JR West Group Via Inn Prime Shinsaibashi Yotsubashi

I stayed here last year and loved it, so I came back. The Room and Facility are new and very clean. It’s directly connected to Yotsubashi Station, which is super convenient, and you can also reach Shinsaibashi Station via an underground passageway. It’s a bit long, but better than walking outside. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, and having an AEON on the first floor is really handy. The nightwear is very comfortable.The breakfast buffet was great again this year—there were mini rice bowls this time, which was a nice addition. Even with a Multiple Night Stay, you won’t get bored. I’d be happy if they brought back the kushikatsu that was available last year.Since many people seem to buy breakfast at the neighboring AEON, the breakfast buffet doesn’t get too crowded, so you can eat at a relaxed pace—another plus. It’s reasonably priced and tasty.The bathroom in the Room isn’t a typical unit bath; it has a separate washing area and feels spacious, which is a big plus. The only disappointment was that there were no complimentary bottled waters in the Room. Tap water in Japan is drinkable (there’s even a note by the sink), but I still prefer mineral water. You can easily buy it at AEON right away, though.I’ll definitely stay here again when I visit Osaka next year.

A highly convenient location just a 1-minute walk from the station. Exit 2 has stairs only, but there is an elevator midway along the crosswalk.It’s also nice that the toilet and bath are separate, and soaking in the tub helps relieve fatigue. However, there was one thing that concerned me this time: the side of the bath chair was discolored. The seat surface was smooth and clean, so it seemed like the sides had not been cleaned thoroughly, which was disappointing. This was a first for me in all my previous stays at Via Inn.Both the Room and lobby feel more spacious than Via Inn Shinsaibashi, and I would like to stay again. Thank you in advance.