WHERE TO STAY

✤ CONRAD OSAKA

Conrad Osaka offers guests personalised experiences and features 164 spacious rooms and suites. The hotel is renowned for its intuitive service which is delivered whether ordering room service or a wakeup call to customising the room’s pillow options or arranging reservations at locally inspired cuisine and spa offerings. Conrad Osaka is located in the West Tower of the Nakanoshima Festival complex which also houses an art museum, a concert hall and a plethora of shopping and dining options. The hotel features five world-class F&B outlets, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 20 metres-heated indoor pool. hilton.com

✤ THE ST. REGIS OSAKA

The St. Regis Osaka is located in close proximity to popular destinations such as Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and the city's most exclusive shopping districts. Guests can explore the city centre and the neighbouring cities of Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. One can indulge in an exclusive culinary experience at Rue d'Or, La Veduta or at Teppanyaki WAJO. Discover the epitome of luxurious pampering at the hotel's exclusive Iridium featuring Sothys Spa. Take in magnificent vistas of the Osaka skyline from the tranquillity of the 12th-floor terrace. marriott.com

✤ IMPERIAL HOTEL, OSAKA

Imperial Hotel, Osaka, features luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, along with a wide range of restaurants and bars. The hotel is the site of phenomenal views of the captivating Osaka city skyline and provides stately banquet and conference facilities. Furthermore, the iconic Osaka Castle is just a 10-minute drive away. The hotel succeeds in balancing modern luxury and captures the essence of Japanese style and design. Guests have plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind at the property. The hotel’s annexe building is home to an extremely elegant fitness club. It is designed to immerse guests in the club's open, airy interior with large glass walls letting in natural light. The club is one of the largest in western Japan, and it offers advanced equipment for its members. imperialhotel.co.jp

✤ THE RITZ-CARLTON OSAKA

Exuding the grace of an English manor house and the subtle displaying beauty of Japanese details, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka is a culmination of both. Set within Japan’s Water Capital, the hotel’s redesigned accommodations infuse the city-inspired design with 18th-century British style, and its updated Club Lounge features local experiences in a natureinspired setting. Dining spans the globe and includes the Michelin-starred French restaurant, La Baie and Tempura by Hanagatami. The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka brings modern elegance to a city with more than 15 centuries of history. The five-star hotel, set within the city centre’s prestigious Umeda district, features many interesting elements. Enjoy a personal tour of the private art and antiques collection. Or explore the more than 100 malt whiskies available at The Bar. ritzcarlton.com