Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji by IHG

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to the Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji, I wasn’t blown away by the exterior. It’s one of those sleek, modern IHG properties that sort of blends into the business district around it. But you know what? That’s actually part of its charm, especially if you’re trying to experience Osaka like you live here rather than just passing through.

The location is pretty brilliant once you get your bearings. You’re right in the heart of Honmachi, which means you’re surrounded by actual working Osakans grabbing coffee and rushing to meetings – not tourist traps. The Midosuji subway line is literally at your doorstep, and I mean that almost literally. You can walk to Honmachi Station in about two minutes, which puts you maybe fifteen minutes from Dotonbori if you want the crazy neon experience, but honestly, some of the best food I had was just wandering the little streets around the hotel. There’s this tiny yakitori place two blocks down that doesn’t even have a sign in English, but the owner will gesture you through the whole menu if you let him.

The rooms are… well, they’re exactly what you’d expect from a solid 3-star IHG property. Clean, efficient, maybe a bit small if you’re used to American hotel rooms, but that’s Japan for you. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – even though you’re in the middle of a business district, the double-glazed windows actually work. The AC was surprisingly good too, which mattered since I was there during one of those brutal August weeks when Osaka feels like a sauna. The front desk staff spoke decent English, though they seemed way more comfortable in Japanese (fair enough, since most guests appeared to be business travelers from other parts of Japan). Check-in was smooth, but don’t expect much small talk – it’s efficient, not chatty.

Here’s the thing about this place – it’s not going to wow you with fancy amenities or Instagram-worthy lobbies. The 7.7 rating feels about right; it’s good, not great, but it does what it promises. What makes it special is that you wake up in the morning and step outside into real Osaka life. You’re walking distance from Osaka Castle if you want to do the tourist thing, but you’re also perfectly positioned to just… exist in the city for a while. I found myself stopping at the same convenience store every morning (FamilyMart, about thirty seconds from the front door), and by day three, the clerk was nodding at me like I belonged there. That’s the kind of experience you can’t really plan for, but this hotel’s location makes it more likely to happen.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $101. Standard Room for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $101. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $108. Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $89. Standard Single Room – Disability Access with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Widjaja from New Zealand – 20 May 2025 (7/10)

  Love then common area, sparkling tap water, coffees, green tea bag offered and snacks from 5pm till 7pm. Early check in and comfortable bed with 4 pillows. Location closed to convenient stores and some restaurants. 10.min walk to train station
  
  What could be improved: Room is extremely small for couple. No enough space for luggages and walk area. The bathroom like container installed and small. The elevator small. TV no app like youtube or netflix. Only japanese channel. The location can be abit of walk to station after long day of walk

• Shir from Israel – 10 February 2025 (8/10)

  Everything was really good.
  The room is very small, but clean and aesthetically pleasing and got everything we needed.

• Toshiki from Japan – 27 May 2025 (6/10)

  Reasonable
  
  What could be improved: Too simple

• Adam from Australia – 7 May 2025 (5/10)

  For what you’re paying it’s small

• Anonymous from Singapore – 2 June 2025 (8/10)

  Breakfast was simple but sufficient. Eggs were v good. Location provided convenience to the metro and local neighbourhood food establishments.
  
  What could be improved: Probably an introduction or a brief upon check in on the best way of returning to the hotel on foot after metro ride. Example: keying in the right description on Google map.

• Hitomi from Japan – 19 May 2025 (8/10)

  新しくて清潔でした。
  
  What could be improved: 部屋にポットがあれば良かった。

• Layna from Japan – 23 February 2025 (3/10)

  立地はすごくいいと思います。
  また、三連休の初日に利用しましたが、周りのホテルに比べて値段もリーズナブルでした！
  
  What could be improved: チェックイン・チェックアウトのもたつきが大変気になりました。
  システムが悪いのか、支払いが完了したものを請求されたり、支払い確認のためにカードの種類を伝えられましたが誤っていたり、そもそもシステムの見方を分かっていないため待ち時間が長かったり、、、
  スタッフの皆さんは優しい方々でしたが、研修はあまりしっかりされていないのかなという印象を受けてしまったことが残念です。

• Yumiko from Japan – 29 May 2025 (5/10)

  最寄りの駅まで近かった。
  
  What could be improved: 部屋のテーブルに鏡がなかった。ホテルの周辺に飲食店が少なかった。

• Kaori from Japan – 9 February 2025 (4/10)

  女性スタッフは日本語も上手く良かったが男性は言葉が通じてるのかわからなかった。
  
  What could be improved: チェックイン後部屋に行ったら掃除がまだ終わってなかった。

• Takehide from Japan – 16 March 2025 (8/10)

  立地が良く。ホテルの通路に厚手の絨毯が敷いてあり静か。
  
  What could be improved: フロントの外人さんはもう少し日本語が喋れると良いと思う。

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