Maruichi Hotel

Room was small but to be expected for such a hotel. Environment was dated, and room a bit smoky, but overall clean and comfortable. Definitely super convenient location. Just right for our brief overnight stay.

Plusy: Convenient location (close to Osaka Station), safe populated area during all hours of night, lots of food nearby, and courteous staff (but be aware most do not speak much if any English--I used a lot of pointing, charades and the little Japanese I know).

Minusy: Room smelled vaguely smoky upon entry but I was aware that may have been a possibility. They provide you with a Febreze-like spray in the room. After a few sprays on the curtains and a few minutes to get used to it it wasn't a bother.