With its striking colour palette of dusty pink and royal blue, the Basement Hotel Osaka Honmachi is clearly designed for the new generation of travellers – those who see travel as a lifestyle that blends work and social connection. There’s a youthfulness in its design, featuring playful signages inspired by Morse code, unconventional materials like wire mesh, and fun, graphic decorations.
Conveniently located by Hommachi Station, the hotel offers 119 rooms across 14 floors. They may be compact (15.5–16.5 sqm in size), but they’re comfortable and fitted with all the mod-cons you’d need, including free Wi-Fi, a TV, separate bathroom and toilet, a humidifying air purifier and an in-room safe. Some rooms come with sofas, while others feature picture windows with wide views of the city.
The life of the hotel revolves around the spacious lounge on the 14th floor, which serves breakfast and transitions into a café after 2 pm. There’s a variety of seating arrangements, from dining and communal tables to sofas and desks suited for remote working.
More interestingly, its Social Hour programme is free for guests, offering sweets and pastries from 2pm to 5pm, and then evening cocktails right after, with alcoholic and soft drinks plus snacks until 10pm, all with no extra charge. There are even free daily workshops at around 4pm, where guests can take part in short activities such as coffee hand-drip sessions right after checking in.