Apa Hotel Shin Osaka Ekimae Tower

3-star gateway hotel near Shin-Osaka Station with 32-floor city views

Prime Location & Access

The APA Hotel Shin-Osaka Eki Tower is less than a 10-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station, giving guests direct access to the Shinkansen bullet train for day trips to Kyoto, Hakata, and Tokyo. The hotel also sits within a 5-minute walk of Shin-Osaka subway station (Exit 7), linking to the Osaka Metro line that reaches Umeda Sky Building and Dotonbori. Two convenience stores - a 7-Eleven and a Family Mart - are steps from the entrance, and Itami Airport is 9 miles away.

Dining & Breakfast

A buffet breakfast is served daily on the 32nd floor, offering both American and Asian options with city views. The on-site restaurant also provides lunch and dinner, though reservations are required for evening meals. Guests note the breakfast has a wide variety of choices, including a kid-friendly buffet.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at the APA Hotel Shin Osaka Ekimae Tower include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and private bathrooms with modern amenities. Daily housekeeping is provided every three days, with fresh towels and amenity packs left at the door on other days. The hotel also has laundry facilities with washing machines and dryers, a microwave for guest use, and luggage storage before check-in and after checkout.

Business & Practical Services

The 24-hour front desk offers currency exchange, luggage storage, and room service. A trouser press and fax/photocopying are available for business travelers. The hotel also provides safety deposit boxes, key card access, and 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas.

Guest Experience & Views

The hotel occupies floors 2 through 32, with deluxe twin rooms and superior twin rooms located on high floors offering panoramic views of the Yodogawa River and Osaka cityscape. Some rooms have a high step into the bathroom and may not be disability accessible. The building has an open core design that can feel windy on upper floors, and guests should expect train noise due to the proximity to Shin-Osaka Station.

• Location: Less than 10 min walk to Shin-Osaka Shinkansen Station
• Views: City and Yodogawa River panoramas from high-floor rooms
• Dining: Buffet breakfast on 32nd floor with American and Asian options
• Access: 5 min to Shin-Osaka subway, 9 miles to Itami Airport
• Services: 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, luggage storage
• Laundry: On-site washing machines and dryers for guest use