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Top 5 Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka | Japan | Deals | Reviews

23 May 2018 by Vlaicu Sorin in Gay Hotels Uncategorized - No Comments
Hotel Monterey Lasoeur Osaka
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There are a lot of gay bars in different parts of Osaka. The biggest and most visible concentration of gay and lesbian bars and clubs is in the Doyama area. The Osaka Gay Pride festival takes place at the begging of April each year!  The Kansai Rainbow Pride festival area in the city centre is free to enter for everyone! Better hurry up to book your gay friendly hotel Osaka!

Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It’s known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It’s surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine.

 

1. Cross Hotel Osaka – Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka

Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka

Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka

Recommended by the Michelin Guide, Cross Hotel Osaka is just a minute’s walk from the Dotonbori area and a 3-minute walk from Namba Subway Station. The stylish rooms include free WiFi internet, a complimentary bottle of water and private bathrooms. Shinsaibashi Subway Station is only a 5-minute stroll from the hotel.

Guests at the Osaka Cross Hotel can relax in the modern furnishings and enjoy watching the flat-screen TV. Each air-conditioned room has a fridge and air purifier. There is an en suite bathroom, and hairdryers, slippers and bath amenities including a toothbrush set are provided. Guests will also find a green tea set in the room.

Hotel Cross Osaka is just a 5-minute walk to America-mura Village and a 20-minute train ride from Shin-Osaka Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Station. Kansai International Airport is a 40-minute train ride away.

It has a great location just a street away from the bridge and the canal. It was very close to Namba station which allows you easy access to greater Osaka.

Cross hotel is ‘centrally located’ in the midst of Dontobori & Shinsaibashi happening areas, not to mention the other further ones beyond. It’s approximately 10-15 mins walk from Nankai Namba (Rapi:t) station (where u get on/off to/from Kansai Airport). Simply, it’s all shopping & eating any direction you choose to head, approx 10-15mins away.

It’s a modern, boutique hotel with a small lobby but doesn’t matter much coz check-in was a breeze in 5 mins

Also, it is right next to Dotonbori and the Minami area of Osaka so that are lots of great restaurants and shopping right near the hotel. To top it off, it is just a short subway ride to Osaka station if you want to make any day trips (day  trip to Himeji for example).

The room itself was great as well. Tidy and modern. Plenty of accessible power points, toilet with a lot of functions and a very roomy shower.

Rooms have a  good size and are well maintained. Excellent bathing room and good water pressure.

The room is adequately spacious for Japan standard, ours was a twin bedroom. It comes with a dressing/bathroom, the latter of a typical Japanese household type with a bath tub & shower area (comes with stool). It provides full set of toiletries & hair dryer (decent power). The room also comes with a safe & fridge (empty), no mini bar. Tea & coffee bags are provided with complimentary water (2 bottles) daily.

How much does a room costs at Cross Hotel Osaka?

Prices start 180$/night for the Double Room (6th-10th Floor) Comfort Floor – Non-Smoking
. Double Room (12th Floor) Cross Floor  is 190$/night.

This double room features air conditioning and electric kettle

Where to book  – Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka – you can find the best hotels deals in Osaka on Booking.com and Agoda.com.

 

2.  Hotel New Hankyu Osaka – Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka

Directly connected to Hankyu Umeda Station, Hotel New Hankyu Osaka is conveniently located in Osaka’s central business district. From Kansai International Airport, the airport limousine bus will drop you off in front of the hotel. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The hotel boasts 19 dining options, including one of Osaka’s most famous buffet restaurants, Olympia, as well as a bar, restaurant and French cuisine among others.

Beverages can be purchased from the drinks vending machine on site.
Rooms feature a contemporary interior with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle with green tea bags and slippers. Free toiletries including toothbrushes are provided in the en suite bathroom. Hairdryers are provided, and an air humidifier is available upon request.

From Kansai Airport you can take the Limousine Bus Service, around Yen 1500, which drops you right at the front door of the Hotel. in fact the shuttle service starts from there and covers both Kansai and Itami (Domestic Airport

This hotel scores most points from location. It’s just next to the airport limousine station (to and from Kansai International Airport). Minutes away by walking from underground shopping areas, major department stores, metro,etc. There are convenient store, drug store nearby. The famous popular Yodobashi is just opposite to it!

The room is bigger than the Annex although the closet and bathroom were compromised. Still there are complimentary toothbrushes,toothpaste, razors, cloth towelettes, shower caps, combs, water bottles, sets of green tea and roasted tea bags which were refilled everyday. Big bottles of Shiseido shampoo, rinser, body wash and facial soap.Their bathrobes that looked like kimono. The room is clean.

Hotel New Hankyu Osaka

Hotel New Hankyu Osaka

There is a free WiFi and they also have a PC room in case you needed to do something that you cannot do with your phone like printing

The hotel also has a lot of restaurants ranging from French, Chinese, Western and of course Japanese cuisine.

Buffet breakfast is great and service is excellent. Buffet Breakfast best with Japanese delicacies, average on international cuisine.

How much does a room costs at Hotel New Hankyu Osaka?

Prices start 234$/night for the Economy One Double Bed Room – Non-Smoking (140cm, 1 Bed). Twin Room with Tatami Area – Smoking (Two Beds+Two Futon Mats)) is 432$/night.

This quadruple room has a seating area, electric kettle and air conditioning. Tooth brushes, a hairdryer and bath amenities are provided. Guests will also find a green tea set in the room

Where to book  – Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka – you can find the best hotels deals in Osaka on Booking.com and Agoda.com.

 

3. Hotel New Otani Osaka – Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka

Located right in front of Osaka Castle, Hotel New Otani offers spacious rooms and 13 dining options. The property is a 5-minute walk from shopping complex JO-TERRACE OSAKA. Free WiFi connection is available throughout the property.
Rooms feature large windows with city or Osaka Castle views. They have an LCD TV, comfortable beds and a minibar.

Guests can relax in the hot tub or sauna, or enjoy a massage treatment. Several shops and a beauty salon are available as well. The hotel offers concierge services, where entrance tickets to Osaka Castle can be purchased.

Though this hotel is a little away from central shopping area in Osaka, it is close to a subway station (3 min walk) and train station (5 min walk). The location is very quiet and secluded.

In terms of location, this is a great place as well. It is located in a quiet business district with train and subway access within 5mins walking distance. You can get to most part of Osaka via public transport. There are convenience stores and restaurants nearby

The location is close to the business park but the river and castle gave it a feel of peace and quiet. The JR line is close by which is good for Japan Rail Pass holders.

Room is clean and the hotel provides all necessary toiletries including disposable slippers, robes, tooth brush & toothpaste, razors & shaving cream, and very nice quality hair brush. Water and tea are free in room.

The rooms are spacious and very accommodating with great service. The view from the roomto the Osaka castle is very memorable.

Room have a mini walk-in wardrobe that has some hangers, luggage holder and a safe inside. Toilet are well equipped with 3 sets of amenities and hair dryer. Main area has sofa set, working desk, TV, mini refrigerator, some alcohols and drinks, beds. Area is very spacious, 3 (24″ luggage) all opened up at once and there are still plenty of space to move around.

Hotel New Otani Osaka

Hotel New Otani Osaka

Breakfast os either Japanese or America with excellent assortment on the buffet tables.  The buffet spread for breakfast was good. They have both Western and Japanese breakfast. Western included the norm with different types of eggs, cereals, toasts, sausages etc and Japanese was OK, fishes, onsen eggs and  fresh juices as well.

The bakery (next to the breakfast buffet) opens a bit late, but the baked goods are quite good and make a nice gift to bring back home. The hotel also has a small mall of boutiques offering an interesting selection of merchandise.

How much does a room costs at Hotel New Otani Osaka?

Prices start 140$/night for the Standard Small Room. The Superior Room with Castle View – Non-Smoking is 159$/night.

This spacious room offers views of Osaka Castle and its gardens. This room is fitted with a minibar, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with a bathtub.

Where to book Hotel New Otani Osaka – Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka – you can find the best hotels deals in Osaka on Booking.com and Agoda.com.

 

4.  Hotel the Lutheran Osaka – Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka

Hotel the Lutheran

Hotel the Lutheran

Hotel the Lutheran is centrally located in Osaka, a 1-minute walk from Tanimachi Yonchome Station Exit 1B. It offers a massage service, a restaurant and Western rooms. Free WiFi is available in the rooms, as well as at the lobby and the restaurant.

Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room has a humidifying air cleaner, a fridge and a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub.

Good choice hotel in Osaka if you want to be away from the busy areas of Namba and Umeda, but easily accessible via subway which is only a minute away (Tianimachi 4 Chomestation) both Chou + Tianimachi lines. Beautiful Osaka castle is only 5 minutes away.

The hoteI is well located, only 1-2 minutes’ walk from the subway station of Tamachiyonchome (Tamachi-4 Chome), 5 minutes’ walk to the Osaka Castle and the park and the Osaka Museum of History. The park was beautiful with autumn colours. There are 3 convenience stores around the hotel and a Sukiya restaurant. The hotel provided complimentary self-heating eye masks as well.

The room sizes are not bad by Japanese standards. Each room has a bar fridge, which is convenient No water is supplied, but the staff says the tap water is drinkable. The hotel has laundry facilities, for which a charge is rendered. The Lutheran also has a bank of vending machines on the third floor. . There is also a cafe on the first floor. The hotel also has free Wi-fi.

Hotel offers breakfast from 7am – 10am with a great variety of foods both western and japanese; all for a very affordable price.

How much does a room costs at Hotel the Lutheran Osaka?

Prices start 90$/night for the Economy Double Room – Non Smoking. Standard Room – Non-Smoking is 115$/night.

This room features air conditioning and electric kettle.

Where to book Hotel the Lutheran Osaka – Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka – you can find the best hotels deals in Osaka on Booking.com and Agoda.com.

 

5. Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka – Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka

Hotel Monterey Lasoeur Osaka is situated in Osaka Business Park, next to Panasonic Centre. It offers modern accommodation with a spa, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. It’s a 5-minute walk from Kyobashi Train Station, which connects to downtown Osaka in 6 minutes and to Kyoto in 40 minutes. Famous cherry blossom viewing spots like Osaka Castle Park and Japan Mint are both within a 15-minute walk away.

Decorated in an art-deco style, rooms feature rich colours and wooden flooring. Each room is equipped with a minibar, a work desk and a flat-screen TV. Smartphones in the room may be used inside and outside of the property free of charge.

It’s very easy to access it via the Kyobashi station and there is a  covered walkway going to it from the train station. It’s very easy to go to Universal, Kyoto, mmeda and Dotonburi. Also one bonus a 5-10 min walk to Osaka castle.

The location of the hotel is just magic! It is only a short walk from the Kyobashi station which is literally 2 stops away from Osaka station on the JR Loop Line. Beside the station is a underground supermarket called Dacai – which is brilliant for food – they have their own bakery, deli and sell fresh fruit and vegetables and also pre-packaged food such as Sushi, Gyzoa, Kebabs, Pizza and loads of Bento boxes!

There is a family mart 24 hrs open daily with very yummy bento boxes for lunch and dinner very close to the hotel.

Hotel Monterey Lasoeur Osaka

Hotel Monterey Lasoeur Osaka

The beds are comfortable and there offer free bed clothes provided which is great!

The breakfast buffet is really nice. It has really peaceful with classical music being played throughout service. There are 2 types of breakfast on offer Japanese and Western. The Japanese is beautiful – the seaweed salad, miso soup, rice porridge, sui mai, takoyaki, soft boiled egg with ponzu sauce, natto, spring greens, carrot and other vegetables in daishi stock and noodles. The Western breakfast is excellent to – sausages, egg cheese and spinach omelette, salad, fruit, pastrami, Bologna meat, mozzarella cheese, assortment of croissants, waffles and bread rolls. The also have an an assortment of teas, including coffee, black tea, green tea, earl grey tea, mint tea and lemon tea. Be sure to try their home-made jelly and their chiffon cake with cinnamon cream!

How much does a room costs at Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka?

Prices start 120$/night for the Double Room – Non-Smoking. The Studio Double Room is 135$/night.

This room features air conditioning, minibar and electric kettle.

Where to book Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka – Gay Friendly Hotel Osaka – you can find the best hotels deals in Osaka on Booking.com and Agoda.com.

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