Dotonbori Royal vs Doutonbori Crystal Hotel
Both are in Osaka, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentShimanouchi 2-chome
Dotonbori Royal
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Shimanouchi 2-chome
Doutonbori Crystal Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 50 m apart.
Choose Dotonbori Royal if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 2 / 43)
Choose Doutonbori Crystal Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.3)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 43 / 2)
Why is Dotonbori Royal better than Doutonbori Crystal Hotel?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Doutonbori Crystal Hotel better than Dotonbori Royal?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.3)+0.6
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Dotonbori Royal vs Doutonbori Crystal Hotel: which hotel is better? | Dotonbori Royal | Doutonbori Crystal Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.9 +0.6 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Public transport | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 | 8.9 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 268 | 383 +115 |
| Google rating | – | 4.5/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 488 |
| Rank in Osaka | bottom 27% | top 26% +47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Distance to Shimanouchi 2-chome centre | 120 m | 70 m |
| To public transport | 290 m | 340 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 220 m | 250 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 29 |
| Sights within 1 km | 39 | 39 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 2 | 43 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 8 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Hotel prices in Osaka by month
All months
| Month | Dotonbori Royal | Doutonbori Crystal Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €70 | €123 |
| December | €88 | €142 |
| January | €85 | €196 |
| February | €101 | €196 |
| March | €97 | €196 |
| April | €133 | €213 |
| May | €140 | €199 |
| June | – | €159 |
| July | – | €162 |
| August | €107 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
50 m apart
Dotonbori Royal: city centre: 900 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 39 sights within 1 km.
Doutonbori Crystal Hotel: city centre: 940 m, Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 39 sights within 1 km.
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Dotonbori Royal or Doutonbori Crystal Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Dotonbori Royal or Doutonbori Crystal Hotel?
They are evenly matched. Dotonbori Royal is stronger in public transport; Doutonbori Crystal Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Dotonbori Royal or Doutonbori Crystal Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Dotonbori Royal and Doutonbori Crystal Hotel?
The two hotels are 50 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score