Excellent hotel in the Japan "business hotel" category (rooms tend to be smalll for Western standards, do not offer some services available at full-service hitels). The property looks new, attractive, excellent Japanese/Western breakfast buffet, helpful reception staff. Rooms overlooking the river have a great view of the boardwalk and boats. Shopping and restaurants at least a 10 min walk away. JR station is 20 min by foot, Nankai ferry terminal about half hour. But there were always taxis parked right outside.