Ryokan in the City

Address: Natural Hot Spring Hanakaze-no-yu Onyado Nono Namba, 1 Chome-4-18 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073, Japan Price: 💰💰💰 Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Embarking on my Japanese adventure, I sought out a lodging experience that echoed the essence of traditional ryokans. Nono Hotel, highly touted by local friends, effortlessly captured the spirit of tranquility and authenticity. Traveling by train: Alight at Kintetsu-Nippombashi station. It's a 2 minutes walk to the hotel (Exit 6), Take an escalator up to Lift C to avoid carrying your luggage up or down the stairs. Upon check-in, the ryokan ambiance envelops guests, with tatami-clad floors inviting a serene journey. Attentive staff meticulously tend to luggage wheels, while shoe deposit lockers ensure a seamless transition to the footwear-free zone beyond. Venturing barefoot through the hotel, clad in provided lounge wear and socks, epitomizes relaxation. While rooms exude cleanliness, minor dustiness and bath floor stains slightly mar the pristine aesthetic. TV amenities lack modern streaming options but offer adult films accessible via reception. The onsen experience, though compact, unveils a gem in the outdoor bath. Stone-lined pools, adorned with twinkling fairy lights, evoke celestial serenity. Complimentary skincare essentials and body towels accentuate the indulgent ritual. They have limited hair dryers, so you might want to time your exit or use the one in your room. After your steamy bath, or suana session, you can grab a free prebiotic drinks between 5-10am, or free ice cream between 3pm-1am. It's located right outside of the public bath. And for those who are shy to bare fully in the public bath, you can enjoy showering in your room. All the amenities is also available there (except the free prebiotics and ice cream). Breakfast is not provided in the room package, but they do serve hot coffee on level 1 everyday between 6-11am. If you would like to cook your instant noodles, hot water is also on level 1, you can enjoy your food in the restuarant, at the lobby or in your room. My stay at Osaka could not get better when I found out they serve free-flow yonakisoba every night for supper between 9:30-11pm. The ramen slaps and it comes with a drink buffet too! Nono Hotel transcends mere accommodation, offering a holistic sanctuary for the weary traveler. With outlets all over Japan, I highly recommend staying here for a couple nights to really pamper yourself. #freehotelstay