6 Chome-2-78 Shimaya, Konohana Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0024, JapanView hotel details
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Kanzhang
[Non-smoking]Moderate Double Room
Stayed in Dec 2025
Family
14 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 31, 2026
The location is excellent, right outside the JR station. The hotel also sends an email in advance for online check-in. The room is new, and the window view is great; you can even see the queue situation.
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Response from Property: Thank you so much for choosing to stay at the Oriental Hotel Universal Studios and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We are delighted to know that you were satisfied with the hotel's convenient location, the smooth online check-in process, and the brand-new guest rooms, and we are also very pleased that you enjoyed the view from your window. Your valuable feedback means a lot to us and will motivate us to continuously improve our service. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Sincerely, Oriental Hotel Universal Studios
zlz000
[Non-smoking] Moderate Twin
Stayed in Dec 2025
Travelling with friends
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 23, 2026
The room was really clean, and for Japan, it was actually quite spacious. The location is fantastic, just a few dozen meters from Universal City Station, right at the entrance to Universal Studios. I definitely recommend it.
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Response from Property: Thank you so much for choosing to stay at Universal City Oriental Hotel and for sharing your valuable review! We are delighted to know that you were satisfied with the cleanliness and spaciousness of your room, and we are also happy that you appreciated the hotel's convenient location. The hotel's proximity to the station and Universal Studios is one of our proudest advantages, and we are pleased to have made your stay convenient and enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future! Sincerely, Universal City Oriental Hotel
Anonymous User
[Non-smoking]Moderate Double Room
Stayed in Nov 2025
Couple
2 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Jan 16, 2026
I stayed at Oriental Hotel Universal City and had a comfortable overall experience. The location is definitely the highlight—just steps away from Universal Studios Japan and surrounded by plenty of restaurants and shops, which made everything very convenient.
The room was clean, spacious compared to typical city hotels, and the beds were comfortable. The décor felt a bit dated in some areas, but everything functioned well. Staff were friendly and helpful, and check-in was smooth.
Overall, it’s a solid choice if you’re visiting USJ and want convenience and comfort without needing anything too fancy. I would stay here again for a future park visit.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying at our hotel on this occasion.
We are deeply honored to hear that you enjoyed a comfortable stay.
We are especially delighted to receive your kind words regarding the convenient access to Universal Studios Japan and the nearby restaurants and shops.
We are pleased if our convenient location contributed to making your trip even more enjoyable.
We also extend our gratitude for your satisfaction with the cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfort of the bed in your room.
Furthermore, we are deeply touched by your kind words regarding our staff's service and the smoothness of your check-in process.
All our employees are filled with appreciation.
We will take note of your comments regarding certain aspects of the interior design for future facility improvements.
We consider your valuable feedback essential for enhancing our services.
We sincerely hope you will choose our hotel again on your next visit to Universal Studios Japan.
sf10
[Non-smoking] Deluxe Triple
Stayed in Nov 2025
Family
19 review
8.5/10
Very good
Posted on Dec 18, 2025
A very good location as it is near Universal Studios Japan. We stayed for 2 nights. After an exhausted day, it was great that we were able to go back and rest.
Many restaurants at the Universal walk. One of the lawsons was just at the doorstep. Total there are 3 Lawsons and 1 7-11 there. As for the lounge service, it was not mentioned at all by the hotel staff etc. I found out by reading trip.com reviews.
We like it as the room is quite spacious and with a big bathtub.
The only downside is it is very stuffy in the room.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us and for sharing your detailed feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our convenient location near Universal Studios Japan, as well as the nearby restaurants and convenience stores. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the spacious room and the large bathtub, which contributed to a comfortable stay after a long day at the park.
We sincerely apologize for the stuffiness in your room and for the lack of information regarding our lounge service. Your comments have been shared with our team so that we can improve communication with our guests and ensure a more comfortable environment in the rooms.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even more pleasant stay in the future.
Warm regards,
Oriental Hotel Universal City
チャンキン
[Non-smoking]Superior Twin Room
Stayed in Nov 2025
Solo traveller
37 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Dec 3, 2025
For my trip to Japan, I bought a 1.5-day Universal Studios ticket, so I booked two nights at this hotel! It's located just 180 meters from the main entrance of Universal Studios, which is a prime location. Also, thanks to my government's restrictions on officials traveling to Japan, we non-government personnel were able to book such a luxurious hotel (a 27 sqm room, which is practically a mansion in Japan, haha!) for just over 500 RMB, even during the popular autumn leaf season. I hope my government further intensifies sanctions on Japan, so we non-government personnel can plan our next trip there! Much appreciated!
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Response from Property: Thank you so much for staying at our hotel and sharing such a detailed and enthusiastic review! We are delighted to know you enjoyed our excellent location near the Universal Studios main entrance, and we are also pleased that our spacious rooms added to your wonderful memories. Thank you so much for your positive feedback; we are excited to provide you with a comfortable and pleasant stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing you with the same wonderful experience. Sincerely, Oriental Hotel Universal City
Chentutu555
[Non-smoking]Superior Twin Room
Stayed in Oct 2025
Travelling with friends
12 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 12, 2025
Environment: The location is excellent, right next to USJ, within walking distance, and the subway station is just outside.
Hygiene: The hygiene is good, and everything is well-equipped. There's enough space for two people, not cramped, and overall very convenient.
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Response from Property: Thank you sincerely for your stay at the Oriental Hotel Universal Studios. We are deeply honored by your high praise. All staff will continue to strive for excellence, upholding the philosophy of "creating a hotel loved by our guests." We sincerely hope you will continue to patronize us in the future. Thank you very much. Oriental Hotel Universal Studios All Staff
Anonymous User
[Non-smoking]Moderate Double Room
Stayed in Oct 2025
Travelling with friends
8 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Convenient location for USJ. There are many eateries around the area and convenient stores. Transport can be challenging because need to switch lines but got used to it after a while.
Response from Property: Thank you very much for staying with us and for sharing your kind feedback.
We are delighted to hear that you found our location convenient for your trip to USJ and enjoyed the variety of restaurants and convenience stores in the surrounding area.
Regarding the transportation, we appreciate your patience with the train transfers. While the local rail network can be a bit complex at first, we are glad to know that you were able to navigate it smoothly during your stay.
We look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future.
Disanhuotiantang
[Non-smoking]Moderate Double Room
Stayed in Oct 2025
Travelling with friends
23 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 2, 2025
This hotel is amazing! The rooms are clean and cozy, the bedding is comfortable, the service is thoughtful and attentive, and the breakfast is rich and delicious. The environment is quiet, making for a truly peaceful stay. It offers excellent value for money!
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Response from Property: Thank you so much for choosing to stay at our hotel and sharing such a wonderful review! We are delighted to know that you were satisfied with the cleanliness and coziness of your room, the comfort of your bedding, and our attentive service. We are also pleased that you enjoyed our delicious and satisfying breakfast and the tranquil environment. It is our honor to provide you with a comfortable and worthwhile stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future! Sincerely, Oriental Hotel Universal City
WesternC
[Non-smoking]Moderate Double Room
Stayed in Sep 2025
Travelling with friends
9 review
2.0/10
Posted on Oct 16, 2025
I was very disappointed with my recent stay at this hotel.
Just a few days before my arrival, the hotel repeatedly sent self check-in messages demanding excessive personal information, including passport details and photos.
At that stage, most travelers are already occupied with their travel plans and sightseeing, making it unreasonable to expect guests to read lengthy check-in instructions or upload multiple documents.
While I understand this might be required for legal reasons, sending so many reminders so late felt careless and inconsiderate.
In addition, I mentioned this issue to the hotel staff during my stay, but received no response or follow-up. This lack of communication and concern reflected very poor customer service.
Overall, the experience was unpleasant and disappointing.
今回の滞在には大変がっかりしました。
到着のわずか数日前に、ホテルから何度もセルフチェックインの案内が届き、パスポート情報や顔写真など、過度な個人情報の提出を求められました。
旅行中のタイミングでこのような手続きを求められても、観光や移動で忙しく、長い説明を読む時間や書類をアップロードする余裕はほとんどありません。
法的な理由があるのかもしれませんが、直前になって何度も通知を送る対応には誠意や配慮が感じられませんでした。
また、滞在中にこの件についてスタッフに伝えましたが、特に返答や対応はなく、サービスの姿勢にも疑問を感じました。
全体として不快な印象が残り、とても残念でした。
這次的住宿體驗讓我感到相當失望。抵達之後的幾天內,飯店多次寄來有關自助報到的訊息,裡面有一堆的說明,還要求提供個人資料,包含護照資訊與照片。
相信對於多數旅客而言,這些事情應該是在出發前就會準備完畢,飯店寄信的時機點已經在行程當中,根本不可能抽空閱讀冗長的入住說明或上傳相關文件。
可以理解是日本的法規要求,但是,不斷地發送訊息要求住客登記自助入住的資訊有夠惱人,這間飯店難道櫃檯人員是娃娃或裝飾品嗎?
此外,我在入住期間也曾向飯店人員反映此事,但並未得到任何回覆或後續處理,讓我感受到服務品質低下。整體而言,這次的住宿經驗令人感到非常不悅。
Response from Property: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay with us at Oriental Hotel Universal City.
We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations.
We understand how frustrating it must have been to receive multiple self check-in messages requesting personal information, especially so close to your arrival. While we do ask for certain details to comply with local regulations, we recognize that the timing and volume of our reminders may have come across as excessive and poorly timed. Your point is well taken, and we will be reviewing our communication approach to make the process more streamlined and respectful of our guests’ time and travel schedules.
Additionally, we sincerely apologize for the lack of response from our team after you brought up your concerns during your stay. This falls short of the attentive and responsive service we aim to provide, and we will be addressing this internally to ensure better follow-up in the future.
Your experience is not reflective of the level of service we strive for, and we are very sorry that we let you down. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve both our processes and the way we support our guests.
We hope you might consider giving us another opportunity in the future to provide you with a much more comfortable and satisfying stay.
Warm regards,
Oriental Hotel Universal City
Guest User
[Non-smoking]Moderate Double Room
Stayed in Sep 2025
Travelling with friends
3 review
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Oct 10, 2025
The stay at Oriental Hotel Universal City was pleasant overall. The location is excellent and the staff were courteous and professional. However, the shower water pressure was weak, and the toilet lid had visible stains, which was unexpected for a hotel of this class. Overall, still a good experience.
Response from Property: Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your valuable feedback.
We are truly delighted to hear that you found your overall stay pleasant, enjoyed our excellent location, and appreciated the courtesy and professionalism of our staff. Your kind words are a great encouragement to our team.
However, we are sincerely sorry to learn about the issues you experienced with the weak shower water pressure and the visible stains on the toilet lid. This is certainly not the standard we aim to uphold, and we deeply regret that these aspects diminished your experience.
Please be assured that we have taken immediate note of your comments. We are already addressing these concerns with our housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure thorough checks and prompt rectification, preventing similar occurrences in the future.
We are truly glad that, despite these points, you still had a good experience overall. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon, providing you with an even more comfortable and flawless stay.
Zhuomeiyadewanuofuxidaowangwei
[Non-smoking] Moderate Twin
Stayed in Sep 2025
Couple
11 review
6.2/10
Posted on Oct 9, 2025
Initially, upon check-in, I was given a connecting room on the 13th floor. I contacted Trip.com customer service and managed to switch to the 5th floor. Oh my god, it was incredibly damp, and the hygiene was quite poor. I didn't sleep well for two nights. Trip.com customer service gets full marks, but the hotel gets 2 points.
Service: The front desk staff handling check-in was greasy and seemed inexperienced.
Hygiene: It was really damp; the pillows even had some mold.
Environment: Breakfast was pretty good, and the fresh orange juice machine was a highlight. They had beef burgers for breakfast. From 5 PM, they offered unlimited Italian gelato, hot dogs, waffles, and drinks. Ice cream, drinks, cookies, and desserts were available all day.
The location is indeed great. Next time I stay, I hope the hotel can provide better bedding and a higher floor.
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Response from Property: Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to provide such a detailed and honest review of our hotel's service and facilities. We have carefully read your feedback and sincerely apologize for any unpleasantness or discomfort you experienced during your stay. Regarding your comments about the dampness, poor hygiene, and moldy pillows in the 5th-floor room, this is indeed a serious oversight on our part. We have reported this issue to the Housekeeping and Engineering departments and will immediately conduct a comprehensive inspection of the 5th-floor rooms, especially strengthening dehumidification measures and strictly controlling the cleaning and replacement standards of bedding to ensure that such situations do not recur. At the same time, we also take your feedback on the service attitude of the front desk staff very seriously. We sincerely apologize for the unprofessional experience you had during check-in. We will immediately strengthen the professional skills training and service awareness education of all service personnel to ensure that every guest enjoys warm, efficient, and professional service. We are delighted that you expressed your satisfaction with our breakfast and afternoon tea (unlimited Italian gelato, hot dogs, waffles, and drinks), especially your praise for the freshly squeezed orange machine and beef burger. The all-day selection of ice cream, drinks, cookies, and desserts also brought you pleasure. We are also pleased that the hotel's excellent location made your travels convenient. These positive reviews are an affirmation of our work, and we will continue to maintain and innovate to strive for even better results. We have noted your suggestions regarding better bedding and a higher floor for your next stay. Please inform us of your specific preferences when booking or before your arrival, and we will do our best to arrange a satisfactory room for you, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay. Your valuable feedback is the driving force behind our continuous improvement. We sincerely look forward to your next visit and are confident in providing you with even better service than this time. Have a wonderful stay!
Anonymous User
[Non-smoking]Superior Twin Room
Stayed in Sep 2025
Family
16 review
6.5/10
Posted on Oct 7, 2025
The room was tiny, and so was the bathroom. Soundproofing was decent, and there was a window, but opening it was very noisy. Cleanliness was just okay. The bed was comparable to a budget hotel. I wouldn't recommend staying here when prices are high – it's not worth it! Check-in was quick, though.
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Response from Property: Thank you for choosing to stay at Universal Studios Japan and for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely regret that your stay did not fully meet your expectations. We apologize that the room and bathroom space did not provide you with sufficient comfort. Our rooms are designed to maximize functionality in a compact space, but we understand that every guest's needs are different, and we appreciate your candid feedback. We have noted your feedback regarding cleanliness and noise levels and will forward it to our housekeeping and maintenance team for improvement. We are also pleased with your positive feedback on the check-in process and thank you for your recognition. Your feedback is crucial to us and helps us continuously improve our service quality. We look forward to providing you with a better stay experience in the future. Sincerely, Universal Studios Japan
Anonymous User
[Non-smoking] Moderate Twin
Stayed in Sep 2025
Family
27 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 10, 2025
This was the best family-friendly hotel for our trip to Japan. The room wasn't huge, but it was relatively new and very clean. They even put a step stool in front of the bathroom sink for kids and had a baby crib ready, which shows great attention to detail.
The breakfast was also good. Even though it was Golden Week and the hotel was packed, breakfast service was well-organized. The freshly squeezed orange juice was delicious, and the waffles and rice were tasty too!
The location is key – it's excellent. Right outside, you're on the Universal Studios Japan promenade, and it's just a few minutes' walk to the park entrance.
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Response from Property: We are deeply grateful that you chose to stay at our hotel from among many others. We are delighted by your warm feedback on your stay. While the room size may not have fully met your expectations, we are pleased to learn that you were satisfied with its cleanliness and modernity. We were especially pleased that you noticed and praised our thoughtful services for guests with young children, such as the children's step stool and crib. Furthermore, we were delighted to learn that you were very satisfied with the breakfast. Despite the busy season, our staff worked diligently to ensure smooth service and a comfortable breakfast for every guest. We are honored by your praise of the food. We are most pleased that the hotel's excellent location provides convenient access to Universal Studios Japan, helping you create unforgettable travel memories. We sincerely wish you and your family a wonderful time in Japan. We sincerely hope you will choose to stay at our hotel again on your next visit to Japan. All our staff look forward to your stay.
Anonymous User
[Non-smoking]Superior Twin Room
Stayed in Aug 2025
Family
10 review
7.0/10
Posted on Nov 16, 2025
The room has been renovated, but it's not brand new, and the bathroom is a bit old with mold in the bathtub seams. It's a shame the view from the window is obstructed. The room itself is average, but the front desk service was excellent.
Facilities: Average
Cleanliness: Average
Environment: Average
Service: Very good
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Response from Property: Hello! Thank you so much for choosing to stay at our hotel and taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to learn that you were very satisfied with the service of the front desk staff. This is the greatest affirmation and encouragement for our team, and we have passed this feedback on to our front desk colleagues, who will be greatly encouraged. We also thank you for your approval of our room renovations. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered with the facilities in your room, especially the somewhat outdated bathroom and the mold in the bathtub crevices. This truly did not meet our expected hygiene standards, and we have immediately reported this issue to the housekeeping and engineering departments. We will inspect and repair it as soon as possible and strengthen cleaning and maintenance to ensure the cleanliness of all areas. We also regret that the view from the window was somewhat obstructed, preventing you from enjoying a perfect visual experience. Your valuable feedback is crucial to us; it helps us identify shortcomings and motivates us to continuously improve. We value the experience of every guest and will continue to strive to improve the overall facilities, hygiene, and environment of the hotel, aiming to provide guests with a more comfortable and satisfying stay. We look forward to your next visit, where we will present you with a brand new and even better stay experience.
Guest User
[Non-smoking]Superior Twin Room
Stayed in Aug 2025
Family
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 21, 2025
The hotel's location is absolutely fantastic! If you're visiting Universal Studios, it's right by the park exit, and very close to the subway, making travel super convenient. In the mornings, you can smoothly enter the park, and after a tiring day, you can return to the hotel for a complimentary afternoon tea with a wide variety of delicious options. The room size is also quite spacious. It's a really great hotel!
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Response from Property: Thank you so much for choosing to stay at the Oriental Hotel Universal Studios Japan and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are delighted to know that you found our hotel's location very convenient, making your visit to Universal Studios Japan a smooth and enjoyable experience. We are also pleased that you enjoyed our welcome lounge service and were satisfied with the variety and taste of the refreshments. We are especially pleased to learn that you were satisfied with the spaciousness and comfort of your room. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and all of us sincerely look forward to your next visit in the near future for another unforgettable stay. Sincerely, Oriental Hotel Universal Studios Japan