70%Hotel Mikado

This place was absolutely horrible! It smelled like stale smoke/fish, the rooms were dirty and it was in the most unsafe area that I have ever been in Japan! Do not stay here!

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by ryanthelion864927 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

5

please provide a map from the station to the hotel. Took me an hour to find it! but after I found it, the location was quite convinient

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by myongcholkim4852 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

2

Mikado is brilliant place to stay, staff is lovely and really caring professionals, I stayed in Mikado three times and I will do it again in Osaka. Nice building, good locations, secure, good sauna. The Best!

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by peeter8476 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

2

it stinking every time, like smog. The WC very dirty and near the area many poor people

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by schullesc – posted on Aug 28, 2008

6

A member of staff who identified himself as MASAMICHI was extremely rude to me. I have never met such a rude Japanese person before in my life and was quiet perplexed as to why he decided to attack me out of the blue like this. Nobody in this hotel speaks any language other than Japanese....

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by ec-now – posted on Aug 24, 2008

2

My room was very stinky of stale cigarette smoke, it was disguisting.I finally ended up sleeping in my friends room on the floor as the smell was so bad. When I took off the covers to move them to my friends room, my foam matteress was all soiled,stained and looked like it was someone's... more My room was very stinky of stale cigarette smoke, it was disguisting.I finally ended up sleeping in my friends room on the floor as the smell was so bad. When I took off the covers to move them to my friends room, my foam matteress was all soiled,stained and looked like it was someone's urination pad. The room was a smoking room a smokey film was left on the interior of the room it left a yellow tinge on the walls making it look very dirty.close

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by karipear767 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

1

Actually just a budget hotel, not a hostel at all. Rooms were nice and clean, but small (normal size for Japan). There are many cheaper options of similar quality in this neighborhood if you don't need a TV and aircon, just wander around, they all have their prices hanging out front.

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by djlauber5007 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

2

Staff is great, they'll do everything they to make you feel at home. Room are small but clean.

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by aibmichael2435 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

1

Staff were lovely. Area appears dodgy but turned out to be fun. Only problem is the time limitations on bath room especially for women.

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by sebastian-fletcher8669 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

13

GREAT PLACE TO STAY FOR GOOD PRICE!!!! Will stay here again!

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by leoobaya4613 – posted on Jun 24, 2008

10

just got back from JAPAN...the hotel was good but they have curfew from 24.30am - 6am and one bathroom but i think it's not that big problem . they provide 3 PCs connecting to Internet so that's useful! Hot water for instant noodle, washing machine and dryer...Vending machine inside the hostel is... more just got back from JAPAN...the hotel was good but they have curfew from 24.30am - 6am and one bathroom but i think it's not that big problem . they provide 3 PCs connecting to Internet so that's useful! Hot water for instant noodle, washing machine and dryer...Vending machine inside the hostel is good idea. room is small but ok for 1 person and just sleep and go out..good location from Shinimamiya stationclose

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by tndamro1042 – posted on Apr 7, 2008

1

very unplesant neybourhod , easy acces to comunication.

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by jhondoe – posted on Mar 11, 2008

2

what a cheap!! clean as well. not bad

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by minitown6391 – posted on Feb 18, 2008

3

This hotel stank. My first room/floor semlt really bad, the wimdow doesnt open properly, the toilets are not that clean. I had to move room, but even my second room was not that good. They have a video player in their room, how outdated is that. I did not sleep in this place for even a night. I... more This hotel stank. My first room/floor semlt really bad, the wimdow doesnt open properly, the toilets are not that clean. I had to move room, but even my second room was not that good. They have a video player in their room, how outdated is that. I did not sleep in this place for even a night. I waould rather be out all night. Please dont stay here at this place.close

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by inuyasha-26252380 – posted on Feb 7, 2008

4

One shower for the whole building...can prove to be a little troublesome.

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by byjoex2941 – posted on Feb 6, 2008

11

Best hotel in that area,Staffs are so kind, very close to down town, incredibly cheap price, I loved japanese bathroom also it was good enough to relive my fatigue. I'm satisfied my choice and I'll choose Hotel Mikado next time as well.

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by heejae – posted on Dec 27, 2007

1

Good Value . recomended.

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by beijingqiyi9250 – posted on Dec 22, 2007

3

THe hotel is located in not a very good loking place... still have JR and subway really close so is convinient (a little far thought) staff is ok but dont speak much english, still no problem for basic stuff. room was very nice and clean... worst part ois they only have 1 shower to share for all... more THe hotel is located in not a very good loking place... still have JR and subway really close so is convinient (a little far thought) staff is ok but dont speak much english, still no problem for basic stuff. room was very nice and clean... worst part ois they only have 1 shower to share for all the 8 floors hotel!! ohter option is the Japanise stile bathroom but it has specific hours for boys and girls so is not very usefull..close

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by juanignacioj8864 – posted on Nov 30, 2007

2

the rooms smelled quite strange which was a bit off putting. the curfew was also slightly inconvenient. However, the staff were quite courteous and there was free internet usage up until the curfew. Also there was a selection of videos and newspapers that could be borrowed for free as well which...

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by ben-asci19580 – posted on Apr 25, 2007

2

cheaper than what we paid and got for on our previous tokyo trip at a similar hostel . Directions are not clear Directions : Exiting from Shin imamiya station , turn left and ealk straight until you reach a red color pachinko building . cross the road then turn right at the fist alleyway on... more cheaper than what we paid and got for on our previous tokyo trip at a similar hostel . Directions are not clear Directions : Exiting from Shin imamiya station , turn left and ealk straight until you reach a red color pachinko building . cross the road then turn right at the fist alleyway on your right . the hotel will be on your right sideclose

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by angeles-chong2204 – posted on Apr 18, 2007

1

The area is definitely not Soho. But it's real close to the station and the price is unbeatable. Definitely worth to stay if you want to see Osaka cheaply. The rooms are small, but clean. You get toothbrush, aircon, tv, video, yukata and towels.

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by ayashimikage8238 – posted on Apr 15, 2007

4

I haven't stayed in a cheaper place with a good private room. Looks like this hotel and the several others like it nearby were day laborer quarters not long ago - a lot like the hostels/hotels in Yokohama's Kotobuki neighborhood. But the renovation at Mikado is very well done. I love having a... more I haven't stayed in a cheaper place with a good private room. Looks like this hotel and the several others like it nearby were day laborer quarters not long ago - a lot like the hostels/hotels in Yokohama's Kotobuki neighborhood. But the renovation at Mikado is very well done. I love having a sento/bath on the property. It's still a budget option, but for what it is, it's excellent.close

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by eyerhyme – posted on Apr 1, 2007

3

the curfew isn:t great if you want to go out at night. needs more tv channels. they have a video player in each room which is a nice touch. maybe a bit overpriced but then this is japan!

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by joeyfo312 – posted on Jan 23, 2007

4

This is a business hotel in a not so nice business hotel district of Osaka. Some odd people moving around after dark. But the JR line and metro is few steps away from the hotel. The hotel is clean, and the staff very friendly. There is free internet access but only one shower in whole hotel (and... more This is a business hotel in a not so nice business hotel district of Osaka. Some odd people moving around after dark. But the JR line and metro is few steps away from the hotel. The hotel is clean, and the staff very friendly. There is free internet access but only one shower in whole hotel (and it has 8 floors)! A bit without carachter but ok for a night or two.close

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by vanelic – posted on Nov 8, 2006

24

++We had two japanese rooms for the family of four at the 5th floor. Excellent for short term budget accommodation. Subway and two food stores and other small shops around. --Only one shower at downstairs, matresses are not clean, all videos/tv channels are for japanese guests, and (the worst... more ++We had two japanese rooms for the family of four at the 5th floor. Excellent for short term budget accommodation. Subway and two food stores and other small shops around. --Only one shower at downstairs, matresses are not clean, all videos/tv channels are for japanese guests, and (the worst for us) No money exchange/card machine nearby. Namba is the nearest... Airaksinen`s from Finlandclose

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by leeaairak – posted on Oct 26, 2006

1

They lost my booking reservation from Hostel World so I had to stay at a different hotel. Not good.

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by basscase – posted on Oct 9, 2006

7

Decent budget option for a night or two in osaka. Curfew is 12.30 though, so if you're planning a late one then that could hamper things.

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by neilma8457 – posted on Oct 8, 2006

9

1 shower for the whole hotel is not acceptable. My room smelled odd and the toilets need a good bleaching! It the did the job - just - but I wouldn`t stay again - and crap directions on their website. I guess you could say I was underwhelmed.

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by Bouncyon – posted on Oct 7, 2006

30

It gets the job done, the only problem is the lock out time from 12:30 to 6.

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by kabat – posted on Sep 18, 2006

5

Very friendly staff. Especially Joe. The management should give him a raise!

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by ryanbu136 – posted on Sep 17, 2006

2

The hotel was quite a breeze to find, after walking for about 10 mins from the train station. The double japanese style room we booked was one of the most spacious throughout different hostels we stayed in Japan and was relatively clean. Curfew for showers is common in many hostels and so has...

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by diane7115 – posted on Sep 4, 2006

3

The employees were very nice. It would be helpful if they could speak more English, though.

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by rlmshs – posted on Jun 20, 2006

14

Although one will inevitably experience the sinking feeling in the stomach (on seeing the rather "shady" neighbourhood) when one alights at the JR station, the hotel is considerably decent. It is located very close to the JR station and is not far away from Osaka (so, it's useful when... more Although one will inevitably experience the sinking feeling in the stomach (on seeing the rather "shady" neighbourhood) when one alights at the JR station, the hotel is considerably decent. It is located very close to the JR station and is not far away from Osaka (so, it's useful when one has the Japan Rail Pass). The staff were generally very friendly, except for one particular staff, who had the strange habit of "barking" at non-japanese speaking guests (perhaps it's because we don't speak Japanese). The hotel also has a strange practice of making (loud) intercom announcements at 8.30am, 9.30am and 10.30pm. For non-Japanese speakers, we can only scratch our heads and wonder what the announcements were about - and why we had been so rudely aroused from peaceful sleep. But otherwise, the stay was quite a decent one.close

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by mzeyun – posted on May 16, 2006

2

The only big issue I had with the hotel, was that the showers were on the ground floor i'Pst floor). And they seemed to have some sort of alternating system with the main bathroom on the floor I was staying, which was a bit weird. But apart from that, the location is convenient. It`s not a... more The only big issue I had with the hotel, was that the showers were on the ground floor i'Pst floor). And they seemed to have some sort of alternating system with the main bathroom on the floor I was staying, which was a bit weird. But apart from that, the location is convenient. It`s not a hostel, so no cooking facilities, but there was a microwave on each floor and vending machines with pot-noodle type food.close

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by Emerle – posted on May 14, 2006

2

It was an okay place, and they had a ton of videos that you could borrow as the curfew was 12:30. There is smoking allowed though, and the rooms are not well aired out, so your room might be a little smokey at first. Also, there's only one shower, it's like a sento so only one sex can use it at a...

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by markm6649 – posted on May 9, 2006

4

the staff is really bad.. but the hotel is ok so its better to stay in taiyo

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by najang – posted on Mar 30, 2006

3

The receptionist was a chain smoker and the entire hotel smelt like smoke. Located in the ghetto, miles away from downtown area.

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by luke8 – posted on Jan 26, 2006

8

WelL I must say that I 'v''•'OE'" be better able to do this review IF I`D BEEN ABLE to find it!!! I mean saying that you`re 3mins from a station aren`t directions. I walked around for an hour. Then I thought...fuck it. I mean it was in a terrible neighbourhood. I asked directions,... more WelL I must say that I 'v''•'OE'" be better able to do this review IF I`D BEEN ABLE to find it!!! I mean saying that you`re 3mins from a station aren`t directions. I walked around for an hour. Then I thought...fuck it. I mean it was in a terrible neighbourhood. I asked directions, and no one knew where it was.I even called, and they didn`t speak English. The wrong number that I`d called prior to that was even able to to tell me that I was dialling the wrong number and give me the right one for goodness sake!!! In English! But I mean I guess they got my money, but I certainly would they got my money, but I certainly would not recommend it to ANYONE, and in fact to stay out of that neighbourhood altogether. I`d never felt unsafe in Japan up until that day!close

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by andyca – posted on Dec 4, 2005

1