Swissotel Nankai OsakavsThe Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka scores significantly better than Swissotel Nankai Osaka. The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka scores 95 with recommendations from 7 publications like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
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Oyster
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
1-60 Namba 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0076
From $157/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "European-style furnishings and mellow contemporary art make the standard rooms at this high-end hotel some of the best in the city." Full review
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Be sure to enjoy a drink in Tavola 36, the hotel's top-floor sky lounge.
OysterUpscale
" Rooms are mostly spacious and modern, and are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and facilities for tea and coffee -- some have outstanding city views. " Full review
Michelin Guide "In the heart of the city but with nothing blocking the view, the top floors benefit from grand vistas." Full review
Lonely Planet "This is Minami's most elegant hotel, with stunning views and direct connections to KIX airport." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka Fodor's
Star Service Oyster
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide Michelin Guide Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Time Out
New York Times
2-5-25 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001
From $414/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "More intimate than the city's other luxury hotels, the Ritz-Carlton combines a homey atmosphere and European elegance." Full review
Star Service "Located in the modern Shin-Umeda development, this property is 500 m southwest of Osaka Station." Full review
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Superior rooms are the smallest category, and many guests choose to upgrade to either SkyView Superior or larger SkyView Deluxe as rooms with that prefix are on the top two floors boasting the best views.
OysterLuxury
"The 292-room Ritz-Carlton Osaka is a five-pearl property and one of the most luxurious in the city." Full review
Jetsetter "Elegant five-star retreat with a Michelin-starred restaurant in Osaka’s lively Umeda shopping neighborhood." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Located in Osaka’s plush Nishi-Umeda district, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka exudes luxury and sophistication from the moment you step through its doors." Full review
Michelin Guide "Those on the 36th and 37th floors are at the highest point in Umeda and have great views of the mountains and the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Ritz-Carlton has palatial, classically decorated rooms. Amenities include a pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre.
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Michelin Guide "One might expect a Japanese Ritz-Carlton to set aside the company style book and make some concessions to the local traditions. But one would be wrong. The only thing distinctly Japanese..." Full review
Time Out "The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka is a one-of-a-kind hotel in the city. When the property opened in 1997, it was the first Ritz-Carlton in Japan – and while the rooms have been renovated..." Full review
New York Times "For a splurge, consider the Ritz-Carlton Osaka. The city's grande dame hotel, located near Umeda station, offers 291 plush rooms, over-the-top suites, an indoor pool and restaurants..."
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