Published date: February 5, 2025
A Hotel Filled with High Sense: Hotel Cordia Osaka
Room Type Stayed
Semi-double
1 ~ 2 guest(s)
460 ~
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Experience of the stay
This was my second time using HafH to book a hotel, and I reserved "Hotel Cordia Osaka."
This is for shooting a YouTube video.
The Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line Higobashi Station
In the southern area of Nishi-Umeda and Kitashinchi, it’s the office district west of Yodoyabashi.
There are many hotels in the vicinity, and Hotel Cordia Osaka is just a minute's walk from Exit 5A of Yodoyabashi Station, located underground.
However, since there were no escalators to get above ground from 5A, it's better to exit either 1A or 1B where there are escalators; if you're carrying large luggage, I recommend exiting from there and walking above ground.
You can either exit from the north side of Higobashi Station and head to one of the nearby exits 1A or 1B, or walk through the underground passage to Exit 5A; the distance is about the same.
Finally, I've arrived at the hotel.
The surrounding area is filled with buildings, making it somewhat hard to appreciate the entire exterior of the structure, but the entrance features large wooden automatic doors.
It looks like the entrance to a stylish dining bar.
Upon entering, there is genuinely a stylish restaurant that resembles a dining bar.
The entrance lobby is not very spacious but has an adult vibe that is calm and fashionable.
Opposite the front desk is a coffee machine that offers free coffee and café lattes 24/7 (probably).
After taking the elevator to the hallway, it’s just as stylish as described before.
The walls are adorned with various artists' works.
This décor supposedly extends all the way to the guest room floors from the 2nd to the 9th floor, and although I only saw my own room floor, I slightly regretted not exploring all the floors.
Upon entering the room, I was so impressed by the stylish interior that it made me think I would love to have the interior design of my new home just like this room. It is incredibly stylish, as I keep saying.
Lying on the large bed, I was facing a large wall-mounted TV that looked to be around 60, if not 70 inches.
Depending on the room, the one I stayed in had a shower room instead of a bathroom.
However, it featured a Refin showerhead and a rain shower that drizzles down from above.
Since breakfast wasn't included in the HafH reservation, I added it during check-in.
The price was 1800 yen, and I could pay using QR code.
The breakfast venue is next to the hotel entrance at "cafe & dining DINING1325."
You choose one of five options from a one-plate menu: toast plate, croque monsieur plate, French toast plate, hot dog plate, or morning curry.
Drinks and desserts are free.
I chose the French toast plate.
It seems to be made of French bread, transformed into French toast, with a crispy outer texture and a soft interior, tasting incredibly delicious.
However, considering the price of 1800 yen, I thought it might be a bit pricey.
Still, it was a satisfying breakfast.
Experiences during the trip
I didn't stay here specifically for sightseeing, so I took a light stroll around the Nakanoshima area.
As I exited the hotel and stepped onto Tosabori Street, the first thing I saw was the "Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Osaka Main Branch."
The heavy stone building is impressive and left me in awe.
Continuing along the Tosabori River, crossing Yodoyabashi, I encountered the Osaka City Hall and the old building of the Bank of Japan Osaka Branch.
Designed by Kingo Tatsuno, who is famous for buildings such as the head office of the Bank of Japan and Tokyo Station's Marunouchi station building, the old building (constructed in 1903) is known as a historical bank architecture. (Quoted from Wikipedia)
From there, I walked back along the riverside, so I didn't head toward the Central Public Hall, but still, walking while viewing the sculptures along the river was a peaceful and happy time.
Higobashi surprisingly has quite a few dining options.
Of course, being an office district, it must be popular with many salarymen and OLs, but even on a Saturday, many shops were open.
When I previously stayed at a hotel in Higobashi, I noticed that there were quite a few ramen shops, so I entered a ramen shop near Higobashi Station.
I had a light-toned tonkotsu ramen.
The set included tonkotsu char siu ramen with garlic, rice, and kimchi.
There was no distinct smell of tonkotsu, and the soup was light.
It was easy to eat, very delicious, and I finished it all in no time.
For those wanting to drink more, heading to Umeda or Shinchi is a good idea.
It's only one station by train, and even if you miss the last train, you can walk back to the hotel.Get Extra Bonus Coins! Sign up with this user's referral code now!