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R.N.T Hotels opened “THE BASEMENT HOTEL Osaka Honmachi” on April 18.
This is the first store of the new lifestyle hotel brand “THE BASEMENT.” The brand embodies four themes: “comfort,” “uniqueness and charm,” “strong support from below,” and “spirit of adventure and discovery.” The service concept is themed “SHARE.”
The building is 14 stories high, with 119 guest rooms. Floors 2 through 13 are designated guest room floors, offering five types of rooms, including ones with a 160 cm wide single bed or twin beds with a sofa bed, accommodating up to 3 people. The guest rooms are themed “SMALL COMFORTABLE,” featuring separate bath and toilet, independent washstands, 40-inch TVs, and air purifiers with humidifying functions.
On the 14th floor, “THE BASEMENT LOUNGE” offers breakfast, and after 2:00 PM, it becomes a café serving specialty drinks, cakes, and tarts buffet-style. Daily workshops include experiences like crafting original accessories and drink tastings.
Access is about a 2-minute walk from Osaka Metro Honmachi Station and about an 11-minute walk from Awaza Station.