DELIVERY BOT DISASTER

THESE MACHINES DO NOT BACK UP

OR MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF WHEELCHAIR USERS

When I see a delivery bot parked on a sidewalk, I worry about wheelchair access.

My worst fear came true in Miami Beach near Lincoln Road.

I walked up & even pushed this—it didn’t budge.

I tested another in Coral Gables near Miracle Mile.

It stops when it detects motion, but it blocks the sidewalk.

Do all of these endanger the lives of wheelchair users by pushing them into the street?

Has not one city official cared enough to demand that these are programmed to retreat and clear the sidewalk path wide enough for a wheelchair user?

HOTEL K6 OSAKA NAMBA SHINABAISHI NEAR DOTONBORI

UNMATCHED AMENITIES, LOCATION, FREEBIES 

AND HELPFUL STAFF AT A VERY FAIR PRICE 

When I arrived at Hotel K6 Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi and saw the array of hard liquor, wine, sake and Shōchū with soda highball dispenser – I felt some trepidation.

I could see where free, unlimited booze could create some noisy, sleep-disturbing neighbors.

This was NOT the case at all on my floor, but I'm wondering out loud whether they should place some kind of limit on the free flowing alcohol.

Bottom line: Hotel K6 Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi is the first lodging I’ve stayed, out of hundreds, worthy of 10/10 review!

 

 

HOTEL K6 OSAKA NAMBA SHINABAISHI NEAR DOTONBORI

UNMATCHED AMENITIES, LOCATION, FREEBIES 

AND HELPFUL STAFF AT A VERY FAIR PRICE 

During my 5 nights at Hotel K6 Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi, there were some noises from the room above -- 

kids jumping off the bunk bed? 

Person who works out at odd hours?

Or maybe it was some sound from nearby trains or freeway that I thought was in the hotel.

At any rate, using the free earplugs provided and bumping up the fan on the AC had me sleeping fine.

The mid-section of the room -- tub/shower/toilet/dressing room double sinks -- is raised.

Being 13 time zones from home and a tad disoriented, this can be a tripping hazard -- especially at night when you are getting out of bed and forgetting to step up a foot to use the toilet. 

HOTEL K6 OSAKA NAMBA SHINABAISHI NEAR DOTONBORI

UNMATCHED AMENITIES, LOCATION, FREEBIES 

AND HELPFUL STAFF AT A VERY FAIR PRICE 

The Hotel K6 Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi staff has translate apps to communicate by voice.

Two elevators to get you to room speedily. 

A menu of towels and pillows to supplement the comfy ones in the room.

I had a luxury stay at a price just above $100 USD including taxes.

The amount of freebies is astounding -- and they all are high quality.

I enjoyed this well-run property more than past stays at $1K per night luxe branded hotels.

They think of everything.

They scrimp on nothing.

I will run out of space before I list the endless high quality amenities.

HOTEL K6 OSAKA NAMBA SHINABAISHI NEAR DOTONBORI

UNMATCHED AMENITIES, LOCATION, FREEBIES 

AND HELPFUL STAFF AT A VERY FAIR PRICE 

The Hotel K6 Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi common area is unmatched.

It has a welcoming, lavish and warm breakfast buffet.

Gourmet coffee machine and soda machine add to the calming atmosphere.

Amazing veggie curry, ramen, baked sweet potatoes and other free top notch food is available around the clock.

The lobby has free wine, sake, liquor.

The hotel draws a high caliber guest -- because I saw no one abusing the free alcohol or being noisy.

Dozens of free small things -- think ear plugs, glasses cleaning wipes, face masks -- are available in baskets in the lobby.

HOTEL K6 OSAKA NAMBA SHINABAISHI NEAR DOTONBORI

UNMATCHED AMENITIES, LOCATION, FREEBIES 

AND HELPFUL STAFF AT A VERY FAIR PRICE 

Hotel K6 Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi places you footsteps away from famous sites, fabulous street and sit down food, fun bars and all ranges of shopping.

The nearby Namba train station provides excellent access to all of Osaka's downtown lavish department stores, aquarium and Ferris Wheel on Osaka Bay -- and all the quirky little foodie neighborhood.

Upon check-in, they give you credits for full room and light cleanings.

That way you can have zero disturbance or frequent housekeeping.

The front desk is super responsive -- helped me with directions, suggestions and resetting the AC controller that I bumped in the night.

HOTEL K6 OSAKA NAMBA SHINABAISHI NEAR DOTONBORI

UNMATCHED AMENITIES, LOCATION, FREEBIES 

AND HELPFUL STAFF AT A VERY FAIR PRICE 

Every hotel on earth should be like Hotel K6 Osaka Namba Shinsaibashi.

The amenities are amazing.

My room was large and featured a huge tube and shower with TV.

The bed was comfortable. 

The mini fridge was large and cool.

The dressing area is amazing with side by side sinks and dozens of high quality grooming products.

The location is perfect -- 5 minutes from major Namba train station and right at glitzy Dotonbori (neon, crowds, restaurants, energy) but somehow quiet and calm.

MIAMI BLOCKS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AND WALKABILITY

TO A SHAMEFUL LEVEL UNAMATCHED BY ANY CITY ON EARTH

Wheelchair access is destroyed in the heart of Miami — a block of NE 1st Ave. south of NE 6 St.

The west side is construction without the legally required wheelchair accessible temporary route.

The east side has a bus bench advertisement that pinches the sidewalk to 2 feet wide.

This is an emergency that must be fixed immediately.

It violates the ADA.

ROSEN PLAZA HOTEL ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTER

PROFESSIONALLY RUN PROPERTY WITH MULTIPLE DINING OPTIONS      AT GOOD PRICE NEXT TO ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

Tip of the hat to Rosen management for rapidly posting a custom reply to my concerns – it demonstrates a commitment to excellence:

We appreciate your candor regarding the parking fees and the situation at our poolside bar and grill.

Your insights are invaluable, and we are committed to improving our guests' experiences.

We will certainly review the issues you highlighted with our management team to enhance the quality of our services and ensure our guests' needs are met efficiently.

Thank you once again for your constructive feedback.

We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide an even more pleasant experience in the future.

ROSEN PLAZA HOTEL ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTER

PROFESSIONALLY RUN PROPERTY WITH MULTIPLE DINING OPTIONS        AT GOOD PRICE NEXT TO ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

Tip of the hat to Rosen management for rapidly posting a custom reply to my concerns – it demonstrates a commitment to excellence:

Hello Steve, thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback following your stay at Rosen Plaza.

We are delighted to hear that you found our accommodations to be spacious, clean, and comfortable, and that our team was able to fulfill your request for a quiet room with a view.

It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our breakfast buffet and had such a positive experience with Brahim; he will be pleased to receive your commendation for his exceptional service.

ROSEN PLAZA HOTEL ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTER

PROFESSIONALLY RUN PROPERTY WITH MULTIPLE DINING OPTIONS      AT GOOD PRICE NEXT TO ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

My other small issue with Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando Convention Center was the pool side bar and grill.

I met a colleague for a burger and fries there. We had some business to go over before my speech.

The music was way too loud.

We asked to sit farther from the bar -- in a lowered area next to the pool -- with tables for the bar -- but were told the pool was closing soon so we could not sit in the very seating area that was created for the very place were were patronizing.

Of course, we were there two hours, paid for a lot of food and drink -- and the pool never closed, so we could have easily sat in the more tranquil area.

It is poor management to blast music and fail to accommodate the simplest request to move to an already designated seating area that is less loud.

ROSEN PLAZA HOTEL ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTER

PROFESSIONALLY RUN PROPERTY WITH MULTIPLE DINING OPTIONS       AT GOOD PRICE NEXT TO ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

International Drive in Orlando is NOT a crowded urban area.

If something is as dense at Manhattan, I expect to pay to park.

So it was not fun to pay nearly $25, including tax, per day, for a self park spot in a huge -- uncovered and barely shaded -- surface lot.

In fairness, I do understand that virtually all properties in the area charge for parking and some charge much more than Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando Convention Center.

ROSEN PLAZA HOTEL ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTER

PROFESSIONALLY RUN PROPERTY WITH MULTIPLE DINING OPTIONS      AT GOOD PRICE NEXT TO ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER

The Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando Convention Center breakfast buffet was fresh, warm and extensive -- even though less than 10 people were at breakfast when I went to it.

My server was fabulous.

He poured coffee frequently.

He also politely explained that juice came with the $22 buffet.

Often, it is extra and I would not have enjoyed a tall glass of OJ without his making things clear.

The man's name, on my receipt, is Brahim.

He brought extra napkins and was highly professional.

I hope he gets a bonus when/if the property reads this review.