shower/bathroom isn't the best but not as bad as other reviews made it out to be. Needed to flush the toilet multiple times, as the water pressure seemed relatively low and unable to flush everything fully at times.

• Norizakin from Malaysia – 25 December 2024 (8/10)

  The house confortable
  
  What could be improved: To climb Stairs 3 level. No lift. And the staff keep email me to pay extra charges just for extra one person with no bed. They keep bothering us with emails for payment.

• Violet from Japan – 14 November 2024 (7/10)

  Great spot for a bunch of friends, comfortable beds
  
  What could be improved: I wish we did not have to check out at 10 AM on Sunday because we would've liked to rest more

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