The GALA Hotel Umeda
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.17 out of 5 (402 reviews). A family-oriented hotel that opened in the Umeda area in March 2025. Its spacious family rooms with a kitchen and washing machine come with cribs, children's chairs and cutlery, making even longer stays with a baby comfortable. Guests praise the breakfast at the first-floor lounge, and the location, a 3-minute walk from Nakatsu Station, 10 minutes on foot from Umeda and 30 minutes from USJ, makes Osaka sightseeing easy for families.
Kids Facilities
Cribs, children's chairs and children's cutlery
Cribs, children's chairs and children's cutlery
Cribs, children's chairs and children's cutlery are available for the guest rooms. Cribs are lent free of charge for children aged 0 to 1.
- •Free crib rental is for children aged 0 to 1
Kitchen and washing machine in the family rooms
Kitchen and washing machine in the family rooms
Some rooms have a kitchen and a washing machine, and the coin-operated laundry is open 24 hours a day, which is handy for longer family stays.
Benefits of the accommodation plan for families with babies
Benefits of the accommodation plan for families with babies
If you book the accommodation plan for families with babies, a crib, a diaper bin, a children's toothbrush, baby food (Kewpie baby food), diapers, a body sponge and children's slippers are prepared for you.
- •These benefits are provided when you book this plan
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Overview
The GALA Hotel Umeda is a plant-themed design hotel that opened in Nakatsu, Osaka, on March 3, 2025. It is a 3-minute walk from Nakatsu Station and a 10-minute walk from Umeda Station. There are 8 room types in all, including rooms for families such as the Deluxe Family Suite, which sleeps up to 6 guests, and the Junior Suite, which sleeps up to 4. Cribs, children's chairs and children's cutlery are available, so the hotel is set up for stays with young children. There is no communal bath or onsen.
Rooms
There are 8 room types in all, from singles to family suites. The Single Room is 13 sq m for 1 guest, with one bed 120 cm wide. The Double Room is 11 to 13 sq m for 2 guests, with one bed 140 cm wide, and the Deluxe Queen Room is 15 to 17 sq m for 2 guests, with one bed 160 cm wide. The Twin Room is 17 sq m for 2 guests, with two beds 120 cm wide, and the Deluxe Twin Room is 29 sq m for 2 guests, with two beds 120 cm wide plus a sofa bench.
The Junior Suite is 28 sq m for 4 guests, with two beds 180 cm wide, and the Luxury Suite is 40 to 44 sq m for 4 guests, also with two beds 180 cm wide. The Deluxe Family Suite is 38 to 42 sq m, with two beds 120 cm wide and two beds 140 cm wide, and sleeps up to 6 guests.
Dining
Breakfast is served at the hotel. On plans that include breakfast, you can eat in the first-floor lounge from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. (last order 9 a.m.), with freshly baked bread, main dishes and more.
Family-Friendly Features
The Deluxe Family Suite sleeps up to 6 guests, and the Junior Suite and Luxury Suite up to 4 each. Cribs, children's chairs and children's cutlery are available for the guest rooms, and cribs for children aged 0 to 1 are lent free of charge. Co-sleeping is limited to one child per adult, and children of elementary school age and older pay the same rate as adults. Babies and toddlers stay free of charge only when no meals or bedding are included. Some rooms have a kitchen and a washing machine, and the coin-operated laundry is open 24 hours a day. If you book the accommodation plan for families with babies, a crib, a diaper bin, a children's toothbrush, baby food, diapers, children's slippers and more are prepared for you. There is no communal bath, private-hire bath or onsen.
Access
The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Nakatsu Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station. USJ is about 30 minutes away and Kyoto about 45 minutes. There is no parking. The entire property is non-smoking. Standard checkout is at 10 a.m., and a late checkout plan until 12 p.m. is also available.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 1-18-14 Nakatsu, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka 531-0071 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 3-minute walk from Nakatsu subway station and about a 10-minute walk from Umeda Station. USJ (Universal Studios Japan) is about 30 minutes away, and Kyoto about 45 minutes. |
| trainNearest station | Nakatsu Station |
| local_parkingParking | There is no parking. |
| callPhone | +81-6-6616-8492 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover, JTB, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://thegalahotel.com/en/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is The GALA Hotel Umeda best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does The GALA Hotel Umeda have baby beds?
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Baby beds are available to rent. See the Kids Facilities section on this page for details.
Does The GALA Hotel Umeda offer baby food?
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Baby food is provided. Age ranges and the restaurants that serve it can change by season, so check the Kids Facilities section on this page and the official site for details.
Is there parking at The GALA Hotel Umeda?
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Parking: There is no parking.
How do you get to The GALA Hotel Umeda?
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About a 3-minute walk from Nakatsu subway station and about a 10-minute walk from Umeda Station. USJ (Universal Studios Japan) is about 30 minutes away, and Kyoto about 45 minutes.
How much does it cost for a child to co-sleep with us?
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Children of elementary school age and older pay the same rate as adults, and co-sleeping is limited to one child per adult. Co-sleeping babies and toddlers (with no meals or bedding) stay free of charge.
Are children's chairs and children's cutlery available?
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Yes. Cribs, children's chairs and children's cutlery are available, so the hotel is set up for stays with young children.
What are the check-in and checkout times?
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Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and checkout is at 10 a.m. Times may differ depending on the accommodation plan.
Are there any smoking rooms?
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No. All areas of the hotel are non-smoking, and there are no smoking rooms.
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