This hotel was remodeled in April 2007, and now has a minimalist/modern design. The entire hotel, from the lobby, to the hallways, to the rooms, down to the type of electric hot pot and the shampoo bottles, have a modern look with clean lines. The room was large for Japan standards. Much empty space in the entry way makes you... more

Stayed here on my first visit to Japan with a small group, so I didn't make any of the booking/financial arrangements myself. As another reviewer wrote, the room furnishings were a little dated, but everything worked and the beds and linens were good. The rooms were decent sized and internet access was solid. You also get a toilet with a... more

Hotel is smack in the center of Midosuji shopping street and just in front of America Mura so it makes for a good choice for shopping and eating. Quite a distance from the main Namba stations though, especially if you are hauling heavy lugguage. Rooms are dated and old. Seemed more like a two star than three. However, rooms in... more

Excellent hotel. Breakfast is okay. Compare with Comfort Inn shinsaibashi, room is twice bigger. Hotel is clean. Staff is nice. Security is good. The only bad thing compare with Comfort Inn is..the window can't open so there is no fresh air at all but most Japanese hotels do.... more

My husband and I visited Osaka for the first time, and after much research decided to stay at the Riva Nankai Hotel. We were so pleased with our pick!! The location absolutely could not have been better! We were very close to 2 different subway stations, and right in the heart of the Namba shopping and entertainment district. The front... more