InterContinental Osaka by IHGvsRIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka ranks significantly higher than Intercontinental Hotel Osaka. RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka scores 81 with positive reviews from 5 sources including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
InterContinental Osaka by IHG
Fodor's
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
3-60 Ofuka-Cho Kita-Ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 530-0011
From $394/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Opening its doors in 2013, the InterContinental Osaka is already regarded as one of the city's top luxury hotels." Full review
Michelin Guide "The various suites offer extra touches; the Serviced Residence rooms have kitchens; and even the smallest bedroom is 47㎡. " Full review
Michelin Guide "The InterContinental Osaka could hardly be more central; it’s a part of the Grand Front commercial development, which is full of retail, dining, and business destinations, and is a short..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "At a towering 32 stories, InterContinental Osaka makes a dazzling first impression. Boasting skyline views, an internationally acclaimed French-Japanese fusion restaurant and one of the..." Full review
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Fodor's
Oyster Michelin Guide Fodor's
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
