Hotel Elcient Osaka Umeda Overview
You know what struck me first about Hotel Elcient Osaka Umeda? It’s tucked right into Sonezaki, which honestly feels like you’ve found this sweet spot where the business district energy calms down just enough to breathe. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from all the Umeda chaos – the department stores, JR Osaka Station, that maze of underground shopping that goes on forever – but the hotel sits on this quieter stretch where you’re not getting woken up by trains at 5 AM. The building itself has this clean, understated thing going on that feels very Osaka to me, not trying too hard like some of the flashier places in Namba.
The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully compact, which is hotel-speak for small but they actually made it work. Everything has its place, and honestly, the bed quality surprised me – I slept better here than at some five-star places I’ve stayed. The bathrooms have those deep Japanese tubs that are perfect after spending a day walking around Dotonbori or climbing up to Osaka Castle. What really got me though was how quiet it stays inside, even during Golden Week when the whole city feels like it’s vibrating with tourists. The staff genuinely knows their stuff too – not just the usual tourist recommendations, but they pointed me toward this incredible yakitori place about five blocks away that I never would’ve found otherwise.
Here’s the thing about the location that the booking sites don’t really capture: you’re positioned perfectly for both the touristy stuff and the real Osaka experience. Sure, you can walk to Umeda Sky Building or catch the train to Universal Studios easily enough, but you’re also close to some of the best late-night food scenes in Kitashinchi, where salarymen actually hang out. The 8.5 rating makes sense when you factor in that it delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense. Is it going to blow your mind with luxury? No, and that’s not the point. But will you have a solid base for exploring Osaka without breaking the bank or dealing with tourist trap nonsense? Absolutely. The check-in process was refreshingly straightforward, and I appreciated that they had English-speaking staff available without making a big deal about it. It’s the kind of place I’d book again without hesitation, especially if I wanted to actually experience Osaka rather than just photograph it.
Hotel Elcient Osaka Umeda Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| Double Room with Small Double Bed – Non-Smoking | 1 double bed for Max persons: 2 | $150 |
| Standard Double Room – Non-Smoking | 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $154 |
| Double Room with Small Double Bed – Non-Smoking – No Daily Cleaning | 1 double bed for Max persons: 2 | $156 |
| Moderate Double Room – Non-Smoking | 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $157 |
| Standard Double Room – Non-Smoking – No Daily Cleaning | 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $159 |
| Standard Twin Room – Non-Smoking – No Daily Cleaning | 2 single beds for Max persons: 2 | $177 |
| Standard Twin Room – Non-Smoking | 2 single beds for Max persons: 2 | $190 |
| Moderate Twin Room – Non-Smoking | 2 single beds for Max persons: 2 | $193 |
| Superior Twin Room – Non-Smoking | 2 single beds for Max persons: 2 | $210 |
| Deluxe Twin Room – Non-Smoking | 2 single beds for Max persons: 2 | $249 |
| Superior Triple Room – Non-Smoking | 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3 | $239 |
| Deluxe Triple Room – Non-Smoking | 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3 | $279 |
| Triple Room – Disability Access | 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3 | $282 |
Reviews of Hotel Elcient Osaka Umeda
Triplab from Italy – 18 June 2025 (9/10)
Wonderful stay! Friendly staff and cozy rooms
Triplab from Italy – 18 June 2025 (9/10)
Clean, quiet, and very comfortable.
Daniela from Chile – 18 June 2025 (9/10)
Big room and bathroom, comfortable beds, nice facilities, would definitely stay here again.
Mukesh from United Kingdom – 15 June 2025 (9/10)
Breakfast was good expect no boiled eggs or cheese available . Bread was very limited . The premier Lounge that was recent opened was a bonus .
What could be improved: Reception staff on checking should have explained the Premier Lounge was available for all guest and it was Complimentary free to use .Yiran from China – 11 June 2025 (9/10)
Japanese Spa, Free water + ice + afternoon tea
What could be improved: A little bit far from Metro station(800m)Wiwanya from Thailand – 9 June 2025 (8/10)
We like the onsen and free snacks for guests.
What could be improved: NothingAruzhan from Lithuania – 9 June 2025 (9/10)
Everything
What could be improved: We liked everythingChiquita from United Kingdom – 5 June 2025 (9/10)
Great location
Staff welcoming
2 bed room, Good size
Great facilities
Near by metro
Lots of local shopsKim from Australia – 5 June 2025 (9/10)
Clean. Good size room/bathroom. Good location.
Abeer from Australia – 3 June 2025 (9/10)
Yes just not very close to train. Lots of walking to stations
What could be improved: We needed to pay for late check out. They don’t offer free late check out, which isn’t very nice
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Nozaki Park: 750 m
- Higobashi Bridge: 1.1 km
- Nakanoshima Park: 1.1 km
- Gassuido Monument: 900 m
- Nishikibashi Bridge: 1.1 km
- Osaka Keio Trace Monument: 1.2 km
- Dojima Avanza Entrance Porch: 800 m
- Dojima Rice Exchange Monument: 700 m
- Monument of Kajimaya Head House: 1.1 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/barランプ珈琲: 150 m
- Cafe/barハッシュタグ: 150 m
- Cafe/bar Cafetin de Buenos Aires: 250 m
Top attractions:
- Lucua Osaka: 1.2 km
- Octopus Pine: 1.5 km
- Umeda Sky Building: 1.8 km
- Namban Culture Center: 2.2 km
- OSTEC Exhibition Hall: 1.9 km
- Kuchu Teien Observatory: 1.8 km
- Sujikai Bridge Monument: 1.4 km
- Sakaro no Matsu Monument: 1.7 km
- Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum: 2 km
- Fukuzawa Yukichi Birthplace Monument & Nakatsu-han Old Site: 1.7 km
Public transport:
- Metro Yodoyabashi: 850 m
- Train Kitashinchi: 650 m
- Train Oebashi Station: 650 m
- Metro Higashi Umeda Station: 650 m
Closest airports:
- Kobe Airport: 40 km
- Itami Airport: 11 km
- Kansai International Airport: 47 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Alarm clock
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
General:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
Kitchen:
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Parking:
- Parking garage
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Trouser press
- Luggage storage
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- 24-hour front desk
Wellness:
- Public Bath
- Sauna
Food & Drink:
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken:
- English
- Japanese
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
House Rules at Hotel Elcient Osaka Umeda
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Groups:
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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