Hotels near Ribbon Work Co., Osaka

The hotel is clean, affordable, and fully equipped with kitchenware, a washing machine, detergent, and a hairdryer. It's quiet and a bit far from the station. Self check-in was private and hassle-free. I liked it very much and will definitely stay there again.

The front desk staff was so friendly, turns out she was from Dalian, Northeast China! Her service was excellent, and she even recommended a fantastic skewers restaurant. Hearing her accent instantly made us feel at home. The location is pretty convenient, with Life Supermarket and Kizuna Market nearby. They allowed us, two adults and two children, to stay in a double room (which other hotels in Japan usually don't permit). There aren't many extra amenities like coffee or water, but it was perfect for us as we just needed a clean place with a good location to sleep for the night, since we were out exploring all day anyway. The only downside is the 10 AM check-out, but it would be fine if you're booking for consecutive nights so you don't have to worry about changing rooms.

I specifically chose this hotel for the ARASHI concert in Osaka. The location is truly excellent. Osaka OCAT is right below the hotel, offering buses to Osaka's two major airports, Tottori, Tokushima, Takamatsu, and more. It's about a 50-minute ride to Kansai Airport. The hotel's basement has JR, Osaka Metro, and Hanshin lines. It's a 10-minute walk to Namba Takashimaya Department Store and the surrounding shopping streets, and a 15-minute walk to Shinsaibashi Daimaru Department Store. There are many restaurants in the hotel's underground mall, and a supermarket on the first floor of the adjacent building where you can shop and get tax refunds. The hotel lobby and restaurant have a Western classical decor, and there's even a small chapel. I saw a wedding taking place there on the day I checked in. However, the room decor is a bit old and simple; the single room size isn't small for a Japanese hotel. The hotel lobby is on the 22nd floor, and guest rooms are from the 24th to 31st floors. Each floor entrance requires a room card to access the corridor, which is a good security feature. My room was on the 29th floor, with an average view – facing another guest room. On a side note, the sheer curtains in the room are very transparent. If you have the lights on at night with only the sheer curtains drawn, people in the opposite rooms can see inside, as I unintentionally experienced myself 😅. The hotel breakfast offers a rich variety and excellent quality, including Japanese and Western dishes, desserts, ice cream, and fruits, even watermelon and cherries. The breakfast restaurant on the 23rd floor has an excellent view; the last two photos are taken from there. My only dissatisfaction during this stay was the hotel's service. Most guests at the hotel were Caucasian, with some Koreans and people from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. It was noticeable how enthusiastic the hotel staff were towards Caucasian guests, and how indifferent they were towards Chinese guests. I wouldn't call it discrimination, but more of a perfunctory, by-the-book service. On the first day at breakfast, after scanning my room card, I was told my booking didn't include breakfast. I informed the staff that my reservation did include it; after a phone confirmation with the front desk, it was indeed included. To my surprise, the same issue occurred again on the second day. I'm unsure if the breakfast information wasn't entered into the system during check-in or what caused this recurring problem. Why wasn't the dining information updated after the first day's incident? Crucially, throughout both interactions, I didn't sense any apology from the hotel staff. However, the housekeeping staff were quite enthusiastic; they would actively greet me in the hallway and step aside to let me pass first.

I had the most pleasant stay at Meander Hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Osaka! I was initially concerned about the size of the room, as I had heard that hotel rooms in Japan tend to be quite small. However, I was pleasantly surprised when we were able to comfortably open two suitcases at the same time in the room which was plenty of space for two people! The hotel’s location was very convenient, making it easy to get around the city. The room was clean, cozy, and well-equipped, ensuring a comfortable stay. The highlight, though, was the amazing staff. They were so kind, helpful, and attentive to all our needs, making the stay even more enjoyable. A special shout-out to Julia, who I discovered is a fellow Carat – what a fun surprise! It’s those little moments that really made the stay special. I would absolutely stay at Meander again next time I'm in Osaka. Thanks for such a great experience!

Great value hotel with excellent transport access! This hotel is a bit way off Umeda or Namba but these places or anywhere else in Osaka can easily be accessed in a matter of minutes because the Taisho MRT station is just across it, making travel to any part of the city super convenient! You’d be greeted by a nice covered patio at the front, perfect while waiting for your Uber ride if you ever needed one, or just to spend some quiet time. You can also use their lobby where you can find a drinking station (coffee, tea, anyone?) Rooms are pretty spacious in Japan standards, though all amenities can be had at the reception. The toilet & bathroom were decent & clean albeit a bit cramped. Of course, they use those amazing Japanese toilets! It also has a public bathroom, but I fell the public bath in capsule hotels are much better. A microwave is available in each floor. As mentioned, location is probably the best selling point of this hotel. Just across is the Taisho MRT, a few stops away is Umeda through the Osaka Loop Line, while Namba is a few minutes away with the Hanshin-Namba Line or the Nagahoritsurumi Ryokuchi Line. Bus stop is also very near. There are convenience stores, restaurants, and izakayas nearby. I wish I was able to try their breakfast but I had to try breakfast recommendations elsewhere. This is a strong 4/5 for me. Would stay here again if I’m in Osaka, it is highly recommended if you’re hitting Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Aquarium, and Expo 2025 Osaka!

The hotel is clean and tidy. I stay here every time I'm on a business trip, and it's great. They also offer free coffee and doenjang-jjigae, which is a really thoughtful touch.

Good location in Osaka quite central near Dotonbori and Namba lively areas. Small rooms but quite a standard in Japan. Good bed quality and shower / bathroom. No gym or specific amenities. Mainly recommended for good location.

I had a very comfortable stay! The room was clean, and the staff were polite and helpful, which put me at ease. The location was also great, making it convenient for sightseeing and getting around. I would like to stay here again if I have the opportunity!

The hostel is located nearby JR Namba station (South Exit) only 1 min by walk and there is the elevator in the building on the right hand side of south exit of JR namba station that you can use to get down and the building is connected with JR Namba station south exit. There is separate floor for only women that you have to tap the keycard in the elevator to go up to your floor and tap again on the door to get in the main room. On the women’s floor, there are living room, bedroom, bathroom, toilet rooms, onsen rooms, changing room, locker rooms, makeup spaces that offer you the makeup remover , cleansing foam, hairdryer, hairspray, Hair straightener, Curling iron) and all are separate rooms in the same floor. Moreover, they offer you for first check in with free pajamas, towel, hair towel, slippers, and more facilities that you need for travel. Also there are vending machines, laundry machine and dryer machine on the floor that you can use 24/7. The staff were super nice and helpful! There is a good tiny coffee shop nearby the hostel, I’d highly recommend!

If you’re a solo traveller and don’t mind a few scratches on the wall, this hotel is perfect for you. It’s very convenient—just a 5-minute walk to the lift down to the MRT station. The bed and room are surprisingly big and comfortable for Osaka standards. Also, the neighbourhood is quite lively and welcoming, with some interesting spots nearby if you’re looking to explore the local scene in the evening 😉