Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station

The Courtyard Osaka was a nice, clean, well equipped hotel with helpful staff and a great location adjacent to the Shin-Ōsaka station. The breakfast was wonderful although expensive at $30 (but you may get it cheaper when booking) with both traditional Japanese food (noodles, fish) as well as a good selection of western food (cereal, pancakes, made to order omelets) and lots of fresh fruit and veggies.

It was a bit pricey although it’s true that ‘you gets what youse pays for’. You pay a lot and get a lot. Besides that it’s great. If you can afford it, I highly recommend it.