Being located adjacent to the train station was very handy but it's a business area so not much for the tourist to see in the immediate area. Restaurants in the hotel were nice but extremely overpriced. Room was clean. Staff spoke the least English we encountered during our trip but were helpful and patient with our attempts at Japanese.

Beginning of April 2013. Hotel adjacent to the train station Shin-Osaka and therefore very convenient for those coming in and out with the JR. A bit noisy at the side facing the tracks. Very large rooms (both standard twin premium double that costs slightly more) biggest we had in Japan. Very comfortable room. In contrast to the other hotels, here... More

It's a little costly but for the price you get a huge room (at least compared to my experience of Japanese hotels). The location is also great, being next to a major station giving easy access to the metro, Kansai airport and Kyoto.

Stayed recently in business, hotel was clean and room was a bit dated but ok and clean Like many hotels in Japan Internet is not wireless- only cable LAN in rooms Staff have little grasp of English but just about passable Restaurant over priced >€5 for a coffee Quality of breakfast very poor- it is the only place I have... More

I stayed at hotel Laforet for its proximity to the rail station (an easy walk). The reception area and staff were very nice, and check in was quite easy. I was a bit disappointed to learn that there was no wi-fi (only plug in), so I wasn’t able to use my iPad at the hotel. Also, you are given a... More

I stayed in this hotel for 4 nights, it was my first time here. It takes only 3 mnts from this hotel to Shin Osaka station. Very clean bedroom> Shiseido Bathfoam and Shampoo are available for free No WIFI in this hotel. Only internet cable is available The hotel has only 2 kind of Breakfast : Japanese and American. Not... More

We travelled from Tokyo on the Shinkansen and stayed here for two days. Walking distance to the Shin Osaka train station which in turn is inter connected to the various train lines. Would definitely recommend the hotel. Walk toward McDonald entrance and make a right. The hotel is just down the bridge. They have a great massage chair. From our... More

This hotel is ideally located near the Midosuji Subway Station exits as well as the Shinkansen exits in Shin-Osaka Station. Typically I stay at this hotel the night before a full day of business throughout Osaka before going back to the hotel to retrieve my bags and hoping on the Shinkansen to Tokyo. Booking through the hotel website nets great... More

Laforet is located right next to the Shin-Osaka. The hotel itself is quite nice with spacious rooms compared to many of the other nearby places, though rooms are a little on the higher side. Check-in was smooth. There is a 7-11 nearby. Internet connection is available, though it costs 500Yen which i think is unnecessary as almost all hotels in... More