Hotel New Otani OsakavsRIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka ranks slightly better than Hotel New Otani Osaka. RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka ranks #5 in Osaka with approval from 5 reviews like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Oyster.
Hotel New Otani Osaka
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1-4-1 Chuo-ku Shiromi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 540-8578
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "The sprawling hotel has one of the best hotel locations in all of Osaka." Full review
Fodor's "Indoor and outdoor pools, a rooftop garden, tennis courts, and a sparkling marble atrium make this hotel a popular choice for both Japanese and Western travelers." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Hotel New Otani Osaka is a massive multi-story hotel with 525 guest rooms located in a business district, a short walk from Osaka Castle (which is visible from some rooms)." Full review
Michelin Guide "The hotel is a 30-minute taxi ride from Osaka International Airport and Shin-Osaka Station, and there is a shuttle bus from Kansai International Airport." Full review
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Try to get a room equipped with ‘bedroom environment systems’ for business travellers as they have massage chairs.
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"When it comes to city-center hotels, finding a balance between amenity-laden stays and a convenient address can be a challenge, but Hotel New Otani Osaka embraces this mission..." Full review
Time Out "A five-star stalwart of comfort and convenience with easy access to Osaka Castle" Full review
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection Lonely Planet
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5-3-68 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 530-0005
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "Somewhere between a regular hotel and an upscale business hotel, the Rihga Grand Hotel is a centrally located hotel with fairly large rooms and friendly staff." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This luxury hotel, originally opened in 1935, is one of Osaka’s oldest, although the sleek modern landmark now towering between the Tosabori and Dojima rivers does not give that impression."
Fodor's "Built in the 1930s, the well-established Rihga Royal is where the royal family stays when visiting Osaka." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Located next to the Osaka International Convention Center, RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka is a huge high-rise hotel with 984 upscale guest rooms." Full review
Michelin Guide "The large, double-tower Rihga Royal offers a wide array of rooms and is directly connected to Nakanoshima Station."
Fodor's "Built in the 1930s, the well-established RIGHA Royal is where the royal family stays when visiting Osaka, and it received a major makeover before reopening in March 2025 as part of IHG's..." Full review
