Zonk Hotel Nakasu-Deaibashi

The accommodations were excellent: accessibility, views, and room sizes. Aside from the slightly cumbersome wireless authentication process at check-in, I was satisfied. The complimentary beer was also a great bonus.

Conclusion: I won't be using this hotel again. There were some good points, but the room structure and air conditioning issues were fatal and I couldn't stay comfortably. [Cons] - There was a large exhaust duct in the ceiling of the room, and every time other rooms used their air conditioners or fans, the wind would blow in, making it cold. - Perhaps due to the exhaust ducts from other rooms, a sewage-like smell rose into the room, making it quite smelly. - The windows were only for natural light and couldn't be opened for ventilation (no air exchange). - There were times when the air conditioner didn't work. - It seemed like the outdoor unit was shared with other rooms, and due to the centralized air conditioning, it sometimes wouldn't work even when turned on. - When other rooms were set to dry, the heating wouldn't work, leaving my room with no other option, which was quite uncomfortable on cold days. - The reception on the 7th floor was difficult to find. - It was very crowded at 4:00 PM when check-in began, and even with advance check-in, there was a long wait. [Pros] - The location was good, within walking distance of Tenjin. - A wide selection of welcome drinks were available. - Amenities such as water, toothbrushes, cotton swabs, and gowns were provided. [Overall Review] At first, I thought I had gotten a bad room, but the other rooms had the same structure, so I think it was basically the same. In particular, the problems with the air conditioning and exhaust ducts (smell, cold) were too big. Summary: I would not stay here again. There are some positives, but the room design and the air-conditioning issues were serious enough that I could not stay comfortably. [Cons] - A very large exhaust duct runs across the ceiling. Whenever other rooms use their AC or ventilation fan, cold air blows into my room and it gets chilly. - Possibly because other rooms’ ducts run through the room, a strong sewage-like smell came up and the room smelled really bad. - The window is only for daylight and cannot be opened for ventilation. - The air conditioner sometimes did not work. - The outdoor unit seems to be shared with other rooms and partially centrally controlled, so even when turned on, it sometimes did not run. - When other rooms were set to “dry,” heating could not be used and my room was also limited to “dry” only. This was very uncomfortable on a cold day. - The reception on the 7th floor is hard to find. - Around the 16:00 check-in time, it was very crowded. Even with pre check-in, I had to wait a long time. [Pros] - Good location within walking distance to Tenjin. - The welcome drinks selection is quite good. - Amenities are well stocked (water, toothbrush, cotton swabs, gown, etc.). [Overall] At first I thought it was just an unlucky room, but the other rooms appear to have the same structure, so I believe this is a general issue. The AC and exhaust duct problems (odor and cold air) were too significant.

The location is great, the rooms are clean and spacious, and it's the best! The all-you-can-drink refrigerator is also amazing!!