Regale Dotonbori East

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to the Regale Dotonbori East, tucked away on this quiet side street in Takatsu, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best discoveries are the ones that surprise you, and this little gem absolutely did that.

The thing about this hotel is its location – and I don’t mean that in the usual “convenient location” marketing speak way. I mean it’s actually perfectly positioned if you know Osaka at all. You’re literally a 3-minute walk from all the Dotonbori chaos (the neon signs, the crowds taking selfies with the Glico runner, that incredible street food smell that hits you from blocks away), but when you turn down Takatsu street toward the hotel, it’s like stepping into a completely different world. The noise just… disappears. I mean, you can still hear the distant hum of the main drag, but it’s not keeping you up at night, which – trust me – is huge if you’re planning to do serious exploring during the day.

What really got me was how the staff seemed to actually care about the details that matter. Check-in was smooth, yeah, but more importantly, they had this little folder of recommendations that weren’t just the obvious tourist traps. Like, they pointed me toward this tiny takoyaki stand about two blocks north that I never would’ve found otherwise (honestly, best I had in the city, and I tried a lot). The rooms themselves are clean and modern without trying too hard – you’ve got everything you need, decent WiFi, and the beds are actually comfortable, not just passable. The bathroom situation is compact but functional, and the shower pressure is surprisingly good for Japan.

I stayed there during Golden Week, which is basically when half of Japan decides to travel at once, and even then the hotel felt calm and organized. The front desk always had someone who spoke solid English, which – let’s be real – makes everything easier when you’re trying to figure out train schedules or need restaurant recommendations at 10 PM. There’s no fancy lobby lounge or anything like that, but there’s this little seating area near the front where you can actually plan your day without feeling rushed.

What I keep coming back to is how this place just works. It’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel in Osaka, but it nails the fundamentals while putting you right in the heart of everything. You can stumble back from the bars and restaurants of Dotonbori in about five minutes, but you’re also walking distance from Kuromon Market (perfect for morning coffee and fresh fruit) and close enough to Nippombashi that you can easily hop on the subway to anywhere else in the city. For the price point and that 9-rating it’s got, I can see why people keep coming back. Sometimes you just want a place that does what it says it’ll do, without any fuss or pretense.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $152. Two-Bedroom Superior Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $152. Two-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $154. Two-Bedroom Standard Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $157. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony with 2 single beds and 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Gladstone from United Kingdom – 9 June 2025 (8/10)

  Rooftop view is even better than what the pictures show. Rooms was amazing, shower was amazing, kitchen was amazing and everything else was amazing. Honestly one of the highlights of my trip was walking into this area. If you are thinking of booking this don't hesitate book it. And to top it off staff was extremely helpful and responded to my messages instantly. Also sitting in the jacuzzi watching the sunset was incredible.
  
  What could be improved: Absolutely nothing

• Sanjay from United Kingdom – 7 June 2025 (8/10)

  Clean and well located.
  
  What could be improved: Holding works next door but through no fault of the property. … it was during the day time at around 10 am … usually we are out by 9 am but we had a lie in 🙂

• Regina from United Kingdom – 6 June 2025 (8/10)

  Excellent location and very clean

• Melissa from Australia – 6 June 2025 (8/10)

  Great location

• Maila from United States – 5 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Small room

• Browning from United States – 4 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location was excellent. Just a quick walk from Dotonbori, but far enough to be nice and quiet away from the busy night life area. Super quick assistance when needed via WhatsApp was very helpful. Also had a washer which was a plus. Printed out Instructions with pictures for nearly everything in the house was very helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Elevator was slow.

• Donald from United Kingdom – 3 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great apartment in a good location. Walking distance to lots of food and activities. Plenty of public transport nearby.

• Vijay from India – 31 May 2025 (8/10)

  The apartment was just in top shape. Brand new and excellent condition!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing at all

• Julienne from Australia – 28 May 2025 (9/10)

  Your own space just a stones throw away from some of the amazing places in Osaka!
  
  What could be improved: The walls are thin, you can hear chairs scraping from other apartments/rooms.

• Kathy from United States – 27 May 2025 (8/10)

  The location was perfect very close to dontonbori only around 10 mins walk . The room was very clean and the host provided all the necessities that we needed for our trip with fast and great communication via the app. Definitely recommend! Would book here again!
  
  What could be improved: There’s only one elevator for all the floor so sometimes it’s a little wait but you can always use the stairs

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