RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette CollectionvsThe St. Regis Osaka
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka and The St. Regis Osaka are both praised by professionals. Overall, The St. Regis Osaka is the choice of most reviewers compared to RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka. The St. Regis Osaka is ranked #2 in Osaka with recommendations from 6 publications including Star Service, Fodor's and Oyster.
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
The St. Regis Osaka
Jetsetter Oyster Fodor's
Star Service Michelin Guide
The Telegraph Michelin Guide
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The Points Guy
3-6-12 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 541-0053
From $436/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Jetsetter "A serene hotel with world-class butler service in one of Osaka’s most sought-after neighborhoods." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Rooms have sophisticated decor with delicate Japanese details, upscale bathrooms with soaking tubs, and expansive city views through floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Fodor's "An oasis of comfort just a short walk from the lights and excitement of Shinbashi and Namba, and a short train ride from many of the city's major sights." Full review
Star Service "Well-heeled tourists also make this their go-to choice in town because it seems slightly more cosmopolitan than the clubby Ritz-Carlton. " Full review
Michelin Guide "Japanese sensibilities have been incorporated into the details for a fusion of East and West at this hotel, operated by St. Regis." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The St. Regis is a convenient, elegant option in central Osaka, with big, well-appointed rooms in calming neutrals and fine city views. " Full review
Michelin Guide "Right on Midosuji, a grand, tree-lined boulevard that’s regarded as the local answer to the Champs-Élysées, is one of the city’s grandest hotels: the St. Regis Osaka. In typical St. Regis..." Full review
Time Out "When it opened in 2010, the St. Regis Osaka became the brand’s first property in Japan, and remains its only one in the country. To this day, it has upheld the brand’s reputation as one..." Full review
"This SPG property is centrally located in Osaka. Within walking distance of its front doors, you'll find everything from shopping to art galleries, restaurants, cafés and more. Also..."
