Originally Posted by jaro

Old school, nice looking taxi - I snapped a picture in case I will not see another one. Opposite is true - it is hard to find a modern taxi in Osaka instead!

Aloft as seen from the street

Hip looking entry area, with bar to the right

and restaurant to the left. Serves breakfast / lunch / dinner and the prices are not too shabby

Entry to the room - bathroom to the right, (bed/living)room to the straight

Strategically chosen twin beds in the bedroom, as online reviews mentioned hotel rooms are small and the beds do not match the European sizing. The mattress and bedding is extremely soft though!

View towards the entry area, with TV and fridge on the right

Very granular lightning control in the room, USB ports are a nice touch.

Toilet reveals Japanese style toilet with heated seat and automatic lid opening / closing when you open the door / stand up to leave; toilet disinfection after you finish; and automatic flushing!

Hotel room checked out and luggages dropped off, we went for early dinner to a make-it-yourself-katsu place:

Our meal, beef katsu with cabbage and wasabi, accompanied by a bowl of rice, miso soup, salted cod roe, an assortment of sauces, and a warabi mochi. The katsu was breaded and very rare; you were provided a tiny stove to cook it yourself to desired doneness.

Next: Exploring Osaka and trying to take better pictures for the trip report!