Excellent location & price!”

Hotel Ichiei is one of the best hotel I have stayed in Japan. The Japanese Western room is very large compared to the shoeboxes in Tokyo. The deco are a mixture of old & modern Japan which have blended in beautifully. WiFi is available on each level and can be easily access (& fast) from the room. The main selling point for Hotel Ichiei is the location. It is conveniently located next to one of Osaka major rail/subway interchange - Namba Station. At Namba subway (Midosuji line), you can catch a train to Shin-Osaka where all the shinkansen(bullet train) are. A enjoyable 7 min walk from Hotel Ichiei down the Ebisubashi, you will find the main eatery street in Osaka - Dotonbori. If you love Japanese cuisines, you will love Dotonbori! I only wished that I have enough time (and tummy space) to try out each restaurant on Dotonbori!

Great location ”

We've stayed in this hotel for 7 nights. The room is very spacious, clean and comfortable. The location of Ichiei is very convenient to access to the shopping and eating area. Ichiei is also located in the vicinity of Namba Station, Namba City, Nankai Line Station and the Railway Stations of Osaka Subway System, which allows you to reach to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe, etc. without any problem if you can easily read the Chinese characters. We'd like to stay in Ichiei again next time when we travel to Osaka, and would highly recommend to friends or the others who will trip to Osaka in the near future.

preferable location”

We've stayed in this hotel for 7 nights. The room is very spacious, clean and comfortable. The location of Ichiei is very convenient to access to the shopping and eating area. Ichiei is also located in the vicinity of Namba Station, Namba City, Nankai Line Station and the Railway Stations of Osaka Subway System, which allows you to reach to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe, etc. without any problem if you can easily read the Chinese characters. We'd like to stay in Ichiei again next time when we travel to Osaka, and would highly recommend to friends or the others who will trip to Osaka in the near future.

Beautiful traditional room with modern facilities”

after some confusion trying to find the hotel we found the ichiei building was exit 6 of namba (subway) station - just turn right and you're faced with the hotel entrance! this is by far the best hotel i stayed in for the whole holiday. there was ample room for our luggage and for us to spread out in the main living area. i was glad we got to weather out the typhoon that was hitting at the time in this hotel. we had planned to stay in the mountains the next night, but the staff (and other locals we had met) advised us against it because of the typhoon. we loved the room so much we decided to extend our stay and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we could stay in the same room - i was so glad because it was gorgeous! it's close to the osaka night life, which we didn't sample, and the shopping - but we did explore temples and shrines in the area, which are about a 20 minute walk from the hotel. transport is brilliant, with the namba subway and the jr namba station both close to the hotel. i hope to return to osaka in future and stay here again!

Good hotel Ichiei”

Hotel Ichiei is very central. It's just right outside Namba station across the street. The rooms are spacious and warm. It felt a little too warm at some point and we didn't know how to lower the heater because the only thermostat control we found was for the a/c. And we couldn't turn that on either. Ichiei feels like an old hotel that's been given a face lift. The rooms are renovated. They should do the lobby and corridors next. But all in all, with the friendly staff, spacious room and central location, you'll enjoy your stay at Hotel Ichiei.

Very cosy room at fantastic location”

I stayed for 4 nights, and I must say I enjoyed my stay very much. The hotel is located in Namba just diagonal to Marui OIOI and opposite to Takashimaya. As the Nankai station is just across the road, this place is ideal for me as it gives me easy access to the train back to airport. Also, it's in close proximity to the shopping streets (Ebisubashi & Shinsaibashi-suji). The hotel staff are nice and friendly, and there are a few English speaking ones as well. The room is very nice and cosy, much bigger than hotels in Tokyo. If I were to go back to Osaka someday, I'll definitely choose Hotel Ichiei again.

Very good location, friendly and helpful staff. Both modern and japanese style rooms is a plus. ”

Fantastic location close to subway Namba stations. So it so easy for us to visit different places in Osaka by train. Nankai-Namba station is just across the road and we can get to Kansai International airport in just about 30 minutes. There is also a bus service outside the hotel to Atami aiport. Very short walk to Kuromon Market and Dotombori Area means we can conveniently do last minute shopping since Osaka is our last stop in Japan. There is a Japanese restaurant next to hotel reception for convenient breakfast or dinner. However there are lots of places to eat in Namba station and nearby shopping areas. I think the hotel is reasonably priced considered its location. We will definitely come back to this hotel when we return to Osaka again next time. Would be good if more mirrors can be installed in the rooms without changing the deco of tradition japanese style rooms.

Great Location, Clean, big and stylish room”

I stayed at the hotel alone for 3 nights taking the western Japanese style room. Hotel Ichiei was just above a subway exit so no worry of rain and shine. The only thing is that some part only have staircases. I had to carry my luggage up. When I checked out, I had decided not to use the subway exit. It is eaiser if you cross the road to the Nankai station, over there has escalator. Nankai station goes to Kansai airport and also other sightseeing places. The room is nicely decorated, super big. The room of the 4 star hotel I stayed at another location was very small. My brother who is a frequent traveller to Japan told me that most hotel rooms are very small. When I posted up picture of my room, he said he may stay here in his next trip. The room is clean and nice, with a big living room, a low table and chairs. Tatami laid in the living room. Beds are futons. The furniture is not new, but it is not worn off, didn't bother me. The reception is at 8th floor, outside the reception is a big area with small round tables and chairs. It will be good for business meetings, and chill out with family and friends rather than hiding in the room all the time. One more thing I like the most is the Wifi facility. The other hotel I stayed only provides USB plug for internet connection. I only brought my iPhone so could use USB. When I arrived at Ichiei, the first thing I did was to connect my iPhone to WiFi and start using Whatsapp and sent pictures of the hotel to my brother and friends. No worries if you don't have computer or smart phone, the hotel provides a desktop and a printer for you to use for free. It is on the 8th floor also. Staff members are helpful though not very fluent in English. Namba area is just 5 minutes walk with alot of food places open till late. I had my dinner at 10pm after whole day shopping. As a solo traveller, the hotel is absolutely safe to stay. I saw alot of Japanese families staying here. The money I paid is definitely worthwhil

Hotel Ichiei - a good place to stay in Osaka”

We stayed at Hotel Ichiei in may of 2010. We were extremely hapy with the hotel, the size of the room, the price, and most especially the location. it could not have been more convenient to central Osaka and the places you want to be near (like Dotonburi). With the hotel being actually on the 6th floor of the building, street noise was low, even with the window open. The rooms were large and clean (we had the 55sq. meter room) and very comfortable. You might want to put an extra layer of padding under the futon, however, as a single layer is quite thin... Would we stay there again ? Absolutely. We would not look for anywhere else. highly recommended.

nice experience!”

hotel ichiei osaka is a nice experience for us. we enjoyed it alot cos it's the first time we had stayed in such room setting. we took lots of photos in the room. you dont feel like you are in the middle of a city. hotel staffs are nice and helpful too. rooms are clean & bath room are reasonably big. location is really good as there are lots of shopping and eateries just downstairs. we really enjoyed it & thanks again to agoda!

Excellent hotel”

i'm very satisfied with my stay at hotel ichiei. the location is awesome with the namba subway entrance leading to the entrance of the hotel. there is a also a convenience store on the ground floor. there is free wifi in the lobby and the rooms. the lobby is extremely comfortable and has a nice view of namba. the room is extremely spacious and comfortable. definitely one of the biggest hotels and it is very value-for-money.

Well-maintained and reliable”

Hotel Ichiei is clearly an old hotel but how it has been maintained and the quality of the service is still excellent and worth trusting. The room was clean, the resources provided were adequate, and there is a good view of the bustling city. Luggage storage on the 4th floor was an additional resource that cost separate but is very useful. The location is very ideal, as it sits across the city subway station and the restaurants and bars that surround it are of very good quality. It is a 10-15 minute walk from the JR-Namba Station.

Hotel Ichiei ”

This Hotel was right near the Namba train station and about 12 mins walk to the Namba JR station. It is positioned in the hub of Namba Terrific shopping (stores, stalls and markets) is right there. Lots of small restaurants and casual dining at realistic prices. You can expect to eat lunch at a sushi (sushi train) place for about 1,200 yen...really cheap. The Hotel was superb, so clean and the staff were great. Highly recommended to stay, Our best stay in Japan. Osaka is a great middle point so you can easily see, Universal Studios, Kyoto, Kobe, Hiroshima and Tokyo using the Train system.

euthentic and charming”

jappanese style room has the air of an authentic classic japanese home, and the service of class a hotles. the room was realaxing and charming. we enjoyed our stay from minute one, through the whole stay. the great location,in the heart of namba, is full of life at night time, and great for shopping. in whole, ichiei hotel made our vacation in japan memorable and enjoyable. thank you!

Wedding anniversary”

The stay at Hotel Ichiei is enjoyable. The location is superb as all the shopping and eating are within walking distance from the hotel. As the hotel is not so new, the door has to be locked manually. The entrance to the hotel room is not so bright (our room 710)and we need to grope for the lights. The wall of the interior is very rough and it can cause hurt if the hotel guest is not mindful. The walking to JR Namba is a bit far with luggage but overall it is manageable. Would suggest you take the Midosuji line from Osaka station to the hotel if you do not hold the JR pass.

Wonderful Ryukan Hotel in Center of Osaka”

I am very glad I stayed at Hotel Ichiei and would definitely stay there again. if you want a traditional ryukan experience in the middle of the city, this is a wonderful find and relatively in expensive. They also have a traditional breakfast on special order and a traditional dinner restaurant. Also close to Namba station and market center - both hubs for shopping and transportation.

impressive service and beautiful room decor”

great location hotel. next to Nankai Numba Sta. and subway Namba sta. exit 6 the lobby is on the 6th floor of the Ichiei building, might hard to find at first. Inside, the room was so nice and comfy. if you love the japanese style room or wish to try, this is the great place for you. i would recommend this hotel to others.

HUGE rooms”

Compared to most Japanese city hotels, the rooms in this one are huge. We had a room for two, but it could've easily slept five (there was actually extra bedding in the closet). The rooms themselves are quite beautiful and very comfortable to stay in. The hotel is very convenient, being right above a metro station (Midosuji Namba station, exit 6). If you take the shinkansen into Shin Osaka, you can take the Midosuji line directly to the hotel. If you have a JR pass, don't be tempted to navigate your way through the JR lines to the hotel, especially if you have a lot of luggage (we did that going there and took the Midosuji line back.... definitely worth shelling out a couple yen for the subway). The hotel is also very convenient to a lot of shopping, with a Takashiyama Department store across the street and a short walk to Shinsaibashi.

good location, big room”

Having stayed in very small hotel rooms in Tokyo and Kyoto, Hotel Ichiei really surprised me. The hotel room was so big, with two double beds, a couch and sofa set, TV table, make up table and other things in the room, we can still run around without knocking down anything. Hotel staff speak very good English and the manager was very warm hearted and provided useful information on sightseeing and transport. We stayed in a western style room but the traditional Japanese room which my friends stayed in was also very nice. I would like to try that next time.

Traditional Japanese Room with Modern Sleek Style”

The Hotel Ichiei is just steps from the Osaka subway (at most 3 minute walk), and 5 minutes away from other railways. Situated in Namba, it is just down the street from great shopping locations and restaurants/bars.