Well located in the city for tourists like us. The two main subway lines crisscross at the station, the markets (Kuromon), the restaurants, and of course the Donburi pedestrian district, can all be accessed on foot comfortably.
From the reservation, pre-payment to the actual arrival everything was without any incidence. We were expected by the front desk staff when we arrived around 8:30pm, and it took less than a few minutes for they to complete the check-in then showed us the way to our room.
The room is actually spacious - for its price. We found everything we needed in the room for a couple who come to Osaka for a few days' tour. Its bathroom is probably the strongest point of this establishment - clean, functional and roomy. The LCD flat screen TV set is small, in today's standard, but who comes to stay for watching the local TV programs anyway. Speaking of TV programs, like most others (even Sheraton), English speaking channels are non-existent. And while there is no wi-fi, we found the wired Internet access to be quite good.
The front desk staff were courteous and competent. While they may not feel totally comfortable in seeking out a conversation with us, they were able to answer and meet all our inquiries and requests, including our endless questions on directions and the local "hidden from tourist" places.